Emily Zantow

Police: Man with gun arrested at ‘Justice for J6’ rally

U.S. Capitol Police say a man with a handgun was arrested on Saturday at the "Justice for J6" rally near the Capitol.

September 18, 2021

Capitol Police deputize outside law enforcement as special officers for ‘Justice for J6’ rally

U.S. Capitol Police deputized outside law enforcement as special officers on Saturday ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally near the Capitol building.

September 18, 2021

Doctors among 100+ charged for health care fraud linked to COVID-19, opioids

More than 100 people including doctors and nurses are facing federal charges for health care fraud schemes involving involving telemedicine, the coronavirus pandemic and opioids.

September 17, 2021

‘Not taking any chances’: Capitol Police chief says agency prepared for threats of violence at rally

Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said Friday that the agency is "not taking any chances" when it comes to threats of violence linked to the Saturday rally supporting jailed Jan. 6 Capitol rioters.

September 17, 2021

Pentagon OKs 100 National Guard troops for Saturday rally

The Pentagon will deploy 100 D.C. National Guard troops to be on standby for the rally Saturday supporting the jailed Jan. 6 Capitol rioters.

September 17, 2021

DHS warns of ‘small’ amount of online threats encouraging violence before Capitol rally: Reports

The Department of Homeland Security has alerted law enforcement agencies of a "small" amount of online threats of violence before the Saturday rally supporting jailed Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, according to news reports.

September 17, 2021

Police to discuss preparations for Saturday protest at Capitol

Top local police officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon to discuss security preparations for the rally in support of the jailed Jan. 6 protesters on Saturday.

September 17, 2021

DOJ to review screening of grant recipients for ‘illegal discrimination’

The Biden Justice Department is launching a review of how it ensures the grants it gives to law enforcement agencies and other organizations are not used to fund "illegal discrimination."

September 16, 2021

Fence, cameras installed around U.S. Capitol ahead of ‘Justice for J6’ rally

The U.S. Capitol is again surrounded by a fence, surveillance cameras have been installed, and the National Guard has been asked to be on standby as police in Washington prepare for the "Justice for J6" rally this weekend.

September 16, 2021

FBI director ‘furious’ over botched Nassar probe, apologizes for misconduct

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday apologized to the U.S. gymnasts who were sexually abused by Larry Nassar and said the agency's failure to properly investigate allegations against him "was beyond the pale."

September 15, 2021

Simone Biles, other Olympic gymnasts testify on FBI mishandling of Nassar abuse probe

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and three other elite gymnasts offered wrenching testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the FBI ignoring or mishandling sexual abuse allegations the women lodged against former U.S. gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

September 15, 2021

DOJ seeks emergency block of Texas abortion law

The Biden Justice Department wants a federal judge to temporarily block Texas' abortion law, arguing it is a "severe intrusion" on women's constitutional rights.

September 15, 2021

Senate Judiciary holds nomination hearing for Elizabeth Prelogar, Biden’s pick for solicitor general

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing Tuesday for Elizabeth Prelogar, who is President Biden's pick for Solicitor General.

September 14, 2021

Arizona AG sues over Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Arizona is suing the Biden administration over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers and private businesses with more than 100 employees, arguing the rule unlawfully favors illegal migrants over American citizens.

September 14, 2021

DOJ launches ‘pattern or practice’ probe into Georgia prisons

The Justice Department announced Tuesday a civil rights investigation into state prisons in Georgia.

September 14, 2021

Biden DOJ restricts agents’ use of chokeholds, ‘no-knock’ warrants

The Justice Department on Tuesday announced sweeping restrictions on when federal law enforcement agents can use chokeholds and "no-knock" warrants.

September 14, 2021

Justice Department unveils new rules on federal oversight of local police agencies

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Monday announced new rules for how the federal government will monitor reforms by local law enforcement agencies under the Justice Department's crackdown on police misconduct.

September 13, 2021

Capitol fence going back up for Saturday’s ‘Justice for J6’ rally

The fence blocking the U.S. Capitol from visitors will return nearly two months after it was removed, as part of the security measures being taken for a Saturday rally backing hundreds of people accused of storming the building on Jan. 6 in support of then-President Trump.

September 13, 2021

Capitol Police: Man with bayonet, machete arrested outside DNC headquarters

U.S. Capitol Police on Monday arrested a man who they say had multiple knives inside his truck outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

September 13, 2021

‘I love it being back’: Football fans embrace Washington’s new era

FedEx Field has had more than its share of detractors over the years, but good luck trying to find any of those critics at Sunday's season-opener for the Washington Football Team.

September 12, 2021