Investigations into Capitol riot expected to grow 'exponentially' into the weekend
The U.S. Attorney for D.C. Michael Sherwin said there are 275 open investigations related to the violence on Jan. 6 including cases outside the Capitol and on Capitol grounds at a Department of Justice press conference Friday afternoon.
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.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
'He's a hero': Bipartisan bill would award Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal
Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) introduced H.R. 305 on Thursday, which would award Officer Eugene Goodman with the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions during the Capitol siege.
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.
'Our worst nightmare really come true': DC police officers detail riot at US Capitol
It's horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.
Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Did members of Congress give tours of the Capitol to pro-Trump rioters before the attack?
There is a growing list of lawmakers who are demanding to know if members of Congress helped provide critical information that assisted the people who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. At issue are tour groups spotted inside the building the day before the siege.
Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta and other major airlines saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.
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.
Retired Chester firefighter accused of throwing fire extinguisher at officers during Capitol riot
Robert Sanford, a retired Chester firefighter, has been arrested after he allegedly threw a fire extinguisher that hit at least three officers during the Capitol riots.
Former school therapist in Ohio arrested for alleged involvement in US Capitol riot
Christine Priola, 49, a former occupational therapist for the Cleveland schools, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the deadly pro-Trump Capitol riot.
Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages
When photos of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of the U.S. Capitol surfaced on Wednesday, concerned Americans reportedly rushed to send them care packages.
Chicago man busted in Capitol riot admits to feds: 'Wow, you're pretty good,' papers show
A Chicago man accused of storming the Capitol last week allegedly told agents who showed up to arrest him: "Wow, you’re pretty good," court papers show.
Chief: Houston police officer who 'penetrated' U.S. Capitol has resigned
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer has resigned after it was determined that he was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Virginia bracing for potentially violent protests on 2 fronts
A little over one week ago, Virginia deployed State Police and National Guard members to D.C. after a mob of pro-Trump supporters wreaked havoc in the U.S. Capitol.
'Thank You' notes to officers cover Capitol building walls after riots
'Thank You' notes now cover the U.S. Capitol walls, a week after the deadly riots took place in D.C.
Trump becomes only president to be impeached by House twice, charged with 'incitement of insurrection'
The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
Virginia police officers, Olympic swimmer, man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt face riot charges
Court documents released Wednesday show suspects accused in the Capital insurrection include two Virginia police officers, an Olympic gold medalist and a man who threatened to kill both Speaker Nancy Pelosi and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.