Officer who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to run for Congress
Former Capitol Police Harry Dunn is looking to return to his old job site in a different capacity -- the Congress. He has announced his candidacy for Maryland's 3rd congressional district. Dunn is one of the officers known for his testimony in the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection. The author of the autobiography, "Standing My Ground" received a Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal for his bravery that day. Sgt. Dunn announced his candidacy on the day before the 3rd anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot. The democrat is running to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. John Sarbanes in a district that reaches from Baltimore to Washington D.C.
The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...
