Inspector general issues report on Secret Service’s handling of Jan. 6 attack

The inspector general has released a report regarding the Secret Service’s handling of the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The report concludes that the Secret Service had no prior intelligence about the attack, but was criticized for its communications with other security agencies during the assault. According to the report, there was lack of clear command and control during the incident, contributing to confusion in the response efforts.

The agency also faced criticism for its handling of VIP protective operations on that day. However, the report also