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Capitol security

The security measures in place at the Capitol, including the role of the House sergeant-at-arms.

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Jan 12, 2026
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How did Pentagon memos and the chain of command affect the D.C. National Guard’s ability to deploy on Jan. 6?

Pentagon memoranda issued in the days before Jan. 6 imposed unusual limits on how the D.C. National Guard could be used and on the commander’s ability to move forces without higher authorization, and ...

Jan 23, 2026

Does Nancy pelosi have the authority to call international guard

, as Speaker of the , does not possess unilateral legal authority to order the deployment of the to the or elsewhere; that power lies with the and, when delegated, with officials such as the defense s...

Jan 6, 2026

Which specific Capitol artworks were repaired after January 6 and what did the conservation process entail?

The House curator and the Architect of the Capitol reported that eight works from the House collection—described collectively as six sculptures and two paintings—required conservation after the Januar...

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