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In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, photo, supporters of President Donald Trump, including Jacob Chansley, right with fur hat, are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol in Washington. A judge ordered corrections authorities to provide organic food to an Arizona man who is accused of participating in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Six Capitol Police officers suspended, 29 under investigation for actions during Capitol riot

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, photo, retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who served as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, salutes as he receives the People's Choice award in the first half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) **FILE**

Russel Honore: Capitol Police ‘complicit’ in riot

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, rioters try to break through a police barrier at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Former Capitol Police chief, sergeants-at-arms to testify before Senate on Jan. 6 riot

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

An honor guard carries an urn with the cremated remains of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick and a folded American flag up the steps of the U.S Capitol to lie in honor in the Rotunda, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Washington, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and the family, right,. watch. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Brian Sicknick, Capitol Police officer who died after riot, lies in honor

By Mary Clare Jalonick - Associated Press

This undated image provided by the United States Capitol Police shows U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, of injuries sustained during the riot at the Capitol. A native of South River, N.J., Sicknick served in the New Jersey Air National Guard and went on to a law enforcement career, which his family said was his lifelong dream. He joined the Capitol Police in 2008. (United States Capitol Police via AP)

Brian Sicknick, police officer killed in Capitol riot, to lie in honor in building’s Rotunda

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo smoke fills the walkway outside the Senate Chamber as supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers inside the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) **FILE**

U.S. Capitol Police union blasts acting chief for ‘unconscionable’ lack of preparation

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

This photo provided by Polk County (Iowa) Jail shows Douglas Jensen. Authorities have arrested Jensen from Des Moines, Iowa, who allegedly took part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol building by supporters of President Donald Trump. Police Sgt. Paul Parizek said Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, that officers assisted the FBI in arresting Jensen on Friday night at his home. (Polk County (Iowa) Jail via AP)

Iowa conspiracy theorist stays in custody, ordered to DC

By DAVID PITT - Associated Press

National Guard troops continue to be deployed around the Capitol one day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Guard in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry

By NOMAAN MERCHANT and LOLITA BALDOR and AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, participates in the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Congressional lawmakers apprehensive about security at inauguration

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

With the Washington Monument in the background, people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) **FILE**

The Latest: No public access to Capitol grounds Jan. 20

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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Joe Biden, Democrats allege racism in Capitol police response; Black conservatives push back

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Tim Ryan: 2 Capitol Police officers suspended in Capitol riot

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Howard Liebengood, Capitol Police officer, dies of apparent suicide; video shows assaults on police

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Capitol Police officers push back demonstrators who were trying to break into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) **FILE**

U.S. Capitol Police face day of reckoning

By Alex Swoyer and Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. The House and Senate certified the Democrat's electoral college win early Thursday after a violent throng of pro-Trump rioters spent hours Wednesday running rampant through the Capitol. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

By COLLEEN LONG, LOLITA BALDOR, MICHAEL BALSAMO and and NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

Supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted by Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Tim Ryan: Expect police firings or resignations after Capitol breach

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Police hold off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Capitol Police face shake-up after failure to fend off mob of protesters

By Jeff Mordock and Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Demonstators loyal to President Donald Trump, are sprayed by police, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, during a day of rioting at the Capitol. It's been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's presidential election, undercut the nation's democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

By COLLEEN LONG, LOLITA BALDOR, MICHAEL BALSAMO and and NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

U.S. Capitol Police officers walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Joe Scarborough screams for Trump arrest, rages at Capitol Police: ‘You open the f—-ing doors?!’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Capitol Police officer who shot, killed woman during protest placed on administrative leave

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times