Category: U.S. Capitol

Norton Pushes for Takedown of Capitol Fencing, Calls for More Modern Protection

A Democrat congresswoman is pushing to have the fencing that remains up around the U.S. Capitol taken down, arguing that authorities can protect the area with more modern solutions. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) last week introduced a new act that would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol complex,…


DC Lawmaker Pushes for Takedown of Capitol Fencing, Calls for More Modern Protection

A Democratic congresswoman is pushing to have the fencing that remains up around the U.S. Capitol taken down, arguing that authorities can protect the area with more modern solutions. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) last week introduced a new act that would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol complex,…


Senators Invite Past and Present Security Heads to Testify at Hearing on Capitol Breach

Three former top security officials in Congress who resigned in the immediate wake of the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol have been invited to testify over their responsibilities in the incident before a panel of Senators next week. Following a failed effort from Congress to link former President Donald Trump’s speech to the…


Acting Capitol Police Chief Vows to Prioritize Officers’ Well Being After No Confidence Vote

Acting Capitol Police Chief Yoganada Pittman said on Saturday that she is committed to making more progress in protecting officers’ well-being after officers of the U.S. Capitol Police force issued a vote of no confidence in its top leaders over the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol. “It’s been just over one month since one…


Pelosi: US Capitol Police ‘Martyrs’ Will Get Congressional Gold Medal

U.S. Capitol Police officers who protected the building during the events of Jan. 6 will get the Congressional Gold Medal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Thursday. One officer, Brian Sicknick, died from injuries sustained during the attack on the Capitol. Capitol officer Howard Liebengood and Metropolitan officer Jeffrey Smith committed suicide soon after the…


National Guard Protection of Capitol to Cost $483 Million Through March: Pentagon

Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said Monday that the estimated cost for National Guard protection of the U.S. Capitol complex through March 15 will cost taxpayers a total of $483 million. Kirby said at a Department of Defense (DoD) press briefing that the breakdown of the costs is $284 million to cover personnel and $199 million…


Trump Impeachment Defense to Display Timeline, Images From Capitol Storming at Trial

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to display a timeline and images from the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 that back up the case that he didn’t incite the storming of the building, an adviser said Thursday. “We will be presenting timelines, even from The New York Times home page … we’ll be putting up…


Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Jan. 6 Incident to Lie in Honor in Rotunda

Brian Sicknick, the U.S. Capitol police officer who died on Jan. 7 after injuries sustained after a clash at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, will lie in honor next week in the building’s Rotunda, congressional leaders said Friday. “The U.S. Congress is united in grief, gratitude and solemn appreciation for the service and sacrifice of…


Brian Sicknick, Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Jan. 6 Incident to Lie in Honor in Rotunda

Brian Sicknick, the U.S. Capitol police officer who died on Jan. 7 after injuries sustained after a clash at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, will lie in honor next week in the building’s Rotunda, congressional leaders said Friday. “The U.S. Congress is united in grief, gratitude and solemn appreciation for the service and sacrifice of…


3 Linked to Oath Keepers Group Indicted for Conspiracy to Obstruct Congress on Jan. 6

Three people linked to the paramilitary Oath Keepers group were indicted on Wednesday for conspiring to obstruct Congress on Jan. 6. Jessica Marie Watkins, 38, and Donovan Ray Crowl, 50, both of Champaign County, Ohio, and Thomas Caldwell, 65, of Clarke County, Virginia, were indicted in federal court in Washington on charges including conspiracy, destruction…