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.

Capitol security heightened ahead of inauguration
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Found and Executive Director of the National Security Institute Jamil Jaffer talks about the massive increase in security in DC ahead of the inauguration.

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.

Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot

Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”

‘I believe this was the right decision’: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey speaks out on Trump ban

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey broke his silence on the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump from the social media platform after the violent pro-Trump Capitol riot last week.

10 GOP lawmakers break with party in House vote to impeach Trump

At least 10 GOP lawmakers have voted to impeach President Donald Trump as the House secured enough votes Wednesday to impeach Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

National Guard members seen sleeping on Capitol floor ahead of inauguration

The night after a violent mob of Trump supporters hurled the U.S. Capitol into chaos, National Guard members poured into the District from Virginia and Maryland to help police restore order.

Two Virginia police officers charged in connection with US Capitol riot

Two off-duty police officers from Virginia have been charged in federal court in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday. 

After impeachment over Capitol riot, Trump releases video condemning violence

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement urging Americans to refrain from violence amid reports of planned armed protests in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.

Colorado man threatened to shoot Pelosi and Bowser in the head, according to court documents

A Colorado man who was heavily armed when he traveled to the nation’s capital to support President Donald Trump threatened both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mayor Muriel Bowser, according to court documents.

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.

AOC: 'I thought I was going to die' during Capitol riot

In an Instagram Live post, Ocasio-Cortez said she feared for her life and didn't know if she could trust authorities and some members of Congress during the siege on the U.S. Capitol.

8 House Republicans say they’ll vote for Trump’s impeachment

Eight Republicans have said they will vote to impeach Trump: Rep. John Katko, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.

Walmart, Boeing, Hallmark among companies pulling political contributions after pro-Trump Capitol riot

Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.