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Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), a House impeachment manager, unveiled police audio and Capitol security footage from the Jan. 6 riot that had not yet been revealed to the public during former President Donald Trump's Senate impeach trial Wednesday. In one clip, a Capitol Police dispatcher tells officers "Be advised, the speech has ended," presumably referring to Trump's address at a rally that preceded the riot, while an officer can be heard calling for backup as the mob pushed forward. The security footage, meanwhile, shows rioters breaking through glass windows t...

February 8, 2021 Smart landscaping and ballistic window film are some suggestions from security and architecture professionals who spoke to Newsy’s investigative team. SHOW TRANSCRIPT U.S. Capitol Police want to build a permanent fence around the building to enhance security after the Jan. 6 insurrection. It’s a controversial idea, and one that may not be necessary according to top security experts and architects contacted by Newsy. “It’s unimaginative,” said Thomas Vonier, president of the International Union of Architects. He shared a list of suggestions for strengthening protect...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed a "dear colleague" letter to Democrats indicating that the House will send the article of impeachment of Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, a "momentous and solemn day, as the House sadly transmits the Article of Impeachment."

On the heels of the attack on the U.S Capitol and with just days away from President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, law enforcement across the country is taking no chances with safety and security.  “We’re gonna have a high visibility, we’re going to be out here protecting democracy and protecting our buildings,” said Scott Driscoll, public information officer for the Connecticut State...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — More than 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling on Capitol Police...