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January 6 security breakdown

The security breakdown during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Jan 23, 2026
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Who was the Chief of the US Capitol Police in 2021?

was the sworn Chief of the Capitol Police entering and resigned in the immediate aftermath of the attack, after which Assistant Chief served as acting chief until J. Thomas “Tom” Manger was appointed ...

Feb 3, 2026

What intelligence warnings did Capitol Police receive before January 6 2021?

Capitol Police and multiple federal agencies received numerous warning signs in the weeks and days before , 2021, including open‑source social media posts calling for violence, field and reports notin...

Jan 16, 2026

What role did House and Capitol security leadership play on January 6 2021?

House and Capitol security leadership played a central operational and oversight role in the runup to and response during the January 6, 2021, attack: U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) leaders failed to prep...

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