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Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection
Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.
Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows
With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
DC seeks security boost and eyes National Guard authority
Last week’s security debacle has lent momentum and urgency to the longstanding effort for D.C. to gain direct authority over its National Guard contingent.
DC National Guard activated for pro-Trump protests as mayor urges calm
Congress is meeting this week to certify the Electoral College results, and President Donald Trump has refused to concede while whipping up support for protests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press