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DC Attorney General says Trump, others, ‘hyped up’ crowd that stormed Capitol building

DC Attorney General says Trump, others, ‘hyped up’ crowd that stormed Capitol building

D.C.’s top law-enforcement official on Monday said he is working to bring those responsible for last week’s violence on Capitol Hill to justice.

January 11, 2021 4:50pm EST
Washington Monument temporarily shutting down due to ‘credible threat’ following Capitol mayhem

Washington Monument temporarily shutting down due to ‘credible threat’ following Capitol mayhem

The National Park Service is suspending tours of the Washington Monument through Jan. 24 after receiving "credible threats" in the wake of last week’s chaos on Capitol Hill.

January 11, 2021 11:21am EST
All clear after suspicious package found near US Capitol, police say

All clear after suspicious package found near US Capitol, police say

The United States Capitol Police say the scene is clear after they reported that officers responded to a suspicious package near the U.S. Capitol building on Friday night. 

January 8, 2021 8:24pm EST
How were U.S. Capitol Police overrun by pro-Trump rioters?

How were U.S. Capitol Police overrun by pro-Trump rioters?

Shock and outrage are abundant on Capitol Hill as major questions arise focused on why U.S. Capitol Police couldn't stop pro-Trump rioters from breaching the Capitol on Wednesday.

January 8, 2021 5:48pm EST
DC Police receive 17,000 tips after releasing photos of 'persons of interest' in US Capitol riots

DC Police receive 17,000 tips after releasing photos of 'persons of interest' in US Capitol riots

The Metropolitan D.C. Police Department says they have received approximately 17,000 tips related to 'persons of interest' in the U.S. Capitol riots since they released images online.

January 8, 2021 5:40pm EST
EMS report reveals ‘suspected exposure’ evident when they responded to Capitol officer who died

EMS report reveals ‘suspected exposure’ evident when they responded to Capitol officer who died

New details are emerging on Friday about the death of a U.S. Capitol police officer who died after an attack on the Capitol building earlier in the week.

January 8, 2021 5:22pm EST
Non-scalable fence erected around Capitol as more National Guard members arrive in DC

Non-scalable fence erected around Capitol as more National Guard members arrive in DC

The National Guard erected what they described as a "non-scalable fence" to protect the U.S. Capitol on Thursday – one day after pro-Trump supporters stormed the building.

January 8, 2021 9:55am EST
DC's top federal prosecutor: Sedition charges possible for violent mob that stormed US Capitol

DC's top federal prosecutor: Sedition charges possible for violent mob that stormed US Capitol

The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia says "all options are on the table" for charges against the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, including sedition.

January 7, 2021 10:37pm EST
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says country would be ‘better off’ without President Trump

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says country would be ‘better off’ without President Trump

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joined numerous elected officials nationwide on Thursday to condemn the chaos that erupted on Capitol Hill as Congress convened to count the Electoral College votes that would cement President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory.

January 7, 2021 4:52pm EST
DC police release photos of ‘persons of interest;’ Additional security coming to Capitol Hill after chaos

DC police release photos of ‘persons of interest;’ Additional security coming to Capitol Hill after chaos

D.C. police released photos on Thursday showing "persons of interest" the day after pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol building.

January 7, 2021 3:11pm EST
DC Delegate says President Trump should be charged after ‘insurrection’ at US Capitol

DC Delegate says President Trump should be charged after ‘insurrection’ at US Capitol

Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, the capital's representative in Congress, says responsibility for the chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill begins with President Trump and says he should be charged for his actions.

January 7, 2021 11:15am EST
US Capitol secured after being stormed by pro-Trump supporters

US Capitol secured after being stormed by pro-Trump supporters

The U.S. Capitol has been secured after pro-Trump protesters stormed the building on Wednesday.

January 6, 2021 11:56pm EST
Woman shot, killed after pro-Trump protesters charged US Capitol identified

Woman shot, killed after pro-Trump protesters charged US Capitol identified

A woman who was shot and killed after pro-Trump protesters charged the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday has been identified as 14-year Air Force veteran, Ashli Babbit, of San Diego.

January 6, 2021 11:34pm EST
D.C. aide grabs Electoral College ballots before mob broke into Senate floor

D.C. aide grabs Electoral College ballots before mob broke into Senate floor

A Washington, D.C. aide is getting props from lawmakers after they grabbed the Electoral College ballots moments before the mob broke into the Senate floor.

January 6, 2021 8:04pm EST
Former Congressional staffer reacts to siege of US Capitol
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Former Congressional staffer reacts to siege of US Capitol

January 6, 2021 7:00pm EST
Woman shot in US Capitol dead, several officers injured after pro-Trump protesters charge building

Woman shot in US Capitol dead, several officers injured after pro-Trump protesters charge building

A woman who was shot inside of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has died, D.C. Police has confirmed to FOX 5. This comes after pro-Trump protesters charged the building as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes. 

January 6, 2021 6:04pm EST
In sickness and in health: masked couple takes engagement pics on the Hill

In sickness and in health: masked couple takes engagement pics on the Hill

For better or for worse, a couple pressed ahead with their Capitol Hill engagement photos in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

March 14, 2020 10:44am EDT
Capitol Police give 'all-clear' on suspicious substance at Rep. Adam Schiff’s office

Capitol Police give 'all-clear' on suspicious substance at Rep. Adam Schiff’s office

Capitol Police responded to reports of a suspicious substance at Rep. Adam Schiff's office in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

February 6, 2020 12:05pm EST
Group of teens linked to robbery, violent carjacking on Capitol Hill

Group of teens linked to robbery, violent carjacking on Capitol Hill

D.C. Police are searching for teenagers accused of robbing a woman then assaulting and carjacking another woman on Capitol Hill Tuesday. 

November 7, 2019 7:55am EST
Trump slams ‘bully’ Elijah Cummings, claims Baltimore ‘more dangerous’ than border

Trump slams ‘bully’ Elijah Cummings, claims Baltimore ‘more dangerous’ than border

President Trump on Saturday branded Rep.

July 27, 2019 1:11pm EDT
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