Negative
20Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
- Total News Sources
- 18
- Left
- 4
- Center
- 1
- Right
- 10
- Unrated
- 3
- Last Updated
- 3 min ago
- Bias Distribution
- 67% Right
Capitol Police Arrest House Staffer with Ammunition
Michael Hopkins, a staff member for Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle of New York, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police after attempting to enter the Cannon House Office Building with ammunition, including four magazines and eleven rounds. The arrest occurred after the ammunition was detected during a routine security screening. Hopkins, who serves as Morelle's communications director, claimed he forgot the ammunition was in his bag. He now faces charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including a charge for possessing a high-capacity magazine. Rep. Morelle's office stated it is cooperating fully with the investigation and is committed to maintaining a safe workplace. The incident has drawn attention amid a backdrop of increased security concerns at the Capitol.
- Total News Sources
- 18
- Left
- 4
- Center
- 1
- Right
- 10
- Unrated
- 3
- Last Updated
- 3 min ago
- Bias Distribution
- 67% Right
Negative
20Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
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