Tag: Capitol building

Biden Fires Capitol Architect After Inspection Revealed Abuses

President Joe Biden has removed Capitol architect Brett Blanton from his post in the aftermath of an inspection which revealed Blanton had abused his position. Blanton will cease to serve as the architect of the Capitol at 5:00 PM EST, the White House announced. Biden removed the architect, who serves at the president’s pleasure, after…


Republicans Ask Capitol Police for Materials on Arrest of Colbert Show Staffers

Two House Republicans issued a letter to the U.S. Capitol Police requesting more details on the arrest of seven staffers from CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The group was charged with illegal entry after hours, after they were found unescorted in an office building for the U.S. House of Representatives around 8:30 p.m. on…


Jan. 6 Defendant Gets Partial Acquittal From Judge, Still Faces up to 20 Years in Prison on Felony Charge

A federal judge on June 15 partially acquitted a man who was photographed holding a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol building during the breach on Jan. 6, 2021. Kevin Seefried, 53, and his son Hunter Seefried, 24, of Delaware, were found guilty of felony obstruction of an official proceeding and four misdemeanor offenses including entering…


Jan. 6 Defendant Gets Partial Acquittal From Judge

A federal judge on June 15 partially acquitted a man who was photographed holding a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol building during the breach on Jan. 6, 2021. Kevin Seefried, 53, and his son Hunter Seefried, 24, of Delaware, were found guilty of felony obstruction of an official proceeding and four misdemeanor offenses including entering…


Jan. 6 Prisoner Who Was Denied Cancer Treatment Now ‘In Dire Straits’

A Jan. 6 prisoner who was released by a federal judge after being denied cancer treatment for eight months is now “in dire straights,” according to his girlfriend. On March 10, 2021, Chris Worrell was arrested and charged with alleged offenses related to his presence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. According to…


Oklahoma Man Charged in Assault on AP Photographer in Jan. 6 Breach

An Oklahoma man has been arrested on federal assault charges for allegedly pushing an Associated Press (AP) photographer over a wall during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, authorities said on Tuesday. Benjamen Scott Burlew, of Miami, Oklahoma, was caught on camera physically assaulting AP photographer John Minchillo, who was on assignment at…


2 Seattle Police Officers Fired, Accused of Trespassing at US Capitol on Jan. 6

Two officers from the Seattle Police Department who were present in the District of Columbia on Jan. 6 were fired on Friday. Adrian Diaz, the interim Chief of the Seattle PD, said in a statement that the firing was effective immediately. The officers, married couple Caitlin (pdf) and Alexander (pdf) Everett, were fired because they “were found to have…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 29)

All federal employees and those visiting federal buildings will be required to wear a mask, police now have orders to arrest Capitol Building visitors and staff who aren’t wearing masks and refuse to leave, and three of the Texas lawmakers who fled Texas testify in Washington D.C. about the voting bill.


House Passes Bill Seeking to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol

The Democrat-led House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a bill seeking to remove confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol. The vote was 285-120 in favor of the bill, H.R. 3005, with all votes against coming from Republicans. The proposed legislation seeks to remove statues of those who supported the Confederate army in the U.S. Civil…


Capitol Police Asks for National Guard Troop Extension to March 12

The U.S. Capitol Police announced on Thursday that it has requested the Department of Defense to have the National Guard’s support at the Capitol extended until March 12. The formal request came from Yogananda Pittman, the Capitol Police acting chief. “The Department takes its mission seriously and will do whatever is necessary to achieve that…