Public Safety
Philly detective under investigation after allegedly attending Trump rally before riot
The detective’s assignment has been changed pending the outcome of the investigation.
3 years ago
Oaths questioned as Trump’s backers fight against loss
In the aftermath of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, some critics are accusing Republicans of violating their oaths of office.
3 years ago
Amazon said it was removing Parler from its web hosting service, while Apple said it suspended the social media app from its store.
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As inauguration nears, concern of more pro-Trump violence grows
Wednesday's violent insurrection at the Capitol led to the death of five people. Some lawmakers and others worry that it was just the beginning of what's to come.
3 years ago
2 men in high-profile photos among latest charged in DC riot
Two men accused of joining a mob of Trump’s supporters that stormed the Capitol — one wearing a horned, fur hat and the other carrying Pelosi's lectern were arrested Saturday.
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Ex-Secret Service leader predicts safe Biden inaugural despite Capitol riot
Mike White led the Presidential Protective Division until June 2017. He blames abysmal preparation for this week’s violence but says that won’t happen on Jan. 20.
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Listen 1:55City’s Hall’s evacuation plan: How Philly government has responded to past breaches
The most dangerous situation in recent history was a 1990 pipe bomb in the basement.
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The first step to quelling an insurrection is installing a competent government, said author and Navy veteran Malcolm Nance.
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Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions
The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured “while physically engaging with protesters" during the Wednesday riot.
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Trump condemns Capitol Hill violence, ignores his role in inciting the mob
Twitter had threatened to block him from the platform over posts he made in the wake of the violence.
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Pa. man arrested during Capitol insurrection unrepentant: ‘The doors were open.’
A Pa. Trump supporter was one of the few insurrectionists arrested Wednesday for storming the nation’s capital in an attempt to disrupt the 2020 election.
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Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment
Democrats and some Republicans want Trump removed before his term ends on Jan. 20 with Democrat Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Election officials warned ‘someone’s going to get shot,’ but that didn’t stop Trump
For years, those in charge of voting have said stoking false fears about voting would one day lead to violence. On Wednesday, they were proven right.
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Capitol has seen violence over 220 years, but not like this
In more than 220 years, the U.S. Capitol had seen nothing like it: a roiling mob, forcing its way past its majestic marble columns, disrupting the passage of power.
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