5 folks, together with a U.S. Capitol Police officer, died within the storming of the constructing on Wednesday by supporters of President Donald
5 folks, together with a U.S. Capitol Police officer, died within the storming of the constructing on Wednesday by supporters of President Donald Trump who sought to thwart Congress’ counting of the Electoral Faculty vote and overturn Biden’s victory. Bowser has known as for an investigation into the Capitol Police pressure’s response to the group, which overran officers and breached the constructing. Trump’s incitement of the group has led to stress on him to depart workplace earlier than the inauguration, which is able to happen on the steps of the Capitol.
In her letter, Bowser requested that the performing legal professional basic direct the FBI to “present an intelligence and menace briefing each day” through the prolonged occasion interval.
The mayor additionally beneficial that DHS coordinate with the Protection Division, the Justice Division, Congress and the Supreme Courtroom to develop a “safety and federal pressure deployment plan” for all federal grounds.
Bowser wrote that establishing a federal plan with these businesses would enable D.C.’s police pressure to “deal with its native mission.”
The mayor added that town was submitting a request for a pre-disaster declaration below the Stafford Act.
The safety suggestions “are important to demonstrating our collective resolve in making certain the Constitutional transition of energy and our nation’s Capital within the days main as much as it,” Bowser wrote.