Faulty intelligence blamed for disastrous response to Capitol riots
Former security officials testified before Congress on Tuesday, saying they didn't know extremists planned to storm the Capitol building on Jan. 6.
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Former security officials testified before Congress on Tuesday, saying they didn't know extremists planned to storm the Capitol building on Jan. 6.
Democrats have drafted a plan for the formation of a 9/11 style commission designed to investigate what led to the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Senators press Capitol police on security breakdowns before Jan. 6 riot Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., in a 2019 file photo, was like most lawmakers in the hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, trying to understand how intelligence indicating the likelihood of a violent assault "did not get to the higher levels to make preparations" before the attack. Security officials said the intelligence at the time did not indicate the level of violence that came. (Source: Cronkite News) By Molly Hudson | February 24, 2021 at 11:38 AM MST - Updated February 25 at 1:00 PM WASHINGTON – Arizon...
Republicans have pushed for equal representation between both parties.
Maintaining existing assets According to the governor's office, deferred maintenance needs for state agencies total more than $1.7 billion. Nearly half of Walz's and Flanagan's 2021 capital budget will support asset preservation projects at state agencies and higher education institutions, such as roof replacements and exterior repairs, renovation and repurposing of existing facilities to meet 21st century needs, and renewing buildings to keep Minnesotans safe and healthy. Their recommendation also includes $43 million to make critical security upgrades to the Capitol Complex. This amount ful...