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February 3, 2021

3 Idaho National Guard personnel killed in Black Hawk crash

Three Idaho Army National Guard pilots have been killed after the Black Hawk helicopter they were traveling in crashed Tuesday night, officials announced Wednesday. 

January 28, 2021

GOP lawmakers to introduce bills seeking approval for Capitol Police officer to lie in honor

South Carolina Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Ralph Norman introduced companion bills Thursday that seek approval for Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who died after sustaining injuries during the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol, to lie in honor at the Capitol Rotunda.

January 28, 2021

Illinois man charged in Capitol riot after TikTok video allegedly shows him fighting National Guard

An Illinois man was arrested Tuesday after TikTok video allegedly showed him fighting against National Guard members attempting to hold the line with riot shields outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. 

January 27, 2021

Tucker Carlson: Why are thousands of federal troops still in Washington?

As of Wednesday night there are nearly 10,000 federal troops in America's capital city. Why are they there? How long will they be staying?

January 27, 2021

DC National Guard commander says Pentagon took his immediate response authority during Capitol riot

The commander of the District of Columbia National Guard said he was unable to immediately send troops to aid law enforcement officials on Jan. 6 as the U.S. Capitol was under siege because his authority to do so without additional sign-off was taken away by the Pentagon.

January 27, 2021

DC police name second officer suicide after Capitol riot, rails against Army's 'tepid' response

A second police officer who responded to the U.S. Capitol riot has died by suicide, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Acting Chief Robert J. Contee told Congress Tuesday.

January 27, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton: Our National Guard's Capitol mission is complete – it's time to send home the troops

With the inauguration complete and threats receding, now it’s time, yes, to send home the troops.

January 26, 2021

DC National Guard deployment in nation's capital extended through end of March

The National Guard will remain in Washington, D.C., through the end of March over concerns of potential civil unrest, a spokesman confirmed for Fox News Tuesday.

January 24, 2021

Unprecedented set of weighty issues now consuming Congress, so where do lawmakers begin?

On Capitol Hill, it may be easy-to-miss stuff in this environment. A nearly unprecedented set of weighty issues is now consuming Congress. Which subject unfolding on Capitol Hill is more important? And, as a reporter, which category deserves your time? The time of your readers/viewers/listeners? There are so many from which to choose. 

January 23, 2021

Jill Biden brings cookies to troops, thanks National Guard for 'keeping my family safe' during inauguration

First lady Jill Biden surprised National Guard members at the U.S. Capitol on Friday and delivered cookies, a gesture of kindness "for keeping me and my family safe" during President Biden's inauguration earlier this week.