National Security

Maj. Gen. William Walker, commanding general of the D.C. National Guard, is seen during a joint hearing to discuss the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

DOD Took Hours To Approve National Guard Request During Capitol Riot, Commander Says

5:27pm March 03, 2021

by Alana Wise

Maj. Gen. William Walker said the Department of Defense took three hours to approve deploying the National Guard to the Capitol on Jan. 6 after a "frantic" request from Capitol Police.

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Officials Testify To Senate On What Took The National Guard So Long On Jan. 6

4:35pm March 03, 2021

by Susan Davis

A joint Senate panel heard testimony Wednesday from military and national security officials to try to understand the military and intelligence failures during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Members of the D.C. National Guard outside of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, after Trump supporters stormed the building.

Congressional Panels Examine Military's Role In Insurrection, New Security Funding

5:00am March 03, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

The Senate Rules and Homeland Security committees will hear from top military officials on their role in the insurrection. This, as a House panel weighs new Capitol security spending.

Stickers reading "Fck Antifa" are stuck on a broken window at the U.S. Capitol after the building was breached by rioters on Jan. 6.

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Antifa Didn't Storm The Capitol. Just Ask The Rioters.

8:17pm March 02, 2021

by Meg Anderson

Many charged in the Capitol riot mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the anti-fascist movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't involved.

An undated photo of Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw. The Myanmar military detained Zaw and a handful of other journalists Saturday while covering pro-democracy protests. He and five other journalists could face up to three years in prison.

Journalists Detained For Covering Democracy Demonstrations In Myanmar Face Prison

6:48pm March 02, 2021

by Dustin Jones

At least six journalists were arrested Saturday while covering protests against a military coup. They are charged with violating a public order law and could be sentenced up to three years in prison.

FBI Director Christopher Wray arrives Tuesday to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

Wray Stresses Role Of Right-Wing Extremism In Hearing About Jan. 6 Riot

6:42pm March 02, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.

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FBI Director Defends Agency In Testimony, Calls Jan. 6 Attack 'Domestic Terrorism'

5:20pm March 02, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Jan. 6 insurrection "domestic terrorism" and defended the FBI's handling of intelligence prior to the attack.

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Unprecedented Security Measures Surround Court For George Floyd Murder Trial

4:30pm March 02, 2021

by Matt Sepic

Highly abnormal security measures like barricades, fencing, and concertina wire surround the courthouse where the trial of the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd will take place.

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies on Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

Wray Defends FBI's Intelligence Sharing Ahead Of Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

1:10pm March 02, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

"I didn't see the report myself even until after the 6th, but the way in which it [was] handled ... strikes me as consistent with our normal process," said FBI Director Christopher Wray.

FBI Director Testifies On Capitol Insurrection

12:18pm March 02, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

FBI Director Christopher Wray is being questioned by lawmakers about the bureau's response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and the rising threat from domestic violent extremists.

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