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Jan 6 Capitol Breach Response

The response of the D.C. National Guard to the January 6 Capitol breach, including the impact of Pentagon memoranda and the federal chain of command.

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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 ...