According to Politico the Capitol Police has been secretly spying on Republican lawmakers since the Jan. 6 protests and riot. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) said that he is unaware of any members know about this new practice in place.

On Thursday GOP Rep. Nehls released an internal US Capitol police memo confirming USCP illegally investigated his office.

“Internal US Capitol Police memo confirms USCP illegally investigated my office & violated my Constitutional protections as a US member of Congress, per Section 6, Article 1 of the US Constitution.” Troy Nehls said.