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House GOPer Calls for Open Hearings on Surveillance of Representatives, Staffers

Congressional officials should “put the brakes” on controversial U.S. Capitol internal security programs and convene a public hearing “for members of Congress and the public to weigh in,” according to Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.). The North Dakota Republican’s comment followed revelations from two other House Members about what appears to be unconstitutional monitoring of representatives’…


House Republican Calls for Open Hearings on Surveillance of Representatives, Staffers

Congressional officials should “put the brakes” on controversial U.S. Capitol internal security programs and convene a public hearing “for members of Congress and the public to weigh in,” according to Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.). The North Dakota Republican’s comment followed revelations from two other House members about what appears to be unconstitutional monitoring of representatives’…


‘The Canadian Way’: Former Sergeant-at-Arms Calls for Dialogue to Resolve Trucker Protests

A former official in charge of security for the House of Commons called for peaceful dialogue with participants of truckers’ “Freedom Convoy,” as the Ottawa City Council ramps up rhetoric and measures to end the protests. In a post on Twitter, former Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers said the “Canadian Way,” which involves respectful debate and dialogue,…


Civil Liberties Fears Prompted by House Sergeant-at-Arms’ New Capitol Access ID Plan

Members of Congress worry that House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker’s proposal for sophisticated new electronic identification programs to monitor and control who can enter any part of the U.S. Capitol complex could become a civil liberties nightmare. “We must ensure we are protecting the rights of citizens to petition their elected officials, and legislative activities guaranteed…


Civil Liberties Concern Prompted by House Sergeant-at-Arms’ New Capitol Access ID Plan

Members of Congress are concerned that House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker’s proposal for sophisticated new electronic identification programs to monitor and control who can enter any part of the U.S. Capitol complex could become a civil liberties nightmare. “We must ensure we are protecting the rights of citizens to petition their elected officials, and legislative activities…


Civil Liberties Concern Prompted by House Sergeant-at-Arms’s New Capitol Access ID Plan

Members of Congress are concerned that House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker’s proposal for sophisticated new electronic identification programs to monitor and control who can enter any part of the U.S. Capitol complex could become a civil liberties nightmare. “We must ensure we are protecting the rights of citizens to petition their elected officials, and legislative activities…


Pelosi Accused of Stonewalling GOP Demand for Documents Detailing Her Jan. 6 Role

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is ignoring a demand from the top Republican on the House Administration Committee for documents and messages with important details of key decisions she made before and during the Jan. 6 incursion. “The events of January 6, 2021 exposed serious security vulnerabilities at the Capitol Complex. Unfortunately, over…


National Guard Commander Nominated to Lead House Security as Sergeant-at-Arms

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Friday announced the appointment of a Washington military commander to serve as the sergeant-at-arms, the chamber’s top law enforcement officer. “It is my honor to appoint District of Columbia National Guard Major General William J. Walker to serve as the 38th Sergeant-at-Arms for the House of Representatives,” Pelosi said in…