The watchdog report released internally last month, obtained by The Associated Press ahead of a congressional hearing Thursday (US time), adds to what is already known about broader security and intelligence failures that Congress has been investigating since hundreds of former US President Donald Trump s supporters laid siege to the Capitol.
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In this January 6, 2021 file photo, police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington in the US.
In an extensive and detailed timeline of that day, the report describes conversations between officials as they disagreed on whether National Guard forces were necessary to back up the understaffed Capitol Police force.
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Joe Biden picked up a toy and handed it back to
Abigail Evans, daughter of slain Capitol Police Officer
William “Billy” Evans, after she dropped it during a memorial ceremony for her dad.
On Wednesday morning’s edition of New Day, Berman and Harlow played part of President Biden’s heartfelt speech at the memorial, then highlighted a moment that occurred during Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s remarks minutes earlier.
As Pelosi spoke, Abigail Evans dropped a toy version of the Capitol Dome, and the president bent down to pick it up, handed it back to her, and appeared to offer some words of comfort.
Officer’s killing reflects constant danger.
The inspector general of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) will testify before Congress Thursday to answer questions from lawmakers about an internal report describing a multitude of missteps that left the force underprepared for the Jan. 6 riot.
The 104-page watchdog report prepared by Capitol Police Inspector General Michael A. Bolton was released internally last month. It detailed how riot shields had shattered upon impact, expired weapons couldn’t be used, officers had inadequate training and the department s intelligence division had few set standards, according to The Associated Press, which obtained a copy of the report before Thursday s hearing.