Senate Chooses New Sergeant At Arms Almost 2 Months After Capitol Riot

Nearly two months after the Jan. 6 capitol riot, the Senate has chosen a new sergeant at arms, the Associated Press reported.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that retired Lt. General Karen Gibson will be appointed to lead the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, according to the Associated Press. The role is tasked with providing security for the Senate chamber’s security and other administrative tasks to ensure Senators’ security, the Associated Press report noted.

I’m excited to announce the leadership team at the Senate Sergeant at Arms: This is the first time in history the office will be led by a team of women, and we know they’ll be successful.https://t.co/djPut773WK

Gibson will lead the Office of the Sergeant at Arms’ first all-female leadership team.

Schumer touted Gibson’s previous experience in the... (Read more)

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