Those in charge of security for the U.S. Capitol are testifying in public for the first time on Tuesday before Congress.
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is holding the hearing as it reviews security preparations in advance of the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt, and as it examines what steps were taken to defend the Capitol and lawmakers on the day itself.
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What To Expect
The hearing will begin at 10 a.m., and will include testimony from:
- Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee
- Former Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger
- Former House Sergeant at Arms Paul D. Irving
- Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund
This hearing marks the first time that officials directly responsible for securing federal lawmakers and the Capitol will answer questions publicly.
The hearing is being jointly held with the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
Those in charge of security for the U.S. Capitol are testifying in public for the first time on Tuesday before Congress.
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is holding the hearing as it reviews security preparations in advance of the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt, and as it examines what steps were taken to defend the Capitol and lawmakers on the day itself.
Follow along below.
Ron Johnsonwax still insisting that Antifa was behind the riots?
Assisted by the Black Panthers.
The lapse of time since 1/6 has given the GOPs on the panel ample time to spin their questions away from the mob and its backers/enablers and towards inadequate preparations management.
Just read that Josh (Hitler Pump Fist) Hawley will be one of them.