DC police officer who responded to US Capitol riot died by suicide days later, chief says
A D.C. police officer who responded to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 died by suicide days later.
Pennsylvania woman accused of Pelosi laptop theft during Capitol riot banned from Internet
A federal judge has banned Riley Williams, the woman accused of stealing a laptop from Nancy Pelosi's office on Jan, 6, from using any devices with Internet access.
Former President Trump's impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, asked if Congress starts holding impeachment trials of former officials, what’s next: “Could we go back and try President Obama?”
'You just don’t get guilt by association': Law enforcement weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection
Police departments across the country are reviewing the behavior of dozens of officers who were in Washington on the day of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Metro Detroit man charged in assault of police officer with hockey stick during Capitol Riot
A Metro Detroit man arrested by the FBI was charged with several crimes connecting him to the riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Footage shows him hitting a police officer with a hockey stick.
Richardson man arrested for role in Capitol riot, threatening to assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The FBI announced Friday the arrest of a Richardson man, for his role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Prosecutors say Tennessee man who carried plastic handcuffs during Capitol riot is danger to community
Federal prosecutors said a Tennessee man who carried flexible plastic handcuffs around the U.S. Capitol during the recent raid by Trump supporters is a danger to his community and a serious flight risk, and are asking that he be detained until trial.
Chicago Heights man accused of making threats ahead of inauguration held without bond
The Chicago Heights man accused of making threats ahead of the inauguration is being held without bond.
Connecticut man charged with attack on DC cop who was crushed in doorway during Capitol riot
A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a D.C. police officer during a riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Feds say charges over stolen Pelosi computer being prepared
A woman accused of entering the U.S. Capitol illegally during the Jan. 6 riot will likely be charged with stealing a computer from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a federal prosecutor said in court Tuesday.
McConnell to Senate: Mob that attacked Capitol was 'fed lies' and 'provoked' by Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed his finger Tuesday at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol.
How right-wing influencers got their footing on social media
Stuart Thompson from The New York Times talks about his story on disinformation and right-wing influencers gaining a foothold through their leverage of social media.
Capitol rioter threatened to shoot his kids if they told FBI about DC trip
'If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors … traitors get shot,' he allegedly said.
Understanding the factors that stoked a siege on the Capitol
Dr. Adolph Bronw, clinical psychologist and social justice advocate, explains how the riot at the Capitol came to be and how the nation can begin to heal.
Pelosi praises National Guard presence in DC after resisting troops during BLM riots
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of guardsmen "that the Capitol, our Democracy, our Constitution are safe because of your patriotism" less than a year after she scolded President Trump for deploying troops to D.C. to quell the violent riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Capitol 'zip ties' suspect's mother arrested, charged with conspiracy
The mother of a man who is accused of carrying zip ties in the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 was arrested Saturday in Tennessee, charged with entering the Capitol building.
FBI releases photos of suspects wanted in attack on DC cop during Capitol riot
The FBI on Sunday released photos of seven men it says attacked a D.C. police officer during a riot on Capitol Hill Jan. 6.
'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war
War-like imagery has begun spreading in Republican circles after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, with some elected officials and party leaders rejecting pleas to tone down rhetoric calling for a second civil war.
Trump's approval rating hits all-time low following US Capitol riot
According to a Pew Research poll, the president's approval has plunged below 30%. His approval among Republicans has dropped by 17% since August.