Tag: DC

Events in Washington Have Ominous Parallels With Events in China 22 Years Ago

Commentary I grew up in China. For someone who is far too familiar with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime and its tactics, I find striking similarities between what happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and an event almost 22 years ago in China. From eyewitness accounts and video capture, the rally in…


Up to 15,000 National Guard Troops Could Be Deployed Around DC on Inauguration Day: General

The National Guard confirmed that up to 15,000 troops will be authorized to be deployed around Washington D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. “Right now, we have approximately 6,200 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 6 states and the District of Columbia on the ground in the NCR [National Capital Region] supporting civilian…


Mayor Bowser Urges People to Not Travel to DC for Presidential Inauguration

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday said Americans shouldn’t travel to her city for the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. “We are all focused on preparing for the upcoming presidential inauguration. Our goals right now are to encourage Americans to participate virtually and to protect the District of Columbia from a repeat of the violent…


Mayor Bowser Urges People to Avoid DC for Presidential Inauguration

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Jan. 11 that Americans shouldn’t travel to her city to take part in the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. “We are all focused on preparing for the upcoming presidential inauguration. Our goals right now are to encourage Americans to participate virtually and to protect the District of Columbia from…


Self-Proclaimed Revolutionary Eggs on Capitol Intruders as He Records Them, Publishes Video

John Sullivan, videographer and founder of “a group for racial justice and police reform,” posted a video on YouTube on Jan. 7 that shows him entering the Capitol building in Washington, with a group of Trump supporters and possibly others the day before. He’s heard on video encouraging the behavior and convincing Capitol police to…


Left-wing Activist Encouraged Intruders Inside Capitol, Urged Police to Leave Post

John Sullivan, videographer and founder of “a group for racial justice and police reform,” posted a video on YouTube on Jan. 7 that shows him entering the Capitol building in Washington with a group of Trump supporters and possibly others on the previous day. He’s heard on video encouraging others and convincing Capitol police to…


National Guard Troops to Remain in DC Through End of January

National Guard personnel will remain in Washington through the end of the month, officials said Thursday. The Maryland National Guard will stay in the nation’s capitol until the end of January, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan told reporters during a press conference. “Today, we are extending the Maryland National Guard’s mission in Washington, D.C. through the…


Pipe Bombs Found in Republican, Democratic Headquarters in DC Are Detonated: Officials

Police in Washington D.C. confirmed late on Wednesday that explosives were located near the U.S. Capitol in the midst of protests and as people stormed the complex. D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department said it recovered a pipe bomb from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and another one from the Republican National Committee (RNC), said Chief Robert Contee in…


Pipe Bombs Found in Republican, Democratic Headquarters in DC: Officials

Police in Washington D.C. confirmed late on Wednesday that explosives were located near the U.S. Capitol in the midst of protests and as people stormed the complex. D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department said it recovered a pipe bomb from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and another one from the Republican National Committee (RNC), said Chief Robert Contee in…


DC Bans Indoor Dining for 3 Weeks

WASHINGTON—With COVID-19 numbers setting new daily records, the nation’s capital is temporarily suspending all indoor dining in restaurants over the holidays. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an executive order Friday night banning indoor dining for three weeks, starting Wednesday at 10 p.m. and extending through Jan. 15. The District of Columbia will remain in phase…