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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. 

January 22, 2021

National Guard to keep 5,000 troops in DC until March

A few thousand National Guard troops could end up staying in the nation’s capital until mid-March, a U.S. defense official confirms to Fox News.

January 22, 2021

More than 100 National Guard members in DC test positive for coronavirus

More than 100 National Guard members stationed at the Capitol have tested positive for COVID-19, defense officials said Friday. 

January 22, 2021

3 dead in military helicopter crash were experienced pilots

The crash occurred while the crew had been conducting night vision goggle proficiency training.

January 22, 2021

Madison Cawthorn delivers pizzas to National Guard troops in parking garage, vows they 'deserve respect''

Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn is vowing that America's troops "deserve to be treated with honor, dignity, and respect" following reports of shabby treatment of National Guard forces stationed in the U.S. Capitol. 

January 22, 2021

National Guard break time in Capitol-area parking garage gets lawmakers fuming

"Garage kept" may be great for classic cars -- but for National Guard members it may be disrespectful.