The circumstances under which the buttons were allegedly "torn out" of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley's office were unknown.

Were Panic Buttons Removed From Democratic Lawmaker's Office Prior to Insurrection?

The circumstances under which the buttons were allegedly "torn out" of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley's office were unknown.

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