Armed with pro-Trump banners, the rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate chamber and occupied offices.
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With the U.S. Capitol Building in view, members of the military stand on the steps of the Library of Congress’ Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington on Jan. 8, 2021, in response to supporters of President Trump who stormed the Capitol.
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WASHINGTON Defense leaders are reviewing restrictions on the use of force by National Guard members and could allow troops to carry batons or guns in Washington, D.C., as they brace for more protests and possible violence around the Jan. 20 inaugural, The Associated Press has learned.
Army head: National Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC
With the U.S. Capitol Building in view, members of the military stand on the steps of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in response to supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
by: LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
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Jan 8, 2021 / 03:31 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) Defense leaders are reviewing restrictions on the use of force by National Guard members and could allow troops to carry batons or guns in Washington, D.C., as they brace for more protests and possible violence around the Jan. 20 inaugural, The Associated Press has learned.
Army Secretary Says National Guard May Be Allowed to Carry Guns in DC
Members of the military stand on the steps of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
8 Jan 2021
WASHINGTON Defense leaders are reviewing restrictions on the use of force by National Guard members and could allow troops to carry batons or guns in Washington, D.C., as they brace for more protests and possible violence around the Jan. 20 inaugural, The Associated Press has learned.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told The AP Friday that any changes will be determined by the intelligence gathered in the coming days about potential threats. But he said they are looking at allowing troops to carry their M-4 rifles or 9 mm Berettas, and he will know more in a day or two.