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"I am legally permitted to carry my firearm in Washington, D.C. and within the Capitol complex," she tweeted. "Metal detectors outside of the House would not have stopped the violence we saw last week — it's just another political stunt by Speaker Pelosi." Under the direction of Speaker Pelosi, magnetometers are at entrances to the House floor. And you guys did it without any consultation with the minority," Davis told House Minority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., outside the chamber. On the House floor, during arguments on a motion regarding the 25th Amendment, Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., called the metal detectors an "atrocity."

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☆ House Republicans scoff at new security measures in place at the US Capitol less than a week after Trump provoked a violent insurrection
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com + 0.00 time to read: +3 min

A number of House Republicans sparred with Capitol police Tuesday over new security measures that were implemented in the wake of the Capitol siege on January 6. Reporters at the Capitol building saw GOP lawmakers — including Reps. Lauren Boebert, Louie Gohmert, and Steve Scalise — scoffing at the newly installed metal detectors at the US Capitol. A number of House Republicans are flouting the new security measures put in place at the Capitol building in the wake of a violent insurrection attempt on January 6, according to reporters covering Capitol Hill. After pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol building last week, Capitol police implemented new safety protocols, including newly installed metal detectors and mask requirements. Aside from those who argued with Capitol police, GOP freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a QAnon supporter, complied with the new security measure.

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☆ De Blasio announces NYC severs all contracts with Trump Organization
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +4 min

SEE NEW POSTSDe Blasio announces NYC severs all contracts with Trump Organization New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city of New York is cutting ties with the Trump Organization. "The city of New York is severing all contracts with the Trump Organization. "Inciting an insurrection against the United States government clearly constitutes criminal activity," he said. Ocasio-Cortez said it is "not an exaggeration" to say that many members of the House were "nearly assassinated." The impeachment measure is likely to sail through the Democratic-led House, with or without Republican support.

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☆ Rep. McGovern: 'America was attacked and we must respond'
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +6 min

The House is set to vote on the article later Wednesday and it is expected to pass with support from both Democrats and a handful of Republicans. There had been some debate among Democratic leadership, led by Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, who suggested that they could wait until after Biden's first 100 days in office. But a readout of a closed-door briefing of Republican House members Tuesday, obtained by NBC News, quotes acting U.S. Capitol Police Assistant Chief Sean Gallagher as saying he never saw any such information. Share this -AOC says she feared for her life during Capitol riot: 'I thought I was going to die' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., says she feared for her life as a violent mob stormed the Capitol building last week. Ocasio-Cortez said it is "not an exaggeration" to say that many members of the House were "nearly assassinated."

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☆ Hoyer says House will send article of impeachment to Senate immediately
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +6 min

SEE NEW POSTSHoyer says House will send article of impeachment to Senate immediately House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., told NBC News that he would send over the article of impeachment to the Senate immediately once it is passed. He did not specify if immediately meant later Wednesday or another day. The House is set to vote on the article later Wednesday and it is expected to pass with support from both Democrats and a handful of Republicans. But a readout of a closed-door briefing of Republican House members Tuesday, obtained by NBC News, quotes acting U.S. Capitol Police Assistant Chief Sean Gallagher as saying he never saw any such information. Ocasio-Cortez said it is "not an exaggeration" to say that many members of the House were "nearly assassinated."

☆ National Guard troops rest before impeachment vote
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +5 min

SEE NEW POSTSNational Guard troops rest before impeachment vote Leigh Ann Caldwell / NBC News National Guard members sleep in Emancipation Hall, top, and in front of a bust of President Abraham Lincoln at the Capitol on Wednesday. "The city of New York is severing all contracts with the Trump Organization. Ocasio-Cortez said it is "not an exaggeration" to say that many members of the House were "nearly assassinated." Others Republicans who announced support for impeachment Tuesday were Reps. John Katko of New York, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, Fred Upton of Michigan and Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington. The impeachment measure is likely to sail through the Democratic-led House, with or without Republican support.

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☆ House Democrats looking at impeachment vote next week, senior Democrat says
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-08 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +4 min

SEE NEW POSTSHouse Democrats looking at impeachment vote next week, senior Democrat says House Democratic leaders are eyeing a vote on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as early as the middle of next week, Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark said Friday. So we can use procedural tools to get articles of impeachment to the floor for a House vote quickly," Clark, D-Mass., said on CNN’s "New Day." Asked how early the House Judiciary Committee could bring the articles to the floor, Clark said, "That will be ... as early as mid-next week." They discussed how to expedite the process and could call the House back into session as soon as Monday. Pelosi made clear that the House is prepared to move forward with impeachment if Pence decides not to take action.

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☆ Sen. Manchin asks Twitter to suspend Trump's account in the run-up to Inauguration Day
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-08 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +6 min

SEE NEW POSTSSen. Manchin asks Twitter to suspend Trump's account in the run-up to Inauguration Day Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., on Friday called on Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump's account in the run-up to Inauguration Day, saying it would be "in the best interest of our national security and public safety." @jack, once again I urge you to suspend the @realDonaldTrump @twitter account in the interest of our national security and public safety. The company also warned that further violations of its rules would result in the permanent suspension" of Trump's account. "We know that we have limited time, but that every day that Donald Trump is president of the United States, is a day of grave danger. Share this -Day after clashing with pro-Trump mob, Capitol officer dies A U.S. Capitol Police officer has died a day after clashing with a pro-Trump mob at the Capitol.

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☆ Pelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff after death of police Officer Brian Sicknick
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-08 | by ( Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com + 0.00 time to read: +5 min

SEE NEW POSTSPelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff after death of police Officer Brian Sicknick House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has ordered the flags at the Capitol to be flown at half-staff in honor of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, the speaker's deputy chief of staff, Drew Hammill, said on Twitter. Pelosi made clear that the House is prepared to move forward with impeachment if Pence decides not to take action. Share this -Day after clashing with pro-Trump mob, Capitol officer dies A U.S. Capitol Police officer has died a day after clashing with a pro-Trump mob at the Capitol. Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured while engaging with protesters Wednesday and returned to his division office, where he collapsed, Capitol Police spokeswoman Eva Malecki said. Sicknick, who joined the Capitol Police department in 2008, is the fifth person to die from Wednesday's violent clash in Washington.

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