Need answers before Jan. 17.

Was DC NatGuard properly resourced?
What prevented other state Guards’ deployment?
What role did other law enforcement have, why did DC police need play such a critical role?
What other assets may have assisted? https://www.justsecurity.org/74121/tragedy-at-the-capitol-four-questions-that-demand-answers/

2. Where was DHS?

"The secretary of homeland security, for example, possesses broad law enforcement authority to protect the buildings, grounds, and property owned by the federal government."

3. Specific legal authority exists to deploy military forces domestically to protect the @VP.

Why wasn't that used?

Especially when, as @marknevitt writes, "there are thousands of military service members within a short distance of the U.S. Capitol."

4. Qs about yet another massive asset

"It is unclear what role the military’s Joint Forces Headquarters-National Capital Region played in the events ... Its very mission is to deter, prevent and respond to crisis, disaster or security requirements in the National Capital Region"

5/5 The author is @marknevitt.

He discusses legal authorities to respond to ongoing event; plus authorities in anticipation of a threat.

Key questions Congress and public need to address given threats around Jan 17-20.

Stay tuned for analysis by @kyle_a_murphy @just_security .