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Emily Zantow

ezantow@washingtontimes.com

Emily Zantow was a U.S. Department of Justice reporter for The Washington Times.

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Army Maj. Gen. William Walker, Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard, answers questions during a joint hearing on Wednesday about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. (Associated Press)

U.S. Capitol Police prepare for ‘possible’ breach

U.S. Capitol Police have ramped up security after officials said they discovered a "possible plot" by a militia group to break into the Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a riot inside the building left five people dead.

March 3, 2021
Dr. Robert Redfield, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, speaks during a round table discussion at Catalent Biologics, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

Robert Redfield, ex-CDC chief, joins Hogan administration

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has joined the state's administration as a senior adviser for public health.

March 2, 2021
Members of the Maryland House of Representatives are seen socially distanced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the first day of the state's 2021 legislative session, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Big Tech files lawsuit against Maryland digital ad tax

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and lobbying groups for tech giants have filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland over its newly enacted tax on digital advertising sales, according to a leading advertising official.

February 18, 2021
The U.S. Capitol is seen behind the metal security fencing around the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. U.S. Capitol Police officials told congressional leaders the razor-wire topped fencing around the Capitol should remain in place for several more months as law enforcement continues to track threats against lawmakers, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Plan to erect permanent Capitol fence lambasted

The deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has prompted calls to step up security around federal properties in Washington, but D.C. officials and locals say the idea of putting permanent fences around those sites is a step too far.

February 18, 2021