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The National Guard deployed an immediate reaction force after someone rammed police officers with a car at the Capitol

Multiple videos captured National Guard troops taking up position near the Capitol after the vehicle ramming incident. National Guard presence around the Capitol after a suspect rammed a police checkpoi.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 2nd, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 5th, 2021

How the National Guard became the go-to force to respond to riots at home

The National Guard is widely seen as a reliable peacekeeping force at home, but it wasn't always that way. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops deployed at the US Capitol and its perimeter, J.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 17th, 2021

DC National Guard commander says the Pentagon took away authority to send in a quick reaction force to respond to Capitol riots

"I absolutely wish I could have got there sooner," the major general overseeing the DC National Guard said. N.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 26th, 2021

More National Guard troops are being deployed in Washington, DC, as Trump supporters storm the Capitol

The acting defense secretary said that the DC National Guard is being fully activated in response to the situation at the Capitol. Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier on January 6 at the Capitol in Washington, DC.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 6th, 2021

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........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 24th, 2021

Biden says he is "heartbroken" and orders flags at the White House to be flown at half-staff in response to Capitol Police officer death

The Capitol went on lockdown Friday after a car rammed into a barricade, injuring two officers - one of whom died. Joe Biden. AP President Biden said he was "heartbroken" after a.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 2nd, 2021

See video footage of the scene where a car crashed into a barricade outside the Capitol

A Capitol Police officer died and another was injured after the car rammed into the barricade, the agency said. A suspect was shot by law enforcement. U.S. Capitol Police officers stan.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 2nd, 2021

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the military to pause and address its extremism problem

Several servicemembers and veterans were found to have taken part at the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (center) meets with National Guard troops deployed to the US Capit.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 4th, 2021

Capitol Police force is still reeling from the deadly January 6 attack, and officers are demanding answers

Several officers told CNN that leaders gave conflicting commands during the attack. Capitol Police officers at the US Capitol on January 6 as supporters .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 4th, 2021

Capitol police are still reeling from the deadly January 6 attack, and officers are demanding answers

Several officers told CNN that leaders gave conflicting commands during the attack. Capitol police in riot gear guard as supporters of Donald Trump try to open a door of the US Capi.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 4th, 2021

Thousands of members of the National Guard will remain stationed in DC during Trump"s impeachment trial

Troops were deployed following the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill by supporters of ex-President Donald Trump, who faces a second impeachment trial. Members of the National Guar.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 24th, 2021

The National Guard is reportedly planning to ask troops to remain deployed at the Capitol until mid-March

Hundreds of troops deployed to the Capitol have reportedly tested pos.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 22nd, 2021

The chief of the Capitol Police said he tried 6 times to call reinforcements to deal with pro-Trump rioters but kept getting blocked

It took hours for the National Guard to be deploy.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 11th, 2021

The chief of Capitol Police said he tried 6 times to call reinforcements to deal with pro-Trump rioters, but kept getting blocked

It took hours for the National Guard to .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 11th, 2021

Pelosi, Schumer Urge Trump To Demand All Protesters Leave Capitol, As National Guard, FBI Deployed

Pelosi, Schumer Urge Trump To Demand All Protes.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 6th, 2021

The Margin: Watch: Hundreds of Trump supporters storm Capitol Hill, break fences and fight with police

One person was shot and killed, the National Guard mobilized, and Vice President Pence was rushed out of the Senate chamber as protesters breached the Capitol building.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 6th, 2021

Guardian Editors Warn "Demagogue" Trump "Not Welcome" In UK As 10,000 Police Deployed In London

As the Metropolitan Police dispatch over 10,000 police officers to provide extra security during President Trump's three-day state visit to the UK capital - which officially started early Monday when Air Force One touched down in Lond.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 3rd, 2019

A bizarre video involving a dinosaur puppet got 3 Air National Guard officers demoted and sparked incredible backlash on all sides

Air Force amn/nco/sn.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 18th, 2018

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 24th, 2021

Capitol Police distances itself from an unofficial statement from officers expressing "profound disappointment" in GOP leaders" refusal to support January 6 commission

The unofficial statement said officers had physical and mental trauma and that it's "inconceivable" for lawmakers to"downplay" the insurrection. Senate M.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021