Threats against members of Congress have increased 107% since 2020 and are expected to keep rising, US Capitol Police say
The security of the US Capitol and members of Congress has been a topic of ongoing concern in Washington, DC, since the deadly January 6 insurrection. US Capitol siege in .....»»
As threats rise, Democratic lawmakers are concerned for their safety when they head to their home districts
The Capitol Police also reported that threats against lawmakers increased by 107% in the first five months of 2021 compared to 2020. National.....»»
Congress to implement new safety protocols after Capitol siege, including metal detectors and mask requirements
The House plans to impose a fine system for members who refuses to wear a mask, with a $500 penalty for the first offense and $2,500 for the second. US Capitol Police install metal detectors at the doors of the House of Representatives chamb.....»»
Congress members vow to finish the electoral certification process to confirm Biden"s 2020 victory after Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol
"Whatever it takes. These thugs are not running us off," Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said on Wedne.....»»
Congress Members Invest In Defense Stocks As Middle East Tensions Mount: How Pelosi, Gottheimer, Hern And Others Could Benefit
Defense stocks could benefit from increased international tensions after the attack on Israel by Iran. A look at the members of Congress who could have a conflict of interest. read more.....»»
The Capitol police must start looking at itself as a "protective force" for Congress after the Capitol riot, inspector general says
Inspector General Michael Bolton told lawmakers a counter-intelligence unit in the Capitol police would .....»»
States With the Most Americans Serving in the US Army and Air National Guard
Facts surrounding the storming of the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob on Jan. 6 continue to emerge, revealing more about possible involvement of some members of the Capitol police and several........»»
Capitol Report: ‘This can be a moment of significant change’: Biden, Harris call on Congress to act on police reform after Chauvin verdict
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial can be a moment of "significant change" for the U.S., even as work remains on reforming the nation's law-enforcement system and confronting racism......»»
NAACP"s Trump insurrection lawsuit expected to add 10 new plaintiffs, including members of Congress, per reports
Lawyers for the civil rights organization brought the suit on behalf of Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi in February, following the Jan. 6 riot. Donald Trump. Getty The NAACP's.....»»
America"s oldest college debate society votes to strip Ted Cruz of a prestigious Princeton honor for public service
Members of Princeton's debating society were unhappy at Cruz's support of voter fraud claims in the 2020 election and his role in the Capitol attack. Princeton University's American Whig-Cliosophic Society has voted to rescind its highes.....»»
Chamber of Commerce declines to rebuke members of Congress who voted to overturn 2020 election
The business lobby is taking the position that lawmakers should not be judged solely on their vote to overturn a legitimate democratic election......»»
After the Capitol attack, lawmakers were quick to increase security for themselves. But after countless school shootings, we haven"t seen any gun reform.
240,000 children have experienced gun violence in schools and Congress has done nothing. Will Lawmakers finally do something after the Capitol riot? Rep. Rep. Ruben Gallego on a chair directing traffic as staffers and House members get safet.....»»
The New York Post: Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré’s task force reportedly calls for U.S. Capitol security upgrades after deadly Jan. 6 riot
New rapid-reaction force, Capitol Police reforms, an increased National Guard presence and new mobile fencing reportedly among the task-force report's recommendations......»»
The House is wrapping early as officials warn of new extremist threats, as far-right conspiracy theories falsely claim Trump will be re-inaugurated this week
Capitol Police are monitoring information about poss.....»»
Tampa Bay area tourism industry prepares for a better spring break than in 2020
As Florida maintains its "open for business" environment, spring breakers are expected to flock to the beaches, and Tampa International is gearing up to handle increased foot traffic......»»
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted a step-by-step guide for asking members of Congress to support student loan forgiveness
The lawmaker encouraged her followers to share personal stories about how student loan debt has impacted them. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attending a vote on January 9, 2020. Al.....»»
Capitol Police tried to seal off tunnels during the insurrection. Members of the Proud Boys tried to block them.
In a newly-unsealed affidavit, US prosecutors a.....»»
A man in New Hampshire is detained on suspicion of sending pro-Trump death threats to members of Congress
A man in New Hampshire is detained on suspicion of sending pro-Trump death threats to members of Congress.....»»
House lawmakers say they"re "targets" and ask for extra security from their allowances after deadly Capitol insurrection
More than 30 members from both parties sent a letter to House leadership asking to use their allowance money to stave off threats post-Capitol siege. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., and other members take cover during the Capitol Siege on Jan. 6,.....»»
Members of the 116th Congress rail against social-media companies but posted to Twitter and Facebook a record 2.2 million times
The Pew Research Center found lawmakers drew record-breaking followings on the platforms in 2019 and 2020 amid arguments over social-med.....»»
"What the hell"s the matter with them?": Biden scorches GOP lawmakers who didn"t wear masks in secure areas during Capitol riots, saying they need "to grow up"
"It was shocking to see members of the Congress while the Capitol was under siege by a deadly mob of thugs refuse to wear masks," he said. President-elect Joe Biden. Susan Walsh/AP President-elect Joe Biden on Friday excoriated Republ.....»»