Latest "Capitol riots" stories

5 takeaways from what defense leaders told the Jan. 6 committee

A special congressional committee investigating the violence recently released more than 900 pages of testimony from military leaders on the attack.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

5 months ago

The Pentagon has streamlined the process for sending National Guard troops into DC

The change should make it less complicated to request D.C. National Guard activation.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

Civilian employee who allegedly advocated for ‘civil war’ banned from Air Force base

Air Force Materiel Command has barred an unnamed civilian employee from one of its bases after it said the man, allegedly a member of the far-right Proud Boys, threatened violence against the government.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Guard waited more than three hours for approval to respond to Capitol riots, official says

The commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard said he was frustrated by Pentagon leaders' response to the Capitol attack.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Guard response not to blame for deadly Capitol riot, former Army secretary testifies

Ryan McCarthy told lawmakers the Defense Department had no intelligence indicating a violent attack on Congress.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

DC pizza shop is helping feed the National Guard

The National Guard can't accept cots, but the can take pizza.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

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