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House Security Chief Said Optics Played Role In Denying Early Request For National Guard

Former House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving said he believed congressional leadership would be wary of military at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Facebook Bans Weapon Accessories, Protective Gear Ads In U.S.

The social network will now prohibit ads for gun safes, vests, and gun holsters, which comes after the Capitol riot.
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Capitol Police Intelligence Warned Of Insurrection Days In Advance: Report

An internal memo warned that "Congress itself is the target," according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
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Capitol Rioters Included Highly Trained Ex-Military And Cops

Many who stormed the Capitol appeared to employ tactics, body armor, and technology similar to the police they battled.
By Michael Biesecker, Jake Bleiberg and James LaPorta, AP

Father Of Officer Killed In MAGA Riot Hopes Son's Death Ends 'Lunacy' In U.S.

Brian Sicknick, a New Jersey native, was a "lovely, humble soul" who was passionate about working in law enforcement, his family said.
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U.S. Capitol Briefly Locked Down Amid Reports Of Woman With Gun

The lockdown was lifted after half an hour.
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Lockdown Lifted After Shooting At U.S. Capitol

Capitol police identified the suspect as 66-year-old Larry Dawson.
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Miriam Carey Identified As Woman Shot By Police Near Capitol

Law enforcement officers have confirmed the identity of the woman shot by police outside the Capitol building on Thursday.
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