Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) suggested she will begin fining members of Congress who refuse to go through metal detectors on their way into work at least $5,000 each time they evade a search, per a statement the Speaker’s office released late Wednesday.
The United States Capitol installed the metal detectors just days after a violent mob attempted to overtake the building. The attack, which killed five people and wounded dozens more, resulted in more than 150 arrests so far, and more arrests — and more charges — are expected. Following the incident, Capitol Police and the Secret Service greatly increased security across the U.S. Capitol and its grounds, installing 7-foot deterrent fences, activating uniformed federal law enforcement, and installing a series of metal detectors at entrances.
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