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‘De-occupy DC’: Two GOP congressmen say ‘QAnon threat’ being hyped to justify permanent fence & troops in US capital

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After US Capitol Police called for National Guard troops and razor wire to stay in place through March, citing online chatter by ‘QAnon,’ two Republican members of Congress accused them of drumming up excuses for the ‘occupation.’ … Read More >‘De-occupy DC’: Two GOP congressmen say ‘QAnon threat’ being hyped to justify permanent fence & troops in US capital

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Washington will not reopen, fears another attack (Full show)

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A leaked email suggests that the National Guard will remain deployed in the US capital of Washington, DC into the Fall, well past the publicly acknowledged March 12 deadline for their withdrawal. A $50 million razor wire fence remains around the US Capitol and the continued presence of National Guard units will cost taxpayers $2.65 million per day. RT America’s Faran Fronczak reports from the Capitol. … Read More >Washington will not reopen, fears another attack (Full show)

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Why was Capitol police chief’s request for National Guard denied ahead of riot? Republicans ask Nancy Pelosi

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House GOP seeking to learn why the National Guard wasn’t in place to prevent the January 6 Capitol riot and what took them so long to arrive are blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for denying them access to evidence. … Read More >Why was Capitol police chief’s request for National Guard denied ahead of riot? Republicans ask Nancy Pelosi

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Texas deploys National Guard as massive blizzard leaves 4.3mn without power in below-freezing temps

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed 90 National Guardsmen and thousands of state troopers for disaster relief after a severe winter storm stranded over 4 million people without power – or heat – in sub-freezing temperatures. … Read More >Texas deploys National Guard as massive blizzard leaves 4.3mn without power in below-freezing temps

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‘Have you declared martial law?’ Former US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard takes aim at Biden administration

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Former US congresswoman and one-time presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard pulled no punches deploring the Biden administration’s treatment of National Guard troops and liberty-loving Americans in the wake of the Capitol riot. … Read More >‘Have you declared martial law?’ Former US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard takes aim at Biden administration

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US shocked after National Guardsmen kicked out of Capitol Building and forced to lodge at parking lot after inauguration

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The US Capitol Police are in hot water again, after ordering National Guardsmen protecting the Capitol in Washington, DC to leave and find accommodation elsewhere. The decision was overturned hours later amid a public outcry. … Read More >US shocked after National Guardsmen kicked out of Capitol Building and forced to lodge at parking lot after inauguration

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Video: US troops occupy Washington DC in massive show of force

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On the periphery of DC’s heavily militarized Red Zone, Blumenthal spoke to local residents about the militarization of the nation’s capital and examined some of the public relations stunts deployed to generate public support for the unprecedented military show of force. … Read More >Video: US troops occupy Washington DC in massive show of force