Capitol visitors center idea revived after shootings
The Capitol shootings renew support for a visitors center to screen guests away from the main building. Advocates like Eleanor Holmes Norton cite safety gains while Republican backing grows, with private funds pledged and costs estimated up to 125 million dollars. Capitol police also endorse moving screening outward from the Capitol.
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Weston family speaks on illness before Capitol shootings
Westons say Russell Weston Jr. received schizophrenia treatment late and refused meds after 1996. Relatives describe delusions of Secret Service links and a radio device in a dental filling. Weston faced murder charges after two Capitol police officers were killed amid a grim family account from VALMEYER ILL. AP
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Animal killings linked to possible violence psychiatrists say
The Associated Press reports on how animal killing could signal escalating violence, as psychiatrists analyze Russell Weston Jr. who killed two policemen at the U S Capitol after allegedly killing many cats in his hometown of Walmi yer Iowa. Weston's father noted his son had no prior animal abuse history, while experts warn deathly acts toward animals may mark descent into psychosis.
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Capitol Honors for Slain Officers and Security Talks
Capitol visitors paused before a growing flower tribute to John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut as ceremonies mark the officers’ deaths. A federal case move against the suspect follows the attack, with lawmakers canceling routine business for tributes and renewed security discussions.
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