Capitol Police Chief Says More Resources Needed to Protect Congress in ‘Today’s Political Climate’
Law Enforcement
Capitol Police Chief Says More Resources Needed to Protect Congress in 'Today's Political Climate'
2022-11-01 18:35:18
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — After a review of last Friday’s attack on Paul Pelosi, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said Tuesday that that more resources are needed to provide additional layers of security for Members of Congress in today’s political climate.... Read More

Security Agencies Warn of Violence Leading Up to Midterm Elections
Law Enforcement
Security Agencies Warn of Violence Leading Up to Midterm Elections
2022-10-31 20:30:51
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — U.S. security agencies are on heightened alert this week approaching the midterm elections on Nov. 8. The Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin after Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was attacked in... Read More

Judges Concerned for Safety as Threats Against Them Grow
Courts
Judges Concerned for Safety as Threats Against Them Grow
2022-06-17 16:15:16
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A panel of judges at an American Bar Association conference said Thursday that Congress should act quickly to ensure their safety amid growing threats. Panelists during a webinar based in Washington said the ability of the judiciary to... Read More

Man Arrested Near Justice Kavanaugh’s Home Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Supreme Court
Man Arrested Near Justice Kavanaugh’s Home Faces Attempted Murder Charge
2022-06-08 15:48:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A California man who had allegedly made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh and was arrested early Wednesday morning near the justice’s Maryland home, has been charged with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice. Nicholas John Roske, age... Read More

Philippines’ National Defense Secretary Says U.S.-Philippine Treaty Needs Update
International
Philippines’ National Defense Secretary Says U.S.-Philippine Treaty Needs Update
2021-09-09 13:21:11
by Daniel Mollenkamp

WASHINGTON -- At an event on Wednesday, reflecting on the 70 years the U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty has been in place, the secretary for national defense in the Philippines said the countries need a comprehensive review of the treaty. Chargé d’Affaires John... Read More

Amid Threats to Members, House to Vote on New Security
Congress
Amid Threats to Members, House to Vote on New Security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years... Read More

Norton Says Fencing Around Capitol Complex Should Not Be Permanent
Political News
Norton Says Fencing Around Capitol Complex Should Not Be Permanent
2021-02-11 20:56:16
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia's delegate to Congress, says the fencing and razor wire currently wrapped around the U.S. Capitol should not be allowed to become a permanent feature. On Thursday she introduced the No... Read More

Retired Army General to Lead Review of Security at the U.S. Capitol Complex
Congress
Retired Army General to Lead Review of Security at the U.S. Capitol Complex
2021-01-15 20:03:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Russel Honoré, a retired lieutenant general best known for commanding the military relief effort in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, will lead an in-depth review of security at the U.S. Capitol Complex, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday.... Read More

Fury at the Shaken Capitol Over the Attack, Security, Virus
Congress
Fury at the Shaken Capitol Over the Attack, Security, Virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — This time the fury enveloping the U.S. Capitol comes not from an insurgent mob but from within. The anger on display is searing — Democrat against Republican; Republican against Republican; legislators of both parties against the catastrophic... Read More

State Capitols Step Up Security Amid New Safety Concerns
State News
State Capitols Step Up Security Amid New Safety Concerns

State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol. The protections came as the... Read More

Blue Dogs Back Legislation to Secure Voting Systems
Elections
Blue Dogs Back Legislation to Secure Voting Systems
2020-01-24 15:58:21
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Blue Dog Coalition of House Democrats has endorsed H.R. 4990, the Election Technology Research Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill that will give the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Science Foundation new resources... Read More

GOP Members Storm Impeachment Hearing, Alleging Lack of Access
Impeachment
GOP Members Storm Impeachment Hearing, Alleging Lack of Access

WASHINGTON — Defying established security protocols, a cadre of House Republicans led by Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Rep. Matt Gaetz stormed the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in the Capitol Visitor Center on Wednesday, where the top Pentagon official... Read More

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