House Jan. 6 panel threatens Mark Meadows with contempt if he doesn’t appear for deposition
Committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson warned in a letter to Meadows’ attorney that the panel will view Meadows’ defiance as “willful non-compliance.”
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks release of Trump Jan. 6 documents
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection as the court considers an emergency request by former President Donald Trump.
Capitol rioter Scott Fairlamb sentenced to 41 months for assaulting police officer
Scott Fairlamb's sentencing could guide other judges in deciding the appropriate punishment for dozens of other rioters who engaged in violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Prince Harry says he ‘warned’ Twitter CEO about platform’s influence of Jan. 6 riot
Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Judge denies Trump’s request to block some documents from Jan. 6 committee
A federal judge ruled that the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot can access some White House records leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.
'Lectern Guy' expected to plead guilty to Capitol riot charges
Adam Johnson is facing several federal charges that include trespassing, theft, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His attorney agreed early on that the picture of Johnson carrying a lectern would be a problem.
Judge questions Trump lawyers over attempt to shield Jan. 6 documents
A federal judge is questioning Donald Trump's efforts to withhold documents from Congress related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Jan. 6 rioter who tweeted she was ‘definitely not going to jail’ gets 2 months
Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.
Prosecutors seek 44 months in prison for defendant in 1st Capitol riot assault sentence
Federal prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of nearly four years for a New Jersey gym owner who is on track to be the first person sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Jan. 6 suspects don’t need to be moved from DC jail: Marshals
U.S. Marshals say suspects being held in the D.C. jail in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot don’t need to be removed, despite their complaints about the conditions.
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection (AP)
It’s a question that still hangs over the company today, as Congress and regulators investigate Facebook’s part in the Jan. 6 riots.
House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt over Jan. 6 probe
The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress.
House Jan. 6 panel refers Steve Bannon for criminal contempt over subpoena defiance
U.S. House committee members voted to refer Trump ally Steve Bannon for criminal contempt charges after he defied a subpoena related to the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department.
United States Capitol Police push to hire more than 200 new officers
The United States Capitol Police department is seeking to hire more than 200 additional sworn officers.
Jan. 6 panel plans Steve Bannon contempt vote as Trump sues over probe
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly on Tuesday to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.
Capitol riot: Some suspects forgoing attorneys at trial
At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer.
Capitol police officer indicted for allegedly helping Jan. 6 riot suspect conceal involvement
A Capitol police officer has been indicted on charges that he helped a Jan. 6 riot suspect hide evidence that he’d participated in the attack on the Capitol.
Federal judge finds DC jail officials in contempt; asks DOJ to investigate possible civil rights abuses
A Federal judge has found D.C. jail officials in contempt of court and is asking the Department of Justice to investigate whether Jan. 6 riot suspects’ civil rights were abused.
Biden waives executive privilege on Trump documents related to Jan. 6 probe
President Joe Biden determined an assertion of executive privilege “is not warranted” for the first set of documents from the Trump White House, the White House said.
Facebook whistleblower to speak with Capitol riot investigative committee
Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, will speak with members of the January 6 Select Committee to discuss the social media platform’s role in the events of the Capitol riot.