Pelosi Seeks Fines for Security Rule Violators: Inaugural Update Bloomberg 1/14/2021 Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seeking to impose fines of as much as $10,000 for representatives who violate new security screening rules. Oklahoma lawmakers and their staffs are being told to stay away from the state capitol building in Oklahoma City over potential protests. Washington is temporarily shutting some subway stations near the Capitol to deter travel while security is on high alert.
Pelosi Seeks Fines for Security Scanning Violations (8:40 p.m.)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to impose fines on representatives who don’t adhere to new security screening measures put in place after last week’s attack on the Capitol.
Wednesday marks one week since the United States Capitol riot and one week until President-elect Joe Biden assumes office.
Right-wing supporters of US President Donald Trump breached the Capitol on January 6, inspiring shock throughout the world.
Washington, DC remains on high alert amid continued protests and law enforcement continues to investigate more than 170 case files, which are expected to grow.
What charges are filed?
FBI’s assistant director in charge of the Washington field office, Steven D’Antuono, told reporters during a Tuesday afternoon news briefing that more than 70 charges had been filed against the alleged participants in the Capitol breach.
By Susan Jones | January 13, 2021 | 2:03pm EST
A sign of restricted times as the nation s capital prepares for the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
(CNSNews.com) - The storming of the U.S. Capitol one week ago today is having a major impact on plans for the January 20th presidential inauguration, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser told a news conference on Wednesday. We have asked Americans not to come to the Washington, D.C., event but instead to participate virtually. And we know that is the right choice and the best way to keep everyone safe, she said.
Americans are being urged not to come to Washington DC for the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris after last week's riot at the Capitol Building.