Posts Tagged ‘US Capitol’
Hogan Visits Md. National Guard Troops In DC
Maryland National Guard soldiers deployed to the US Capitol for security at Wednesday’s tomorrow’s presidential inauguration received a visit from Governor Larry Hogan. Hogan was briefed on security operations Monday by Maryland Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead, who commands the National Guard troops during this operation. Hogan has extended the Maryland National Guard’s mission in Washington,…
Read MoreDC Riot Prompts Concerns About Protection At State Capitols
Delaware legislative leaders said Thursday that with the start of the new legislative session just days away, they are reviewing security protocols with Capitol Police and the Office of Safety and Homeland Security. In response to the invasion at the US Capitol, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf (D- Rehoboth Beach) and Senate President pro tem David…
Read MoreHarris: Election Debate Surrounded ‘Legitimate Constitutional Concerns’
Blunt Rochester Calls For Removal Of President Trump
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D- Del.) Thursday called for the removal of President Trump from office, joining a movement that grew out of Wednesday’s breach at the US Capitol in Washington. Blunt Rochester shared this message on social media Thursday: “To my fellow Delawareans – here’s where I stand on Pres. Trump. As I…
Read MoreDel. National Guard Members Deployed To Washington
Governor John Carney announced Thursday that members of the Delaware National Guard would be deployed to Washington to assist with efforts to maintain safety and security following Wednesday’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. “After conversations with DC authorities, I am deploying members of the Delaware National Guard to Washington to support law enforcement and…
Read MoreUS Capitol Stormed On Day Of Electoral Debate
Demonstrators scaled barricades and proceeded unimpeded through security at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC Wednesday, rushing Senators, Representatives and staffers to secure locations. The chaotic events came on the day that lawmakers were debating whether to officially put the final seal on the results of the November 3rd election. WGMD News has heard…
Read MoreWilmington 6th Grader Among President’s Special Guests at Tonight’s State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump will deliver his second State of the Union address tonight, which will be heard live on WGMD. As always there will be special guests of the President and First Lady who will be present – and mentioned during the address. Included this year is 6th grader Joshua Trump from Wilmington who has…
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