The Capitol Police, Armed With $2 Billion in New Funding, Expanding Operations Outside of D.C.

AOC and two other Squad members -- who spent months chanting "Defund the Police" -- had the power to stop this, but instead voted "present" to ensure it passed.

Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman (C) walks to a press briefing to report on a incident after a vehicle charged a barricade at the U.S. Capitol on April 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The Capitol Police on Monday announced a multi-pronged plan to expand its operations. Armed with close to $2 billion in additio…