Capitol Police
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Capitol officer who shot Ashli Babbitt says he saved ‘countless lives’Lt. Michael Byrd has revealed his identity and broken his silence on Ashli Babbitt, whom he shot during the U.S. Capitol riot.TrendingAug 27, 2021
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House panel probing U.S. Capitol riot seeks records from Trump administration, FBIThe request seeks information about events leading up to the Jan. 6 riot, including communication within the Trump White House and information about planning and funding rallies.WorldAug 25, 2021
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Emergency response system didn’t work properly during U.S. Capitol riot: reportThe report obtained by The Associated Press offered new details about the shortcomings by law enforcement during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.WorldAug 24, 2021
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No charges for police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt at Capitol riotBabbitt, 35, was part of a pro-Trump mob trying to breach a security door when she was shot on Jan. 6.TrendingApr 14, 2021
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Capitol police officer killed in attack was an 18-year veteran of the forcePresident Joe Biden said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken to learn of Friday's attack and expressed condolences to Evans' family.WorldApr 3, 2021
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Fencing around U.S. Capitol to be scaled back as security threat diminishesLawmakers from both parties have decried the fencing, which was erected following the Jan. 6 insurrection, as unsightly, expensive and beyond what is necessary.WorldMar 15, 2021
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National Guard to remain at U.S. Capitol after Pentagon approves extensionAccording to a statement issued by the department, close to 2,300 Guard troops will continue to provide security in Washington until May 23, at the request of the Capitol Police.NewsMar 9, 2021
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U.S. Capitol Police were warned of violence ahead of riot, chief saysA day earlier, her predecessor as chief testified that police expected an enraged but more typical protest crowd of Donald Trump supporters.PoliticsFeb 24, 2021
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Trump sued by Democratic congressman over U.S. Capitol riotThe lawsuit from Mississippi's Rep. Bennie Thompson is part of an expected wave of litigation over the Jan. 6 riot and is believed to be the first filed by a member of Congress.WorldFeb 16, 2021
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Police weigh disciplining officers after riot at the U.S. CapitolMost of the officers have not been publicly identified; only a few have been charged. Some were identified by online sleuths.WorldJan 24, 2021
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