Members-Only Article

Where Things Stand: Hill Staffers And Members Linger In Fear Together

This is your TPM afternoon briefing.

TOPSHOT - Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021. - Donald Trump's supporters stormed a session of Congress held today, Januar... TOPSHOT - Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021. - Donald Trump's supporters stormed a session of Congress held today, January 6, to certify Joe Biden's election win, triggering unprecedented chaos and violence at the heart of American democracy and accusations the president was attempting a coup. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) MORE LESS

|

January 28, 2021 1:07 p.m.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) just made a stunning and pointed remark about the very real fears that House members are facing regarding security of the Capitol in the aftermath of the insurrection: “the enemy is within the House of Representatives.”

Already a member? Sign In

To access exclusive analysis and reporting from TPM’s award-winning staff along with:

The Hive Member Forum

Members-Only Newsletter

Exclusive RSS Feeds

Commenting

Prime

$60/yr

Access to member exclusives and fewer ads

Get Prime

Prime Ad Free

$100/yr