NJ congresswoman claims rioters went on 'reconnaissance' tours prior to attack
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) says that she witnessed people being lead through the Capitol the day before the riot in what looked like a "reconnaissance" tour.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) says that she witnessed people being lead through the Capitol the day before the riot in what looked like a "reconnaissance" tour.
‘The Capitol is a crime scene': Federal law enforcement officials open 170 case files in connection with riots
Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they’ve opened 170 subject files, and charged about 70 in the wake of a violent riot that struck the U.S. Capitol building last week.
Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they’ve opened 170 subject files, and charged about 70 in the wake of a violent riot that struck the U.S. Capitol building last week.
Richard Barnett, Arkansas man pictured in Pelosi’s chair amid Capitol riot, faces 11 years in prison
Richard Barnett, 60, who was photographed sitting with his leg draped across House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk, could face more than 11 years in federal prison if convicted on multiple charges.
Richard Barnett, 60, who was photographed sitting with his leg draped across House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk, could face more than 11 years in federal prison if convicted on multiple charges.
House passes resolution urging Pence to remove Trump from power using 25th Amendment
Vice President Mike Pence made it official on Tuesday night, saying he will not invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. That doesn’t, however, mean the president is in the clear.
Vice President Mike Pence made it official on Tuesday night, saying he will not invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. That doesn’t, however, mean the president is in the clear.
DC police ID officer crushed in door in response to little girl’s heartfelt letter
D.C. police have identified the officer who was crushed in a doorway during the U.S. Capitol riot.
D.C. police have identified the officer who was crushed in a doorway during the U.S. Capitol riot.
Capitol riot: Officials working to identify those involved in deadly pro-Trump insurrection
Prosecutors have brought dozens of cases after the deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol, and they promise more charges are to come as investigators work to identify more members of the pro-Trump mob.
Prosecutors have brought dozens of cases after the deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol, and they promise more charges are to come as investigators work to identify more members of the pro-Trump mob.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin leads effort to remove Trump after Capitol riot
Rep. Jamie Raskin's 25-year-old son, Tommy, killed himself on New Year's Eve and was buried the following Tuesday. A day later, a violent mob launched a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that forced Raskin and his colleagues to evacuate.
Rep. Jamie Raskin's 25-year-old son, Tommy, killed himself on New Year's Eve and was buried the following Tuesday. A day later, a violent mob launched a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that forced Raskin and his colleagues to evacuate.
Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on Trump
In a letter late Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pence said the mechanism should not be used “as a means of punishment or usurpation” and reserved for cases of medical or mental incapacitation.
In a letter late Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pence said the mechanism should not be used “as a means of punishment or usurpation” and reserved for cases of medical or mental incapacitation.
Protester not linked to Capitol police officer's death, person of interest in separate incident
A photo of a protester who is a person of interest in the riot at the U.S. Capitol was released to the public Tuesday.
A photo of a protester who is a person of interest in the riot at the U.S. Capitol was released to the public Tuesday.
Charles County corrections officer suspended for alleged involvement in Capitol riot
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating the possible involvement of a corrections officer who may have been "inappropriately present" on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday amid the pro-Trump riot.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating the possible involvement of a corrections officer who may have been "inappropriately present" on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday amid the pro-Trump riot.
GoFundMe bans fundraisers for travel to political events with risk of violence
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
Chuck Norris was not at Capitol riot, manager says
A photo of a man resembling Chuck Norris apparently with a member of the pro-Trump mob began trending online.
A photo of a man resembling Chuck Norris apparently with a member of the pro-Trump mob began trending online.
DC police officer recovering after being dragged down Capitol stairs amid chaos
A D.C. police officer is recovering after he was attacked and dragged down a set of stairs as a riot erupted on Capitol Hill last week in the District.
A D.C. police officer is recovering after he was attacked and dragged down a set of stairs as a riot erupted on Capitol Hill last week in the District.
Family, lawmakers remember US Capitol police officer who died by suicide after responding to riot
The United States Capitol Police officer who took his life following an insurrection by Trump supporters is being remembered by family, lawmakers, and even those who only knew him briefly.
The United States Capitol Police officer who took his life following an insurrection by Trump supporters is being remembered by family, lawmakers, and even those who only knew him briefly.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser asking Americans not to come to Washington for Inauguration
D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser has one request for those thinking about coming to the nation’s capital for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Don’t.
D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser has one request for those thinking about coming to the nation’s capital for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Don’t.
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.
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.
Poll: 74% of US voters think democracy under threat, 52% want president removed after pro-Trump riot
The pro-Trump U.S. Capitol riot has left many Americans shaken and divided on what should happen next.
The pro-Trump U.S. Capitol riot has left many Americans shaken and divided on what should happen next.
Chad Wolf, acting Homeland Security secretary, steps down after criticizing Trump over Capitol riot
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick declines Presidential Medal of Freedom in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday night that he will not receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award."
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday night that he will not receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award."
Airbnb banning rioters, hate groups ahead of inauguration
Airbnb said Monday that it’s reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity.
Airbnb said Monday that it’s reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity.