Nation Jan 04 Capitol Police officers who put their lives at risk say everyone has a job in protecting democracy By Lisa Desjardins, Geoffrey Lou Guray
Nation Jan 03 Watch 8:18 Trump should serve time for Jan. 6 riot, partner of Capitol cop who died says As rioters breached the Capitol's perimeter last January, Capitol Police Officers like Brian Sicknick tried pushing back the crowd to protect the building and the lawmakers. Pro-Trump rioters sprayed him with a chemical. He collapsed later that evening, suffered two…
World Aug 26 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: COVID could claim 100,000 more U.S. lives by end of 2021 In our news wrap Thursday, a top COVID-19 model projected nearly 100,000 more deaths in the U.S. by December 1. Meanwhile, Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott imposed a ban on state or local mandates requiring vaccinations. Seven U.S. Capitol Police…
Nation Jul 27 Watch 6:47 Electrocuted, beaten, abused: Capitol Police recall their own ‘vulnerability’ on Jan. 6 It was a day of raw, emotional testimony on Capitol Hill as lawmakers on a new, select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection held their first hearing. Lisa Desjardins has this report. Viewer warning: The testimony included videos of violence… By Lisa Desjardins, Meredith Lee
Nation Jul 27 Watch 5:12 Why an ‘uphill battle’ awaits lawmakers investigating Jan. 6 insurrection The committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has not yet decided on a timeline to complete its work. We take a look at its investigation with Seamus Hughes, a counterterrorism expert with the program on extremism… By Lisa Desjardins, Geoffrey Lou Guray
Jul 20 New chief selected for Capitol Police after Jan. 6 insurrection By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press J. Thomas Manger, who most recently served for 15 years as chief in Montgomery County, Maryland, was picked for the position following an extensive search. Continue reading
Jun 08 Senate report details sweeping failures around Jan. 6 attack By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps surrounding the violent attack. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Capitol Police watchdog says force needs ‘cultural change’ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The U.S. Capitol Police force needs “cultural change” after the broad failures of the Jan. 6 insurrection, the top watchdog for the department testified Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 02 Officer killed in attack outside Capitol an 18-year veteran of the force By Associated Press William "Billy" Evans joined the department in 2003 and was a member of its first responders unit. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Evans as a "martyr for our democracy," while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was "heartbroken."… Continue reading
Apr 02 Officer, suspect killed after car attack at U.S. Capitol By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press Capitol Police say the incident happened at a checkpoint near the Capitol. It comes as the Washington region remains on edge months after a mob of armed insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress was voting to certify Joe Biden's… Continue reading