January 13, 2021 Panic buttons ripped out of ‘Squad’ member’s office before Capitol riot, aide says Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s chief of staff, Sarah Groh, said in the midst of last week’s Capitol riots, she came to find that the panic buttons had been torn out of the Massachusetts Democrat’s office.
January 13, 2021 FBI arrests NYC man with alleged Proud Boys ties over Capitol online threats FBI agents arrested a New York City man Tuesday evening, searching his home after the convicted felon allegedly made online threats about traveling to Washington, D.C., to carry out further violence in the days after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building during the official certification of Electoral College votes a week ago.
January 13, 2021 Illinois man who said he would 'kill' any Democrat has history of threatening, profane messages: feds The Illinois man accused of saying he would "kill any mother------- Democrat" at the end of December allegedly had a history of leaving "hateful and threatening" messages for members of Congress over the course of several years, recently released court papers state.
January 13, 2021 In breaking with Trump, Pence does ‘what he believes in,’ strategist says After breaking with his boss last week and certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence this week quickly shot down a push by House Democrats urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to remove Trump from the presidency.
January 13, 2021 Officials ramp up Capitol security ahead of Biden inauguration amid threats of armed protests With just one week until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, federal law enforcement agencies are launching a massive security initiative as they brace for more violence after a mob of Trump supporters laid siege to the Capitol last week.
January 13, 2021 Rep. Boebert, unarmed during Capitol riot, blasts House firearms restrictions: 'My life is worth defending' When rioters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to stop President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College certification, freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert found herself in a rare situation – without her gun.
January 13, 2021 NJ Rep. Sherrill: Unidentified lawmakers led apparent 'reconnaissance' tours prior to Capitol attack Rep. Mikie Sherrill D-N.J. said Tuesday she witnessed some lawmakers leading people through the Capitol on Jan. 5, which she deemed "reconnaissance" prior to the next day's violent siege that left 5 people dead.
January 13, 2021 Early-morning Capitol photos show National Guard troops resting ahead of impeachment debate When journalists and lawmakers arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, they were surprised to find hundreds of National Guard troops sleeping on the building's marble floors.
January 13, 2021 DC police officer crushed during Capitol riots receives heartwarming letter from Montana girl, 10 The officer seen on video being crushed in a doorway during the Capitol Hill riot is “recovering and doing well,” Metropolitan Police have announced in response to a heartwarming letter to him written by a 10-year-old Montana girl.
January 13, 2021 FBI considers adding Capitol rioters to no-fly list, as TSA heightens DC airport security before inauguration The FBI confirmed Tuesday it was considering adding individuals linked to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol to a no-fly list ahead of the presidential inauguration planned in Washington, D.C., next week.