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Larry Harris, 66, told police that he stopped three vans because he believed people inside them had kidnapped a woman and child, authorities said.
The 7-foot-tall barriers have been in place since the Jan. 6 insurrection. Lawmakers from both parties have called for them to be removed.
The request, reported by multiple outlets, comes amid heightened security in response to a another potential extremist plot to attack the Capitol complex.
The Capitol Police chief requested help during the insurrection, Maj. Gen. William Walker testified — but it didn't get approved for three hours and 19 minutes.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"I truly appreciate all that you do," the first lady told the troops stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
Pentagon officials initially denied that Michael Flynn's high-ranking military brother took part in a key conversation about bringing in the National Guard.
The circumstances around the deadly UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter crash are under investigation, officials said.
Law enforcement officials are contending not only with the potential for outside threats but also with rising concerns about an insider attack.
The two service members are connected to right-wing militia groups, according to officials. No plot against the president-elect was found.
The massive undertaking underscores fears that some of the very people assigned to protect Washington could threaten the incoming administration.