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# us-capitol - Tuesday 16 March, 2021

# US Capitol

Security restrictions around US Capitol to be largely scaled back

Mar 16th 2021, 7:50 AM 5,793 Views 6 Comments

Fencing and National Guard members have been used to protect the building since the 6 January riots.

# us-capitol - Thursday 4 March, 2021

# Militia Group

House of Representatives scraps today's session amid threats of US Capitol 'breach'

Mar 4th 2021, 7:04 AM 21,684 Views 17 Comments

The warning was prompted by intelligence about an unnamed militia group.

# us-capitol - Monday 15 February, 2021

# Congress

Pelosi says Congress will set up independent commission to examine Capitol riot

Feb 15th 2021, 10:41 PM 14,804 Views 69 Comments

The House will also put forth supplemental spending to boost security at the Capitol.

# us-capitol - Monday 18 January, 2021

# US Capitol

Security scare at Biden inauguration rehearsal prompted by fire at homeless camp

Jan 18th 2021, 4:36 PM 16,040 Views 10 Comments

The rehearsal was evacuated “out of an abundance of caution,” law enforcement said.

# Security Checks

National Guard troops being vetted amid fears of insider attack at Joe Biden inauguration

Jan 18th 2021, 2:03 PM 15,011 Views 52 Comments

About 25,000 members of the National Guard are streaming into Washington from across the country.

# us-capitol - Friday 15 January, 2021

# Jacob Chansley

Prosecutors believe US rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate' lawmakers at Capitol

Jan 15th 2021, 12:37 PM 22,260 Views 1 Comment

The filing gives further insight into the FBI probe on the day of chaos at the center of American democracy.

# us-capitol - Tuesday 12 January, 2021

# Grip On Power

Timeline: Is there time to impeach Trump and could he be banned from running in the future?

Jan 12th 2021, 4:07 PM 26,247 Views 44 Comments

Joe Biden will be inaugurated as his successor next week.

# us-capitol - Monday 11 January, 2021

# Capitol Hill

US House of Representatives to consider Trump impeachment

Updated Jan 11th 2021, 10:44 PM 118,426 Views 160 Comments

A four-page impeachment bill says Trump "gravely endangered the security of the United States".
A "technical error" on a US government website temporarily said that Trump had left office.
Acting US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has resigned amid concerns of more violence at Biden's inauguration.

# Capitol Riots

US Capitol Police didn't bolster staffing ahead of last week's violence despite ample warnings, officials say

Jan 11th 2021, 11:49 AM 16,334 Views 27 Comments

The FBI is investigating whether some of the rioters had plans to kidnap members of congress and hold them hostage.

# us-capitol - Thursday 7 January, 2021

# US Capitol

'They're compromised': Washington riots raise thorny questions about policing, disinformation and social media

Jan 7th 2021, 5:18 PM 24,872 Views 0 Comments

Videos from inside the Capitol showing police taking selfies with protestors have been verified.

# Washington DC

Descent into chaos: 38 photos that tell the story of last night's violence and destruction in Washington

Jan 7th 2021, 1:34 PM 60,649 Views 56 Comments

Here’s how the day unfolded.

# Riots

'I can't stay': US envoy to Northern Ireland resigns after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol Hill

Updated Jan 7th 2021, 1:12 PM 152,074 Views 64 Comments

The deputy national security adviser and the first lady’s chief of staff have also resigned.

# Need To Know

US reeling after storming of Capitol: Here are the main points you need to know this morning

Jan 7th 2021, 10:06 AM 21,627 Views 30 Comments

Trump supporters occupied the US Capitol building yesterday. Biden’s win has since been certified.

# Capitol Hill

US Congress certifies Biden win in wake of pro-Trump supporters storming Capitol Building

Updated Jan 7th 2021, 8:35 AM 67,366 Views 129 Comments

Trump said he will facilitate "an orderly transition", but will also continue to fight the election result.
Some Republicans raised objections to accepting votes from states like Arizona and Pennsylvania, but overwhelmingly lost those votes.
At least three Republican senators said they were now accepting electoral votes after the Capitol Hill riot.

# US Capitol

Four fatalities: One person shot by police, three deaths from medical emergencies amid Capitol chaos

Jan 7th 2021, 7:24 AM 53,408 Views 73 Comments

The Washington police chief did not link the deaths from medical emergencies to the violence.

# US Capitol

As it happened: 'You did not win' - America left reeling after Trump riot cleared from US Capitol building

Updated Jan 7th 2021, 3:33 AM 156,712 Views 133 Comments

Building declared secure by officials.
Curfew in effect in DC.
Woman dies after being shot during riot.
Police chief says 13 people arrested.
Trump told supporters to 'remember this day forever!'

# us-capitol - Wednesday 15 April, 2015

# Just Delivering The Mail

Panic at US Capitol after postman lands a helicopter outside

Apr 15th 2015, 8:17 PM 23,538 Views 25 Comments

He said he was just delivering the mail.

# us-capitol - Saturday 11 April, 2015

# Washington

US Capitol on lockdown after shots fired

Apr 11th 2015, 7:29 PM 34,657 Views 33 Comments

Police said a suspicious package was found.

# us-capitol - Saturday 7 September, 2013

# Dáil Bar

Politicians' places of work: what happens around the world?

Sep 7th 2013, 8:30 AM 7,473 Views 38 Comments

TDs and senators may have spent six figures in Leinster House bars last year, but how do their perks compare with those of their international counterparts?

# us-capitol - Monday 21 January, 2013

# Inauguration

Pics, video: Washington gets ready for Obama inauguration

Jan 21st 2013, 10:36 AM 4,432 Views 4 Comments

The US president was officially sworn-in for a second term yesterday but a public event will take place in Washington today.

# us-capitol - Friday 17 February, 2012

# USA

Man arrested ‘on way to mount suicide attack’ on US Capitol

Feb 17th 2012, 7:18 PM 4,490 Views 58 Comments

The man was reportedly carrying a vest filled with deactivated explosives.

# us-capitol - Thursday 29 September, 2011

# Terrorism

Man arrested over Pentagon, US Capitol bomb plot

Sep 29th 2011, 8:21 AM 172 Views 0 Comments

The Massachusetts man was arrested following an undercover FBI operation.

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