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A judge ruled on Tuesday that Robert Sanford, who is accused of throwing a fire extinguisher at police during the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., poses no danger to the community and therefore can be released with a GPS monitor before his trial next month. Sanford, 55, a retired firefighter from Chester, Pennsylvania, was arrested on January 13 in his home state. The FBI 's Pennsylvania branch had identified Sanford the previous day. Court filings say Sanford was seen on video carrying a "red object, which appears to be a fire extinguisher," as he stepped over a short wall at the lower west terrace of the Capitol building on January 6. Investigators allege he threw the fire extinguisher toward police officers, striking one who was wearing a helmet, before it rebounded and hit two others. Stanford has been charged on four counts—knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; disorderly or disruptive conduct on Capitol grounds; … [Read more...] about Robert Sanford, Accused of Throwing Fire Extinguisher at Capitol Officer, Gets GPS Release

Michigan National Guard troops that have been tasked with defending the U.S. Capitol since the riot on Jan. 6 are being served undercooked food that is landing some members in the hospital, according to a report by 7 Action News. A Michigan National Guard staff sergeant told the news station about the meals the troops were receiving and shared pictures of the undercooked meat. “Yesterday, for instance, there were 74 different meals found with raw beef in them,” the sergeant, who was not named by 7 Action News, said. "Just yesterday ... soldiers had found metal shavings in their food.” ADVERTISEMENT Food is now spot-checked after the issue left some soldiers sick and in the hospital, according to 7 Action News. However, the National Guard told The Hill that no National Guard members have been hospitalized due to the food that was served to them. “Out of the 26,000 who were deployed and the 5,200 who remain, approximately 50 have been treated for gastrointestinal … [Read more...] about Troops defending Capitol sickened by undercooked meat: report

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The U.S. Capitol Police Department says it is taking seriously intelligence about a possible plot by a militia group to breach the Capitol on Thursday. “We have already made significant security upgrades to include establishing a physical structure and increasing manpower to ensure the protection of Congress, the public and our police officers,” the Capitol Police said in a statement. “Our department is working with our local, state, and federal partners to stop any threats to the Capitol.” The building where Congress meets has been protected with the help of National Guard troops and surrounded by an extended security perimeter with tall fencing since a Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. That mob breached the Capitol as members of Congress met to certify President Joe Biden’s election victory over Trump. Thursday’s date is connected to a far-right conspiracy theory that Trump, who has repeatedly falsely claimed mass voter fraud cost him … [Read more...] about US Capitol Police Tighten Security as Thursday Threat Looms

WASHINGTON: Washington's political elite paid tribute to former US President George HW Bush as his body lay in state in the Capitol on Monday, evoking a bygone era of bipartisan civility in American politics. Before a grieving Bush family and with hands on hearts, members of Bush's Cabinet, lawmakers, the vice president and Supreme Court justices honoured the 41st president as his flag-draped casket entered the soaring Capitol Rotunda for the first official ceremony. Later in the evening, after the family and dignitaries had departed, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects, standing for two minutes before the casket. Trump then saluted Bush, a gesture belying the history of antipathy between the Republican president and the Bush family. READ: George HW Bush: One-term president helmed political dynasty The political dynasty, led by son and former President George W Bush, accompanied the patriarch's body on the flight aboard the … [Read more...] about Washington pays respects to Bush as he lies in state at Capitol

close Video Michigan National Guard troops sickened by meals served in Washington Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., reacts to the 'inexcusable' treatment on 'America Reports' The House of Representatives canceled votes Thursday in Washington amid new security threats at the Capitol. House leadership announced the sudden change in plans Wednesday. The House was to vote Thursday on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, but instead the House will vote on that police reform measure late Wednesday and cancel votes for the remainder of the week. A House security memo released later in the day told members to use underground tunnels to traverse the Capitol and to have their staff work remotely on March 4. HOUSE DEMOCRATS' H.R. 1 WOULD CREATE NEW PUBLIC FINANCING OF CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS The change was due, in part, to a potential security threat at the Capitol Thursday Fox News has learned from multiple sources. March 4 is a date that … [Read more...] about House cancels Thursday votes amid security threats at Capitol