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Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf Resigns, Citing ‘Recent Events’
Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced his resignation Monday as federal authorities grapple with threats of violence in ahead of Inauguration Day.
FBI Warns of Armed Protests Planned at All 50 State Capitols Ahead of Inauguration
An FBI bulletin warns that armed protesters are planning to gather at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol in the run-up to Inauguration Day.
D.C. Mayor Urges Homeland Security to Take Extra Measures Ahead of Inauguration
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging the Department of Homeland Security to take extra measures to protect the capital ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
FBI Tipped Off Capitol Police about Potential for Violence at U.S. Capitol
The FBI warned U.S. Capitol Police about the potential for violence at the Capitol on Jan 6 and even visited more than a dozen extremists to encourage them not to attend the planned protest.
Justice Department Considers Charges of Sedition Following Violence Capitol Siege
President Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday could face charges of seditious conspiracy, rioting and insurrection, Justice Department officials.
Grenade Sought by ATF Exploded, Killed Teen in North Carolina
The ATF made an urgent public plea in late December for help tracking down a hand grenade that was “thought to be inert” after it was sold to an unsuspecting customers at an antique mall in North Carolina.
Barr Slams Trump, Calling His Actions a ‘Betrayal’
By Allan Lengel Ex- Attorney General William Barr is slamming President Donald Trump, a day after he egged on supporters, who ended up trashing the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Barr called Trump’s behavior as a “betrayal” of the presidency. In a statement to the Associated Press, Barr said “orchestrating a mob to pressure Congress is inexcusable” The violence…