Pro-Trump protesters storm the Capitol Building on January 6. Photo: ReutersTop US Capitol security officials have apologised for "failings" during the deadly attack on the building by followers of then-President Donald Trump in a bid to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. About one dozen officials from agencies including the FBI, National Guard, Justice Department and US Capitol Police briefed House appropriators who are looking into the events of January 6. She and Timothy Blodgett, the acting US House of Representatives' sergeant at arms, said security officials were working to do more to boost protection of the US Capitol, the seat of government. Some 5000 National Guard troops will remain in Washington through mid-March.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 26, 2021 21:11 UTC