Capitol Police reversed request that members of the National Guard guarding the Capitol remain in a parking garage

[ad_1] After spending days in the cold securing the U.S. Capitol after the death siege two weeks ago, Citizen Members of the National Guard were urged to leave the Capitol building and move to a nearby parking lot to rest during their shifts. The move drew swift condemnation from lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck … Read more

Biden and the cops won’t stop ’em,’ til Portland is burnt

[ad_1] The nation’s capital was hard to recognize on inauguration day this year. In response to the siege of Capitol Hill on January 6, thousands of police and National Guard troops were dispatched to the streets of Washington, DC, where they manned checkpoints and erected barriers. The right-wing violence predicted by Trump supporters never materialized. … Read more

Kamala Harris temporarily moves to Blair House

[ad_1] Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, second mister Doug Emhoff, will temporarily move to Blair House, which is near the White House, before moving to the vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory, according to a Harris aide. Seven Vice Presidents called Number One Observatory Circle home during their tenure, starting with Vice … Read more

Pompeo’s declaration of ‘genocide’ in Xinjiang presents Biden with early challenge for China

[ad_1] Human rights groups say up to 2 million people, mostly Muslims, have been held in large fortified camps in Xinjiang since 2017, where they have been reportedly subjected to political indoctrination and abuse. China has always denied such claims and argues that the camp system in Xinjiang is necessary to combat religious extremism and … Read more

Biden administration to suspend deportations for 100 days for some undocumented immigrants – USA TODAY

[ad_1] Biden administration to suspend deportations for 100 days for some undocumented immigrantsUSA TODAY Biden’s Homeland Security ManThe Wall Street Journal DHS suspends some evictions for 100 daysCNN Biden administration imposes 100-day ‘pause’ on deportations of illegal immigrantsFox News Biden DHS nominee Mayorkas could wait another week for confirmation, says Senator Portman – WSJ.comThe Wall … Read more

Judge denies release of suspected rioter who returned for inauguration

[ad_1] After the chaotic and violent day on Capitol Hill, Camargo returned home to Deerfield Beach, according to an FBI affidavit. When an FBI agent contacted him by phone, Camargo became uncooperative and questioned the agent’s loyalty to the Constitution, the court record says. Camargo then saw law enforcement officials at his home and took … Read more

Capitol Police are investigating after congressman discovered he was carrying a gun as he attempted to get to the house floor

[ad_1] Representative Andy Harris, of Maryland, set off a metal detector outside the House floor on Thursday and an officer soon discovered it was because he had a weapon concealed on his side, a Capitol official told CNN. The officer fired Harris, prompting him to ask fellow Republican John Katko of New York to hold … Read more

Justice Department watchdog to examine abrupt departure of U.S. lawyer from Atlanta Trump appeared to be critical of – Washington Post

[ad_1] Justice Department watchdog to examine abrupt departure of U.S. lawyer from Atlanta Trump appeared to be critical ofWashington post Washington Post: DOJ watchdog investigates resignation of US attorney in AtlantaCNN Justice Dept. to investigate the sudden departure of an American lawyer in Atlanta after Trump’s criticism | The hillThe hill Former US lawyer Pak … Read more

Justice Department watchdog to examine abrupt departure of U.S. lawyer from Atlanta Trump appeared to be critical of – Washington Post

[ad_1] Justice Department watchdog to examine abrupt departure of U.S. lawyer from Atlanta Trump appeared to be critical ofWashington post Washington Post: DOJ watchdog investigates resignation of US attorney in AtlantaCNN Justice Dept. to investigate the sudden departure of an American lawyer in Atlanta after Trump’s criticism | The hillThe hill Former US lawyer Pak … Read more

Top Senate Republicans push to delay Trump impeachment trial – The Washington Post

[ad_1] Top Senate Republicans push to delay Trump impeachment trialThe Washington Post McConnell: Biden ‘took several big steps in the wrong direction’ on day oneFox News Editorial: Senate trial – and conviction – of Donald Trump is first step towards healing AmericaHouston Chronicle Trump Senate trial gives Republican Party an escape from its deadly grip … Read more