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.

Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle

A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

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. 

Official says 'no direct evidence’ of plot to kill at pro-Trump Capitol riot

The remarks came in a motion prosecutors filed late Thursday in the case against Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who took part in the insurrection while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.

Man charged for beating officer with pole of American flag during Capitol riot, prosecutors say

An Arkansas man was charged after FBI agents identified him in videos appearing to beat a police officer with the pole of an American flag during the violent Jan. 6 pro-Trump Capitol riot.

Pentagon authorizes National Guard to carry lethal weapons while protecting Capitol: reports

The National Guard members deployed in D.C. will be permitted to carry lethal weapons while they’re protecting the U.S. Capitol through Inauguration Day, according to reports.

NJ man who saw deadly Capitol breach shooting charged in riot

A New Jersey man who said he was standing next to a woman when she was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol riot is now charged in connection with last week’s breach.

Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say

A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.

McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not invoke powers calling senators into emergency session for a Senate impeachment trial -- meaning the earliest it can begin is Jan. 19, the day before Biden's inauguration.

200 Illinois guard troops will travel to DC to aid inauguration

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending about 200 members of the Illinois National Guard to Washington, D.C., to help with security at next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Capitol police officer dead by suicide after responding to Capitol riot

A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.

FBI seeking information after chaos and destruction at US Capitol

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking help identifying individuals who were part of the unprecedented chaos Wednesday when pro-President Donald Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

US Capitol Police officer hailed as hero for diverting pro-Trump mob during riot

A US Capitol Police officer is being hailed as a hero after video shows him diverting a pro-Trump mob that breached the Capitol away from the Senate chamber.