Tag Archives: Washington DC

US Capitol On High Alert After Possible Militia Attack

House Passes New Bill That Would Target Election Tampering And Theft Following Jan. 6 Attack

According to a recent FBI and Department of Homeland Security intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News, the Capitol focused on a possible militia attempt to threaten Democratic lawmakers on March 4 and remains a target for domestic violent extremists. The bulletin reads: “As of late February, an unidentified group of …

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Cowboys For Trump Leader Arrested For Involvement In Capitol Riot

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Couy Griffin, the founder of “Cowboys for Trump” and a New Mexico county commissioner, was arrested for “knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful entry.” Griffin participated in the Capitol Hill riots and had plans to return to Washington D.C. with firearms. In a video …

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DC Mayor Calls In National Guard Ahead Of Pro-Trump Demonstrations

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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called in the DC National Guard to assist local agencies during the pro-Trump rallies set to take place this week. The demonstrations are scheduled around the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election win over Donald Trump. CNN reports that acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller approved the mayor’s request on Monday. In her letter, Bowser …

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