Speaker Johnson states the Trump administration is looking for ways to fund Capitol Police during the shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) indicated on Wednesday that the Trump administration is seeking methods to ensure that U.S. Capitol Police continue to receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown. “We’ve always worked together with the Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies, and our actions show that,” Johnson mentioned to reporters at the Capitol. […]
Texas Capitol leaders unveil new inquiry groups for the deadly July floods
AUSTIN — On Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burroughs revealed the formation of a new investigative committee. This group will look into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a young girl at Camp Mystic. “In July, Texans were heartbroken when severe flooding along the Guadalupe River led to the deaths […]
Arrest made in Washington State Capitol arson involving break-in and burning of American flag
A former Miami Marlins draft pick, Gunnar Schubert, went on a chaotic rampage at the Washington State Capitol on Sunday night. He broke in, reportedly set fire to various flags, including the American flag, and toppled several iconic busts during a destructive spree that lasted about 10 minutes. Allegedly experiencing a mental health crisis, the […]
Republican leaders highlight missed paychecks for Capitol Police as the shutdown continues
Capitol Police Salaries at Risk Amid Government Shutdown Concerns This week, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Committee Chairman Brian Steele are focusing on the potential pay issues for Capitol police officers due to ongoing government shutdown discussions. Steele expressed concern over the possibility of police officers missing paychecks, attributing it to repeated government shutdown […]
Former Chief Steven Sund states that the FBI deployed 55 agents to the Capitol on January 6, none assigned for crowd management.
The FBI responded to a call for assistance from the SWAT team at the Capitol just after 3 PM on January 6, following a request from Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund. However, the FBI only dispatched 55 agents, marking a notable discrepancy in the expected response. Earlier, around 2:12 PM, the FBI’s Washington Field Office […]
House Democrats gather at the Capitol for a final push to change the spending bill
House Democrats convened at the Capitol on Monday evening for an extensive 11-hour strategic meeting aimed at two main objectives: consolidating their stance on the budget and pressuring Republican leaders to engage in negotiations to avert government shutdowns. Emerging from a secure meeting space in the Capitol’s basement, minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and his […]
Police share images of third suspect in the murder of Capitol Hill intern
Washington, D.C. police have shared additional images of the third suspect in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern from June. Eric Tarpinian Yachim, a 21-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, was tragically shot on June 30th and succumbed to his injuries the following day. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred […]
Trump discovers that there were 274 undercover agents at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
Trump Questions FBI Presence During Capitol Riots Former President Donald Trump has reacted to claims that 274 FBI agents were present among the crowd during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. He expressed a desire to know the identities and actions of these agents on that day. In a post on Truth Social, Trump commented […]
FBI Discreetly Sent 274 Unmarked Agents to Capitol on January 6
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that it sent 274 plainclothes agents to the U.S. Capitol during the protest on January 6, 2021. A recent article highlighted that the agency has referenced internal reports indicating these agents were “secretly deployed” and have been scrutinized in the subsequent years. “Numerous FBI agents and staff, many […]
Trump Reacts to FBI’s Deployment of More Than 270 Plainclothes Agents at the Capitol on January 6
FBI Deployment During Capitol Riots Revealed Recent reports indicate that 274 plainclothes FBI agents were dispatched to the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riots. This information comes from a post-action report that has been made public. Interestingly, some FBI personnel have voiced their concerns about political bias within the agency. One anonymous complaint highlighted […]