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In this image from U.S. Capitol Police security video, released and annotated by the Justice Department in the Statement of Facts supporting an arrest warrant, Taylor Taranto, circled in yellow, enters the U.S. Capitol through the Upper West Terrace door on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington

Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023

Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Trump pardons Navy veteran convicted in Capitol riot

Thomas Caldwell, a retired Navy intelligence officer, was tried alongside Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes but acquitted of seditious conspiracy.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

5 months ago

Guard leaders eye end to Capitol Hill, border security missions

More than 120,000 Guard troops have been deployed in recent months.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Lawmakers propose $200 million for new Guard quick reaction force to aid Capitol security

The quick reaction force would fall under the District of Columbia Air National Guard.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Quantico Marine major charged with assaulting an officer during Capitol breach

Maj. Christopher Warnagiris was the first active-duty service member to be charged for crimes related to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach.

By Andrea Scott

4 years ago

Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection

Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

2 charged in Jan. 6 assault of Capitol cop, a military vet, to remain behind bars

The judge said the assault with chemical spray on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and two other officers contributed to the mob's ability to breach the police line that had been guarding the Capitol.

4 years ago

Trump acting Pentagon chief defends military response to Jan. 6 riot at Capitol

Christopher Miller’s testimony will amount to the most thorough explanation of Pentagon actions after months of criticism that it took hours for the National Guard to arrive.

4 years ago

Former acting defense chief to testify on Pentagon’s response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is scheduled to testify next week about the Pentagon's role in responding to the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

4 years ago

Wisconsin National Guard soldier, friend charged in Capitol attack

Both men admitted they entered the Capitol, an FBI affidavit said.

4 years ago

Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms

Former military leaders with Operation Protect Democracy will now advocate for more voting access for all Americans, not just troops.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Still at Capitol, National Guard to assist with security at Biden’s first address to Congress

The joint session is designated as a “national special security event,” which clears the way for communication, funding and preparation between multiple agencies, including the Capitol Police, Pentagon, Homeland Security and District-area police.

4 years ago

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