Police records show threats to kill lawmakers in wake of Capitol attack

Leaked files show how police stepped up surveillance efforts after January insurrections for signs of violence from far-right groups

Washington's Metropolitan police department recorded threats to lawmakers and public facilities in the wake of the 6 January attack on the Capitol, according to documents made public in a ransomware hack on their systems this month.

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