US Capitol Police Stepping Up Security Ahead of State of the Union Address
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US Capitol Police Stepping Up Security Ahead of State of the Union Address
2023-02-06 14:57:11
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police have been ramping up security for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, including having a non-scalable fence raised around the Capitol grounds. About a half-dozen large flat-bed trucks bearing sections of... Read More

Armed Capitol Hill Staffer Was in Longworth Building for Eight Minutes Before Arrest
Law Enforcement
Armed Capitol Hill Staffer Was in Longworth Building for Eight Minutes Before Arrest
2021-12-10 17:14:36
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Jeffrey Allsbrooks, the Capitol Hill staffer arrested Thursday after carrying a loaded Glock 19 9mm handgun into the Longworth House Office Building, walked the halls of the building for eight minutes before he was stopped by officers, the... Read More

Fencing Surrounding Capitol to Return Ahead of Sept. 18 Rally
Law Enforcement
Fencing Surrounding Capitol to Return Ahead of Sept. 18 Rally
2021-09-13 18:44:14
by Dan McCue

The head of the U.S. Capitol Police confirmed on Monday that fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol in the wake of the Jan. 6 siege on the building will return ahead of a follow up rally by Trump supporters on Sept.... Read More

Police Planning to Reinstall Capitol Fence Ahead of Rally
Law Enforcement
Police Planning to Reinstall Capitol Fence Ahead of Rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation's capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection, according... Read More

Preparations for Inauguration Continue at Capitol Despite COVID Uncertainty
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Preparations for Inauguration Continue at Capitol Despite COVID Uncertainty
2020-11-13 21:29:45
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Despite known unknowns including when the 2020 presidential election will definitively end and what the status of the coronavirus pandemic will be at the time, preparations for the 59th inaugural ceremonies continues apace on the West Front of... Read More

In Sprawling Capitol, Leaders Struggle to Keep Virus at Bay
Congress
In Sprawling Capitol, Leaders Struggle to Keep Virus at Bay

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are under increasing pressure from lawmakers to boost testing for the coronavirus in the Capitol, an idea they have so far rejected because of concerns about the... Read More

Sergeants at Arms Extend Capitol Closure
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Sergeants at Arms Extend Capitol Closure
2020-03-30 20:30:28
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Capitol building will remain closed to tourists through May 1, the Sergeants at Arms of the House and Senate announced Monday. The decision comes after the White House extended its voluntary guidance on social distancing to... Read More

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