Capitol Police examines backgrounds, social media feeds of some who meet with lawmakers
The little-known new practice by the department’s intelligence analysts, instituted since the Jan. 6 attack, is highly controversial given the civil liberties concerns it raises. By BETSY WOODRUFF SWAN and DANIEL LIPPMAN 01/24/2022 11:14 AM EST After the Jan. 6 insurrection, the Capitol Police’s intelligence unit quietly started scrutinizing the backgrounds of people who meet with lawmakers, according … Read more