Congress · 117th Congress
Senators killed measure to combat violent extremism in military
The behind-the-scenes debate over the provision takes on new meaning after the Jan. 6 riot.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Will Capitol Police fully investigate its own?
At least 17 Capitol Police officers are being investigated in relation to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, when a violent mob disrupted the certification of Joe Biden’s Electoral College win.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby announces he will retire after 2022
More than three dozen House Democrats have introduced a resolution to censure Brooks for comments he made at a rally before the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, but he said the notoriety has an upside
Congress · 117th Congress
A month after Capitol riot, a look at domestic terrorism laws
“Sadly, I do believe we will be fighting domestic terrorism that has its roots and inspiration points from Jan. 6 for the next 10 to 20 years,” Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary of
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers prepping supplemental appropriations for Capitol security
Pelosi’s comments come three weeks after supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers probe Russian support for US extremists
Capitol on Jan. 6 was made in the USA. But members of Congress are increasingly concerned there may be a foreign source of support for such extremism: Russia.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police chief, sergeant-at-arms acknowledge failure to protect against Jan. 6 riot
Pittman on Tuesday apologized to Congress and acknowledged her department’s failure to adequately act on intelligence before a violent mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Congress · 117th Congress
After Capitol riot, a call to protect veterans from disinformation
A prominent veterans advocate wants the Biden administration and Congress to help retired servicemembers protect themselves from online disinformation following the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Congress · 117th Congress
DNI nominee Haines: Spy agencies will speak ‘truth to power’ under Biden
To address domestic terrorism threats, most notably from white extremist groups that were involved in the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, spy agencies would have an “important role
Policy · 117th Congress
Senators to grill Austin on domestic threats, civilian control of Defense
China Austin will also face questions on extremism within the military, which has resurfaced in the national dialogue following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol in which some former
Congress · 117th Congress
Pelosi taps retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré to conduct Capitol security review
Russel Honoré to lead an “immediate” review of the Capitol security posture after the Jan. 6 attack on Congress.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers want Capitol attackers added to U.S. no-fly list
Even as airlines continue to crack down on disruptive passengers in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, lawmakers are stepping up calls to add those who broke into the Capitol to the federal
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police IG opens investigation into Jan. 6 riot
Capitol Police Office of Inspector General is opening an investigation into the department that will examine the events surrounding the Jan. 6 pro-Trump insurrection at the Capitol that resulted in five
Congress · 117th Congress
34 House Democrats call for investigation into Jan. 5 tours by fellow members ahead of attack
The New Jersey Democrat alleged Tuesday night that members of Congress led guests on what she described as “reconnaissance” ahead of the insurrection on Jan. 6.
Congress · 117th Congress
Veterans, ex-spies in Congress prominent in fraught week on Capitol Hill
A bipartisan group of young lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds has been in the forefront of the congressional response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and the cadre played a central
Congress · 117th Congress
When it comes to security clearances, rules for others don’t apply to Congress
But in the wake of the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol, some are asking whether certain members of Congress, including Republican leaders of defense
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats fume at tech companies, but legislation may be elusive
In the days after the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters on the U.S. Capitol, Facebook and Twitter initially suspended Trump’s accounts.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police overhauls, once an afterthought, now at forefront after riot
Last week, before the Jan. 6 riot, Roll Call asked what these accountability measures would look like in practice.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate clears massive year-end spending bill with coronavirus relief
The Senate cleared the measure on a 92-6 vote after a brief debate that mainly focused on the underlying bill’s one-year extension of production tax credits for wind energy.
Congress · 116th Congress
Roberts leaves Senate with warning about attacks on food supply
The pandemic kept those attending, Democrats and Republicans, masked and seated 6 feet apart, while others tuned in remotely.