January 6 hearing: Panel says Trump 'poured gasoline on fire' with tweet during Capitol riot

Former White House aides have told the Jan. 6 committee that Donald Trump poured “gasoline on the fire” of the attack raging at the Capitol rather than calling off the mob laying siege.

Former White House aides to testify at Jan. 6 hearing
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Former President Donald Trump will be under the microscope Thursday night as the Jan. 6 committee discusses what he did and didn't do during the 187 minutes when the Capitol was breached.

A list of every known Illinois resident charged in the U.S. Capitol breach

In Illinois, at least 30 residents face charges for their role in the U.S. Capitol breach. They come from all around the state and include a onetime CEO, a Chicago police officer and an alleged member of the Proud Boys.

Jury selection underway for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon

After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.

Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for armed Capitol rioter

The 15-year recommended sentence is nearly three times the length of the longest sentence among more than 200 defendants sentenced for crimes related to the U.S. Capitol riot.

Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing focused on extremist groups
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Committee members heard from former Trump administration officials who described a contentious back-and-forth in the White House in the weeks leading up to the chaotic events of the day.

Jan. 6 panel probes 'unhinged' meeting, Trump rally call

The Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday divulged details of an "unhinged" late night meeting at the White House with defeated President Donald Trump’s outside lawyers suggesting the military seize state voting machines.

What to expect from today's Jan. 6 hearings
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Stephen Maynard Caliendo, political science professor at North Central College, breaks down what to expect from today's hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

January 6 hearing: Former aide testifies Trump dismissed threat of armed protesters

Former President Donald Trump fought security officials for control of the presidential SUV as he struggled to get to the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, a key former White House aide has told House investigators.

January 6 hearing: Trump pressured Justice Department to call election 'corrupt'

Former top Justice Department officials have testified to the Jan. 6 committee that President Donald Trump hounded the department to pursue his false election fraud claims.

January 6 hearing: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

The panel focused on Trump’s efforts to undo Joe Biden’s victory in a most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress.

Former VP Mike Pence visits Chicago, reflects on Capitol riot: 'A tragic day'

In his first speech since a House select committee revealed new details of his pivotal role on January 6, former Vice President Mike Pence only said a few words Monday in reference to the insurrection at the Capitol in 2021.

Former VP Mike Pence visits Chicago, reflects on Capitol riot
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In his first speech since a House select committee revealed new details of his pivotal role on January 6, former Vice President Mike Pence only said a few words Monday in reference to the insurrection at the Capitol in 2021.

The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)

A standout moment from last week’s hearings was ex-Attorney General William Barr's testimony that he found former President Donald Trump “detached from reality” with his claims about election fraud.

Jan. 6 committee setting sights on Mike Pence, Ginni Thomas

Members of the committee said they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.