Hundreds of National Guard Members Contract COVID After Protecting Capitol
The National Guard didn't test its 25,000 members deployed to the Capitol for COVID-19, nor have the members been observing CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of coronoavirus.
Numerous Lawmakers Offer Their Offices as Resting Spaces for National Guard
Photos and videos on social media show National Guardsmen lying on the floors of a parking garage.
National Guardsmen Moved Back Into Capitol From Parking Lot After Outrage
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to Washington, D.C. to provide extra security for the inauguration.
Exclusive: Official Fear of Trump Froze Intel Agencies, Led to Capitol Riot
Before the January 6th insurrection, thousands of pages of reports never used the term "Trump supporters." The security forces couldn't conceive that thousands of white people, many dressed in military garb, could seek to overthrow their government.
The National Guard Are Apparently All Over Washington D.C. Tinder
D.C. residents have noticed a seeming uptick in the number of men in uniform on Tinder ahead of Wednesday's Inauguration ceremony.
National Guard Members Removed From Inauguration Security
Officials fear that some of the people assigned to protect Washington may pose a threat to Joe Biden or other inauguration attendees.
Ashley Biden Doesn't Think Trumps Will Invite Bidens to White House
Donald Trump has refused to invite President-elect Joe Biden to the White House ahead of the January 20 inauguration.
National Guard Activated in 30 States Over Fears of Inauguration Violence
From California to Michigan, dozens of states will be bolstering security, including some declaring states of emergency and summoning the National Guard.
Fearing an Insider Attack, FBI is Vetting Guard Troops for Inauguration
"We're continually going through the process, and taking second, third looks at every one of the individuals assigned to this operation," one official said.
Inauguration Defense Officials on Alert for Inside Attack—Army Secretary
"We're continually going through the process, and taking second, third looks at every one of the individuals assigned to this operation," Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
Armored Military Humvee Stolen In California, FBI Search Underway
The vehicle was stolen from the National Guard Armory in Bell, a suburb of Los Angeles, California, on Friday.
Manchin Says U.S. Will Be Prepared for Threats Before Inauguration
"I've been speaking to the different officials around that have responsibility, and you'll never see that happen what you saw happen Wednesday [January 6]," the West Virginia senator said.
States Closing Capitol Buildings In Advance of Inauguration Protests
Officials in many states have announced that capitol buildings will be closed and security measures will be boosted during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week over fears that far-right extremists, fueled by false claims that the election was "stolen," could be planning violence.
Pence Greets Troops Guarding U.S. Capitol as Trump Lays Low in White House
The vice president told the troops to have a "safe inauguration" and thanked them for their service.
Gavin Newsom Deploys 1,000 National Guard Troops Over Fears of Civil Unrest
The California Highway Patrol and Department of General Services have also installed a 6-foot chain link fence around the perimeter of the State Capitol in Sacramento.
2 House Dems Ask Army Secretary to Give National Guardsmen Cots
The letter by the congressional members comes shortly after photos circulated on social media showing National Guard members sleeping on the floors of the Capitol in the wake of the deadly riot.
Everything We Know About Lady Gaga's Inauguration Performance
The "Chromatica" singer has been a vocal supporter of the Democrats and campaigned for a Biden-Harris victory in 2020.
Mom of National Guard Says His D.C. Deployment Worse Than Afghanistan
Photos of Guardsmen sleeping on floors have circulated on social media, as one mother wants to let others know about the experience facing the men and women working to keep the city secure.
Biden Inauguration To Have More National Guard Than Trump, Obama Combined
Some 20,000 troops will be deployed to Washington, D.C. next week to protect the ceremony, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said Wednesday.
National Guard Inauguration Deployment Among Largest in City's History
During a press conference on Wednesday, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said, "I think you can expect to see somewhere, upwards beyond 20,000 members of the National Guard that will be here in the footprint of the District of Columbia."
Photos Circulate of National Guard Members in Riot Gear Sleeping in Capitol
National Guard members from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia and Maryland were sent to the nation's capital to stop any more potential violence.
National Guard on Standby for Pro-Trump Rallies After Boogaloo Boys Threat
Minnesota governor Tim Walz said the public should expect "an appropriate presence of folks there to ensure that there's peaceful gatherings" at the state Capitol.
Fact Check: Did Trump Call in National Guard After Rioters Stormed Capitol?
After President Trump claimed he directed the National Guard for immediate deployment after the Capitol Building raid, several reports point to Vice President Pence as the lead White House orchestrater.
Exclusive: Officials Bypass Trump to Protect DC from Insurrection
"There is no established system to employ the military if the president himself is the instigator of an insurrection," an official told Newsweek.
Joe Scarborough Drops F-Bomb Live on Air in Trump Rant Over Capitol Riots
At one point, he told police officers: "You open the door for them and let them breach the people's house."
FBI, DHS, White House Advisers Foresaw Possible Riots, Looked the Other Way
The law enforcement and security people responsible for maintaining order in D.C. weren't ready, weren't properly organized and weren't impartial.
Entire D.C. National Guard Activated Amid Capitol Protest, More on the Way
"All Americans should be outraged by this attack on our nation's Capitol," Maryland Governor Larry Hogan tweeted. "This is a heinous and violent assault on the heart of our democracy. I will not stand for this, and neither should any American."
Fact Check: Was National Guard Called For Trump Protests But Not Others?
Pro-Trump demonstrations are in Washington this week to protest Georgia's run-off election and the congressional meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump.
El Paso Offers Morgue Workers $27 an Hour as area Overrun by COVID Deaths
The National Guard has been deployed to the region as extra workers are being recruited at a morgue overrun by COVID-19 deaths.
National Guard Deployed Across U.S. In Case of Post-Election Unrest
Deployed to support state officials with Election Day duties, the Guard could also be called on to help local and state police deal with any post-election unrest.