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Capitol Protests January 28, 2021

Illinois man charged in Capitol riot after TikTok video allegedly shows him fighting National Guard

An Illinois man was arrested Tuesday after TikTok video allegedly showed him fighting against National Guard members attempting to hold the line with riot shields outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. 

OPINION January 27, 2021

Tucker Carlson: Why are thousands of federal troops still in Washington?

As of Wednesday night there are nearly 10,000 federal troops in America's capital city. Why are they there? How long will they be staying?

Pentagon January 27, 2021

DC National Guard commander says Pentagon took his immediate response authority during Capitol riot

The commander of the District of Columbia National Guard said he was unable to immediately send troops to aid law enforcement officials on Jan. 6 as the U.S. Capitol was under siege because his authority to do so without additional sign-off was taken away by the Pentagon.

Washington DC January 27, 2021

DC police name second officer suicide after Capitol riot, rails against Army's 'tepid' response

A second police officer who responded to the U.S. Capitol riot has died by suicide, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Acting Chief Robert J. Contee told Congress Tuesday.

OPINION January 27, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton: Our National Guard's Capitol mission is complete – it's time to send home the troops

With the inauguration complete and threats receding, now it’s time, yes, to send home the troops.

SENATE January 26, 2021

DC National Guard deployment in nation's capital extended through end of March

The National Guard will remain in Washington, D.C., through the end of March over concerns of potential civil unrest, a spokesman confirmed for Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Tuesday.

January 24, 2021

Unprecedented set of weighty issues now consuming Congress, so where do lawmakers begin?

On Capitol Hill, it may be easy-to-miss stuff in this environment. A nearly unprecedented set of weighty issues is now consuming Congress. Which subject unfolding on Capitol Hill is more important? And, as a reporter, which category deserves your time? The time of your readers/viewers/listeners? There are so many from which to choose. 

Joe Biden January 23, 2021

Jill Biden brings cookies to troops, thanks National Guard for 'keeping my family safe' during inauguration

First lady Jill Biden surprised National Guard members at the U.S. Capitol on Friday and delivered cookies, a gesture of kindness "for keeping me and my family safe" during President Biden's inauguration earlier this week. 

National Guard January 22, 2021

National Guard to keep 5,000 troops in DC until March

A few thousand National Guard troops could end up staying in the nation’s capital until mid-March, a U.S. defense official confirms to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.

National Guard January 22, 2021

More than 100 National Guard members in DC test positive for coronavirus

More than 100 National Guard members stationed at the Capitol have tested positive for COVID-19, defense officials said Friday. 

National Guard January 22, 2021

3 dead in military helicopter crash were experienced pilots

The crash occurred while the crew had been conducting night vision goggle proficiency training.