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A congresswoman questioned where the money would come from to cover deployments within the limited budget. The speaker responded by recalling 2020 when Minnesota Governor Walz abandoned a police precinct and allowed it to be burned, leading to days of chaos in Minneapolis. Because of this, the National Guard mobilization was too late. The speaker stated that President Trump recognized that such situations are bad for citizens. The speaker believes ICE has the right to safely conduct operations in any state, especially after 21,000,000 illegals crossed the border under the previous administration. The congresswoman reiterated her budget question. The speaker stated that the National Guard and Marines were deployed to protect ICE in Los Angeles so they can enforce immigration law, unlike what Governor Walz did in 2020.

The speaker expresses offense at claims that someone sent the National Guard, stating that this person never offered the National Guard despite bipartisan requests, including from Mitch McConnell. The speaker alleges the person's secretary of the army and secretary of defense delayed, and the National Guard was not sent until hours later, resulting in injuries and deaths. The speaker accuses the person of lying on TV, claiming a detachment from the truth and specifically refuting the claim of sending the National Guard, urging the press to challenge this assertion. The speaker also states that they do not have control of security, which is handled differently, referencing the power of the White House.

"I had the pleasure of talking with both Nick Sorter, the journalist who was attacked in Portland yesterday and then arrested there, oddly enough." "And also the attorney general, Pam Bondi, my boss, about what is happening in Portland and the urgent need for federal civil rights investigation over there." "we promptly moved to open up that federal civil rights investigation." "Portland is already under a federal consent decree for its failed police practices." "our very detailed demands for information are requiring body cam information and details about why, multiple journalists have been attacked there in Portland and the police seem to do nothing about it." "National Guard is being activated in Portland, thanks to our president's leadership." "So, follow along and we will keep everyone posted as we go forward in this situation."

Nancy informs the Governor that Representative Hoyer spoke with Governor Hogan, but federal approval is likely needed for the Virginia National Guard to enter another jurisdiction. She reports that people are breaking windows, someone was shot, and the situation is horrendous, allegedly at the instigation of the President of the United States. She expresses gratitude for the Governor's actions and requests to stay in touch. The Virginia Guard has been called in. The Governor stated that they sent 200 state police and a unit of the National Guard.

The speaker thanks Congressman Gomez and associates themselves with previous remarks. They state the president said he can't send in the National Guard without the governor's agreement, but also questioned if he has to obey the Constitution. They urge everyone to read Article 10, which states the National Guard cannot be called up by the president without the governor's consent, which is the basis of California's lawsuit. The speaker claims people are being deported for obeying the law by reporting in regularly while awaiting resolution of their immigration status. They believe this is a distraction. They caution that anarchists exploit large gatherings. The speaker notes that after the January 6th violence, the president refused to send in the National Guard despite requests, and now, in a "contra constitutional way," he has sent the National Guard into California. They find his actions inconsistent and a violation of the Constitution.

The speaker accuses the Trump administration of authoritarian tendencies, citing the federalizing of the National Guard and threats to deploy marines. He claims Trump is inflaming the situation and needs to "pull back." The speaker says he spoke with Trump on Friday night for twenty minutes, but Trump never mentioned the National Guard, calling Trump a "stone cold liar." He states there's "no working with the president, there's only working for him, and I will never work for Donald Trump." He says he received no heads-up about the National Guard deployment, finding out from a staffer. He believes Trump manufactured a crisis, as local law enforcement didn't request additional resources, and is moving towards a constitutional crisis. Regarding threats of arrest, the speaker challenges Hohman to arrest him, telling him to "lay your hands off four year old girls that are trying to get educated." He says he has had no communication with Hohman.

The transcript centers on discussions about security failures on January 6, 2021, and the steps taken to address them, including the involvement of the House Sergeant at Arms and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Key points: - Initiating discussions on National Guard: The witness confirms meeting with the House Sergeant at Arms regarding the National Guard prior to January 6. The House Sergeant at Arms was Paul Irving, appointed by Speaker Pelosi at that time. Irving reportedly stated he “didn’t like the optics” when the National Guard was first raised. - Run it up the chain and approval process: On January 6, when the witness sought approval to call in the National Guard, Irving indicated he would “run it up the chain,” understood as the leadership chain, leading toward the Speaker’s office and Speaker Pelosi. The witness clarified that the leadership chain on the House side comprises the top security official and the elected leadership team up to Speaker Pelosi. - How it ends up with Pelosi’s office: The witness stated that running up the chain would likely end with the Speaker’s office and possibly Speaker Pelosi, describing the path as through the speaker’s office. - Three calls with Pelosi on January 6: During a January 7 press conference, Pelosi claimed she had not talked to the witness since the breach and called for the witness’s resignation. The witness asserts that Pelosi’s claim was inaccurate, stating he spoke with Pelosi three times that evening. The three calls were: 1) First call: When the witness went to brief Vice President Pence at the secure location; he briefed Irving about returning to the chambers and the timing. Irving called Pelosi on the witness’s cell phone around 05:34 to have Pelosi on the line. 2) Second call: After walking away from Pence briefing, the witness met with Stenger and headed to brief the Senate. Jennifer Hemingway handed him Emily Barrett’s phone, and Pelosi was on the line as they discussed the information given to Pence about when the Capitol could be back in session; the witness stated he assured Pelosi the information was correct and that the chambers could be reoccupied by 7 PM. The call ended. 3) Third call: While at the Senate, on a cell phone, using another official’s cell line, the witness briefed leadership off-site at a secure location about plans to get them back into chambers. Pelosi participated in this third call as part of briefing leadership. - Pelosi’s comment and resignation: The witness concurs with Pelosi’s claim that he spoke three times, contradicting Pelosi’s assertion of no contact since the breach. The witness expresses a wish that Pelosi had considered the challenges faced and the efforts to bring in outside resources on January 6 before she called for his resignation. - Additional clarifications: When asked if Pelosi’s office or Pelosi herself politicized capital security, the witness said he had no idea. He also offered a closing remark hoping Pelosi would consider the witness’s efforts and the steps taken to reinforce security that day.

Speaker Hegseth raised a memo circulating on social media about the establishment of a National Guard Response Force trained in crowd control and civil unrest, deployed in all 50 states by April 2026, and asked to verify the memo’s authenticity and provide more information on operations. Speaker 1 declined to answer particulars about something that may be in the planning process, but stated that there are multiple layers of National Guard Response Forces, including in each state, regionally, and through Title 10 active duty and Washington DC. They noted that there are a lot of different ways they can be employed constitutionally and legally, using Title 10 and Title 32 forces, and they will do so when necessary.

The LAPD police chief described the level of violence in Los Angeles as disgusting, prompting a discussion about National Guard involvement. Speaker 1 was surprised at the police chief's description, stating there has been no violence where protesters hit, shot, or threatened anyone. She believes the police chief doesn't know what to do because Los Angeles is a sanctuary city and the police lack authority. She claims the president is purposely initiating this, and that he didn't contact the governor or mayor before potentially sending in the National Guard. She predicts the president will create martial law, alleging he started this by targeting migrants. Speaker 0 noted some violence has occurred, including assaults on police officers and damage to vehicles. Speaker 1 acknowledged that a few people may not conform, but people shouldn't be goaded into confrontation or violence because that's what the president wants so he can send in the military and create martial law. She hasn't heard of anyone being shot, killed, or beaten.

Speaker 1 calls for the resignation of the Chief of the Capitol Police and Speaker Pelosi confirms that Mr. Irving will be resigning. Speaker Pelosi claims she hadn't spoken to Speaker 1 since the breach, but Speaker 1 clarifies that they spoke three times. The first call was to brief Vice President Pence, the second call was when Speaker 1 left the location and met with Mr. Stenger, and the third call was to brief all the leadership on the plans to get back into chambers. Speaker 1 acknowledges the bravery of the Capitol Police.

The discussion centers on why the National Guard was not deployed to the Capitol on the morning of January 6. The explanation given involves a two-step process for authorization: first, authorization by the commander in chief, which had been obtained, and second, a request by the local governing body, specifically the mayor and the Capitol Police Bureau. Mister Patel confirms that there was a letter from Mayor Muriel Bowser dated January 5 to the Department of Defense stating that she would not be requesting any additional National Guard troops. Consequently, they were on standby but not activated due to the mayor’s declination of the request. Speaker 0 presses the point, implying that there was an offering or possibility to deploy the National Guard that was not executed, and suggests contacting the Mayor of Washington, DC to understand other outreach to police departments. The conversation repeats that the National Guard was not initially deployed and questions why they were blocked or not prepared from the outset. Mister Patel reiterates the key facts: the authority came through the commander in chief, the local governing body had declined to request additional National Guard, and thus there was no immediate deployment. Speaker 0 takes responsibility for not having the National Guard ready, suggesting a need to prepare more in the future. The exchange emphasizes the procedural sequence—authorization, local request, and the mayor’s declination—along with implications about preparedness and the perceived blocking or absence of National Guard deployment at the outset.

The speaker, who is the chief of police, expresses frustration over the law that prevents them from bringing in the national guard without approval. They recount the events of the attack on the Capitol and their efforts to request assistance. They made multiple calls to different agencies, including the sergeant in arms and the chairman of the Capitol Police Board, but authorization was delayed for 71 minutes. Finally, at 2:09, they received approval and immediately informed their colleague. The speaker emphasizes their anger and marks the time as 2:10 when they finally got approval for the National Guard.

Governor, the Virginia National Guard has been called in, but federal approval is needed for jurisdiction. There are reports of violence and chaos, allegedly instigated by the president. We discovered a previously missing interview where it was noted that Trump offered 10,000 troops for assistance on January 6. Evidence shows that when the Capitol was attacked, Trump’s immediate response was to contact Pelosi and Milley for help. However, it was Pelosi and Bowser who declined the National Guard's assistance. This situation raises concerns about potential cover-ups following January 6, and it’s crucial to uncover the truth, regardless of party affiliations. We will pursue the evidence wherever it leads.

The Capitol is under attack as people breach the doors and windows. Senators are in lockdown and putting on gas masks in preparation for a breach. They are requesting more security personnel and the National Guard has been called in. The concern for personal safety is high, with the blame placed on the president. There is a discussion about evacuating the Capitol and finding an alternative location to continue proceedings. It is mentioned that it may take days to clean up the damage. Official channels estimate that the situation will be resolved within an hour.

There are two types of forces: domestic soil and the National Guard. The president deploys the National Guard in DC, but governors deploy them in other states unless the president invokes the Insurrectionary Act. The speaker suggests a campaign urging Democratic governors to commit to deploying the National Guard only to protect people from white supremacists and rogue police, not against the people. The speaker, who has been anti-military, believes this is preferable to civilians facing armed conflict. Drawing on a past success in the 80s where a governor refused to send the National Guard to Central America, the speaker suggests engaging with National Guard members, who are often working-class, and believes they may be less entrenched than the police. The goal is to consider how the National Guard might be deployed on behalf of the people instead of against them.

There’s a critical situation with staff barricaded in their offices, posing a risk to life. Some senators are still in hiding and require immediate personnel support. The Maryland National Guard may be deployed, and local county executives will coordinate additional forces from Prince George's, Montgomery, Fairfax, and Arlington. One speaker plans to contact the governor for further assistance. Another will reach out to the mayor of Washington, D.C., to explore support from other police departments. They emphasize the urgency of getting more personnel on the ground to prevent injuries. Communication with higher authorities is ongoing to facilitate the necessary response.

Senator Schumer is in a secure location, and the senate is locked down. Tear gas masks are being donned in preparation for a breach. There is a need for housing members. Senators in hideaways require massive personnel, and the Maryland National Guard is requested. The Virginia Guard has been called in with 200 state police and a National Guard unit. Windows are being broken, offices ransacked, and someone was reportedly shot, allegedly at the instigation of the president. The attorney general is urged to have the president tell people to leave the capital. Troops are needed, potentially from Andrews Air Force Base or other military bases. The goal is to evacuate and clean out the Capitol. There are concerns about the condition of the House floor, including defecation. The Vice President and Vice President-elect have been contacted. There is discussion about whether to expedite proceedings, potentially confining it to one complaint, Arizona, and then moving forward.

Felicia Ashley has given us some good reporting about their role in Washington DC since August because it has been, contentious to some. There are plenty of people who did not like the National Guard being here in the city. We don't know if that's the case as why this person acted the way they did talking about the gunman. But nonetheless, as Michelle, as you've pointed out, this is a struggle that's been going on in cities across the country right now where there is a lot of push back from some others welcoming them with open arms, but about sending the National Guard as the president would like to multiple cities to try and what he says, cut down on crime. I was in Portland, Oregon just earlier this month reporting on on some of the pushback there as members didn't like the idea. Members of the political parties there didn't like the idea of the National Guard coming in. But Memphis, Chicago, there are plenty of other places where there's a a genuine debate, and you can only imagine that that debate is gonna get much stronger and intensify over the next few days. And and then the the the quick reaction from Pete Hegseth over at the Pentagon, the secretary of war, to say, okay. We're sending 500 more National Guard into Washington DC in light of what just happened. Shows you that there certainly won't be a scaling back. Yeah, and there's a question of whether that will agitate more. Incidents like this. We don't know. But that is something that we will be following in the days ahead. But right now, top of mind is this investigation. With this case playing out in Downtown DC. Our Christian Flores standing by. Christian, you have new information for us. I'll keep it on. You know, just wanna kind of take you back to what we're looking at right now. I mean, again, it's just an absolutely packed scene still several hours later. I mean, look, we've been talking about it pretty much throughout the entire afternoon. We're so close to the White House. You're used to seeing just more amped up police presence and security presence around this area. But, of course, you have a shooting and not just a shooting, but a shooting targeting two National Guard troops, and it's just gonna be amped up to eleven. I mean, earlier this afternoon, we spoke with someone who saw the aftermath. He didn't see the shooting, but he saw the aftermath. All of the first responders rushed to the scene. People, you know, trying to get some help to the scene. And he said he hasn't seen a police presence like this since, really, 09:11. And he's been here for a number of decades. Now, obviously, those are gonna be very, very different levels of police presence.

We need to finish the proceedings. Senator Schumer is secured, but the Senate is on lockdown. Everyone is preparing for a potential breach, putting on tear gas masks. There’s chaos outside, with reports of windows being broken and shots fired, allegedly instigated by the president. The Virginia National Guard has been called in, and there are concerns for personal safety. Discussions are ongoing about how to expedite the session, but the Capitol may take days to be secure again due to damage. The vice president indicated that the House and Senate could reconvene in about an hour, which is encouraging news.

Nancy informs the Governor that Representative Hoyer spoke with Governor Hogan about the Virginia National Guard, but federal government approval is likely needed to enter another jurisdiction. She reports that people are breaking windows, and someone said someone was shot, describing the situation as horrendous and instigated by the President of the United States. She expresses appreciation for the Governor's actions and requests to stay in touch. Nancy notes the Virginia Guard has been called in and that the Governor stated 200 state police and a National Guard unit were sent.

Nancy informs an unnamed governor that Representative Hoyer spoke with Governor Hogan about the Virginia National Guard, but federal approval is likely needed to enter another jurisdiction. She reports that people are breaking windows, and someone said someone was shot. She attributes the events to the instigation of the President of the United States. She acknowledges the governor's actions and expresses her desire to stay in touch. She notes the Virginia Guard has been called in, and the governor stated that 200 state police and a unit of the National Guard were sent.

I requested the National Guard urgently to come to Capitol Hill. I spoke with Pentagon officials to get approval. During the call, I emphasized the urgency of the situation, but was told they didn't like the optics of having the National Guard present.

Staff are locked and barricaded in their offices, creating a critical situation with risk of loss of life. Some senators are still in their hideaways and need massive personnel. The Maryland National Guard is requested. Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Fairfax, and Arlington all have significant forces. The mayor of Washington D.C. will be contacted for additional police department outreach. The National Guard will no longer be blocked, but will be permitted to assist. All available personnel are needed before someone gets hurt.

Nancy informs the Governor that Representative Hoyer spoke with Governor Hogan about the Virginia National Guard, but federal government approval is likely needed to enter another jurisdiction. She reports that people are breaking windows, someone was shot, and the situation is horrendous, instigated by the President of the United States. She thanks the Governor for his actions and expresses her desire to stay in touch. The Virginia Guard has been called in, and the Governor stated that 200 state police and a National Guard unit were sent.