Citing 'New Threats From Insurgent Acts Of Domestic Terrorists,' DC Mayor Asks For Additional Security Through Jan. 24When violent backers of President Donald Trump overran the undermanned and under-prepared Capitol Police around 1 p.m. on Jan. 6, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser lacked the authority to call in reinforcements from the D.C. National Guard. That's a responsibility given to governors, not mayors.
