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.

How right-wing influencers got their footing on social media
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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.

Understanding the factors that stoked a siege on the Capitol
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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. 

'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.

Far-right personality ‘Baked Alaska’ arrested in riot probe

Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Bail denied for so-called 'QAnon Shaman,' arrested in connection with deadly Capitol riot

A judge has denied bail for an Arizona man known as the so-called 'QAnon Shaman.' Jake Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, was arrested for his alleged role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Retired Chicago firefighter misidentified as Capitol attack suspect

A retired Chicago firefighter says his life has been turned upside down and his family’s safety put at risk all because of a mistaken post on social media.

HHS Sec. Alex Azar resigns, condemns Capitol riots

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is condemning the assault on the U.S. Capitol in his formal letter of resignation.

Arkansas man photographed sitting at Pelosi's desk during Capitol riot put on house arrest

An Arkansas man photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week has been put under House arrest as he awaits trial.

TSA considering putting pro-Trump Capitol rioters on US no-fly list

Federal safety officials are investigating people who took part in last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol to decide whether they belong on the federal no-fly list.

Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters

At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.

DC police searching for suspect who used shield to pin officer against doorjamb at US Capitol

The Metropolitan D.C. Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect who was caught on camera using a police shield to pin one of their officers against a doorjamb during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday.