Capitol Police said on Tuesday that they will be increasing security around the Capitol this week due to “concerning information and intelligence” they have received. “Based on the intelligence we have, the Department has taken immediate steps to enhance our security posture and staffing for a number of days, to include March 4th,” the statement reads. pic.twitter.com/IctlgEDB7e — U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) March 2, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT There have been concerns surrounding March 4 for weeks due to QAnon conspiracy theories that falsely say former President Trump Donald Trump South Carolina Senate adds firing squad as alternative execution method Ex-Trump aide Pierson won't run for Dallas-area House seat House Oversight panel reissues subpoena for Trump's accounting firm MORE will be inaugurated on that day. Although acting Sergeant-at-Arms Timothy Blodgett said there is no indication that violent groups are coming to … [Read more...] about Capitol Police beefing up security this week amid ‘concerning’ intelligence
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Capitol officials to bolster security on March 4 over QAnon threats
The top security official overseeing the House informed lawmakers this week that security will be heightened on Thursday due to a QAnon-linked conspiracy theory that former President Trump Donald Trump South Carolina Senate adds firing squad as alternative execution method Ex-Trump aide Pierson won't run for Dallas-area House seat House Oversight panel reissues subpoena for Trump's accounting firm MORE will be inaugurated on that date. Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Timothy Blodgett said in a memo that Capitol Police will have additional personnel on duty throughout the Capitol grounds in addition to the continued National Guard presence. But Blodgett said that the significance of the date has "reportedly declined amongst various groups in recent days" and said that Capitol Police at this time "has no indication that groups will travel to Washington D.C. to protest or commit acts of violence." ADVERTISEMENT Some followers of the baseless QAnon conspiracy … [Read more...] about Capitol officials to bolster security on March 4 over QAnon threats
Capitol Police aware of ‘possible plot’ by militia group to enter Capitol
Authorities are aware of online chatter about “an identified militia group” potentially planning to enter the Capitol on Thursday. The United States Capitol Police Department (USCP) said in a statement Wednesday that it has “obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol.” “We have already made significant security upgrades to include establishing a physical structure and increasing manpower to ensure the protection of Congress, the public and our police officers,” it added. ADVERTISEMENT March 4 has been circled on law enforcement’s calendars for months because some QAnon adherents believe former President Trump Donald Trump South Carolina Senate adds firing squad as alternative execution method Ex-Trump aide Pierson won't run for Dallas-area House seat House Oversight panel reissues subpoena for Trump's accounting firm MORE will be re-inaugurated that day. That was the date for presidential swearing-ins until 1993. USCP had … [Read more...] about Capitol Police aware of ‘possible plot’ by militia group to enter Capitol
The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – FBI director testifies on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Presented by ExxonMobil NEWS THIS MORNING Yep, domestic terrorism is one way to describe it…: While testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning, FBI Director Christopher Wray said that officials have classified the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism.” https://bit.ly/3bRI31y Wow, good work, fellow Americans! : “Wray said the FBI has received more than 270,000 tips from Americans that have helped the bureau identify the numerous people who allegedly participated in the attack.” ^ This couldn’t have been easy : “Some have even taken the painful step of turning in their friends or their family members,” said Wray. OTHER NEWS FROM THE HEARING: On whether ‘fake’ Trump supporters were involved with the insurrection : Wray said he has seen no evidence that fake Trump supporters organized the attack. Watch Wray’s full response : https://bit.ly/3b6g3bg How many people have been arrested so far : At least 280 … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – FBI director testifies on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Bill introduced to create RBG monument on Capitol Hill
Democratic lawmakers have offered legislation to build a monument on Capitol Hill to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg Bill introduced to create RBG monument on Capitol Hill Kavanaugh dismays conservatives by dodging pro-Trump election lawsuits McConnell backs Garland for attorney general MORE , who became a liberal icon during her years on the high court and died in September. The House bill was sponsored by Rep. Lois Frankel Lois Jane Frankel Bill introduced to create RBG monument on Capitol Hill How Congress dismissed women's empowerment Frankel defeats Loomer in Florida House race MORE (Fla.) along with Reps. ackie Speier (Calif.), Brenda Lawrence Brenda Lulenar Lawrence Bill introduced to create RBG monument on Capitol Hill Congressional Black Caucus unveils '100 Day Plan' Six ways to visualize a divided America MORE (Mich.), Veronica Escobar Veronica Escobar … [Read more...] about Bill introduced to create RBG monument on Capitol Hill
