Trump’s plan has drawn criticism, including from a group of five Democratic members of the House of Representatives who in a letter Saturday to acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller and Joints Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley urged the Pentagon to not divert any resources for what they called a “disruptive departure ceremony for the outgoing president.” … [Read more...] about Security a Focus Ahead of Biden Inauguration
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Fear of insider attack prompts additional FBI screening of National Guard troops: AP
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthyRyan McCarthyHouse Democrats request cots for National Guard troops stationed in Capitol Overnight Defense: Trump impeached for second time | National Guard at Capitol now armed, swelling to 20K troops for inauguration | Alabama chosen for Space Command home National Guard arms troops providing Capitol security MORE told the AP on Sunday that officials are aware of the potential risk, and commanders have been instructed to keep an eye out for any issues among their troops. National Guard members are also receiving training on how to find any threats within their ranks, he said. … [Read more...] about Fear of insider attack prompts additional FBI screening of National Guard troops: AP
LAPD chief speaks out on deadly crime surge in Los Angeles this year
"2021 has seen a violent start—24 homicides & 68 shootings," the LAPD HQ Twitter account wrote. "Both numbers more than double this same time last year, with the 68 shootings being the highest year-to-date start in over 10 years." … [Read more...] about LAPD chief speaks out on deadly crime surge in Los Angeles this year
Retired Army general: ‘We can’t have demonstrators showing up at a state Capitol with damn long guns’
House Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiCowboys for Trump founder arrested following Capitol riot Retired Army general: 'We can't have demonstrators showing up at a state Capitol with damn long guns' Graham calls on Schumer to hold vote to dismiss article of impeachment against Trump MORE (D-Calif.) tapped Honoré on Friday to lead a review of the deadly Capitol riot that will focus on “security infrastructure, interagency processes and procedures, and command and control.” … [Read more...] about Retired Army general: ‘We can’t have demonstrators showing up at a state Capitol with damn long guns’
