DOJ, DHS, Pentagon Watchdogs Reviewing Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

DOJ, DHS, Pentagon Watchdogs Reviewing Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Protesters gather on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Courtesy of Mark Simon
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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The Justice Department’s Inspector General’s office and the Department of Defense’s internal watchdog will investigate how the agency and law enforcement agencies prepared for and responded to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, according to officials in an announcement.

DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz confirmed on Friday that his office will review and “examine the role and activity of Department of Justice and its components in preparing for and responding to the events” during the Joint Session of Congress incident.

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Jack Phillips
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