25 domestic terrorism investigations opened after Capitol attack

25 domestic terrorism investigations opened after Capitol attack

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Law enforcement officers opened at least 25 domestic terrorism cases after the riot that broke out in the U.S. Capitol building last week amid pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, DC

Rep. Jason CrowJason CrowFive Democratic centrists oppose Pelosi for president in tight vote Pelosi wins president’s seat for the fourth time in dramatic vote Giffords launches national group of gun owners for security to fight NRA MORE (D-Colo.) Confirmed on Twitter on Sunday that the Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthyRyan McCarthyOvernight Defense: Pentagon Chief Condemns Capitol Riots | Mayor calls for removal of Trump | Fence erected around the Capitol | Murdered woman, veteran Air Force senator, Democratic senator, raises concerns about possession of DC Guard security to erect 7-foot ‘non-scalable fence’ around Capitol Hill after violent unrest MORE said during a call that “at least 25 cases of domestic terrorism were opened as a result of the attack on the Capitol,” according to Crow’s notes in the conversation.

McCarthy “indicated that the (Department of Defense) is aware of other possible threats posed by potential terrorists in the days up to and including Induction Day and is working with local and federal authorities to coordinate security preparations,” wrote Crow.

According to Crow’s account of the call, the Department of Defense made “several” attempts to offer National Guard resources to the Washington DC Metropolitan Police and the US Capitol Police before the crowd broke into the Capitol building in January 6. The department “has repeatedly been told that no additional resources are needed.”

The Democratic lawmaker also said that “due to a lack of coordination and preparation, there was no operational center in operation at the Pentagon to manage (National Guard) presence and direct additional resources” amid the turmoil.

Crow and Rep. Ruben GallegoRuben GallegoHow Joe Biden made history in Arizona. Biden’s choices leave Democrats with the smallest majority in the House of modern history ER Physician chosen to lead the Hispanic Group MORE (D-Ariz.) On Saturday he sent a letter to McCarthy requesting a briefing for members of the House Armed Services Committee on the Department of Defense and the National Guard’s response to the mutiny, in addition to preparing for the president-elect. Joe BidenJoe BidenKim says that North Korean efforts will focus on bringing the United States to its knees. Amazon suspends Parler from web hosting service Pelosi asks Democrats to prepare to return to Washington this week amid impeachment calls for MOREopening next week.

Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel BowserMuriel BowserSunday previews: Riots stir Washington as demands for Trump’s removal grow. Terrorism is a tactic – not a color or ideology. The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump finally admits; The pressure of amendment 25 grows MORE (D) on Sunday asked the Department of Homeland Security to take additional steps to ensure that the country’s capital is safe before the inauguration.

Bowser called for an extension of the special security period surrounding the inauguration, the declaration of a pre-disaster zone and more.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan told CNN Union State on Sunday that the Maryland National Guard mobilized quickly after hearing about the violation of the US Capitol, but he was unable to get permission to send troops to Washington DC for “a good time”.

Governors must receive permission from the Department of Defense to send troops to the country’s capital.

“So our Guard mobilized and it was ready. But we couldn’t really cross the border into DC without OK. And that was a long time ago. We continued to climb the mast, our generals talking to the National Guard generals. And finally, I got a call from Ryan McCarthy, the Army secretary, asking if we could go to town. But we were already mobilizing, “said Hogan.

The Hill contacted the Army for comment.

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