Retired US soldier charged with assaulting police, spearing 1 in face with flag pole in Capitol riot
A former special forces soldier accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 could face up to 20 years in prison after allegedly assaulting police and spearing one in the face with a flag pole.
Pentagon working to root out extremist groups in US trying to recruit members within the military
The U.S. military is focusing on identifying extremist organizations in the United States that are trying to recruit members from within the armed forces. A top official compared the recruitment effort to that undertaken by international terrorist groups trying to lure the support of servicemembers.
FBI releases new videos of officers attacked at US Capitol; asks for help identifying suspects
The FBI has released new videos showing 10 new suspects seen assaulting officers during the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January.
Some Capitol riot protesters faked illness to stay behind police lines, medical personnel say
Some protesters pretended to be injured so they could be treated by emergency medical staff and remain behind police lines, according to an Arlington firefighter who responded to the Capitol riot in January.
New Capitol riot pipe bomb suspect video released by FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new video showing a person suspected of planting working pipe bombs at both the Republican National Committee’s and Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in D.C. the night before the Capitol riot.
'Wholly responsible:' Rep. Swalwell sues Donald Trump for inciting Capitol riot
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell said they are "wholly responsible" for the injury and destruction on Jan. 6.
‘QAnon Shaman’ ordered to stay in jail while awaiting trial after appearing on ‘60 Minutes Plus’
One day after the self-described “QAnon Shaman’s” appearance on "60 Minutes Plus," where he claimed his actions during the deadly Jan. 6, Capitol riot were "not an attack on this country," Jacob Chansley was denied pre-trial release after prosecutors say he is a danger to the community.
Capitol rioter accused of assaulting cops with chemical spray served as Marine, to remain jailed before trial
The former Marine accused of dousing 15 officers with a chemical spray at the Capitol riot will remain locked up ahead of his trial.
Rioters maced, trampled Capitol officers: New documents show depth of Jan. 6 attack
Hundreds of emails, texts, photos and documents obtained by The Associated Press show how a patchwork of law enforcement agencies from all directions tried to support Washington, D.C., as protesters poured into town on Jan. 6.
Lawyer for 'QAnon Shaman' argues for his client's release, compares him to Forrest Gump
Jacob Chansley's attorney said his client went to the Capitol at the invitation of former President Donald Trump, "like Forrest Gump."
FBI arrests Trump appointee in connection with deadly Capitol riot
Federico Klein, a former State Department aide who was appointed by former President Donald Trump was arrested on Thursday by the FBI, in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
FBI alleges man texted relatives that he posed as 'antifa,' fought police in Capitol riot, court documents say
A man claimed in a group text to his family that he posed as ‘antifa’ and harmed several police officers during the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, federal court documents show.
House cancels Thursday session amid threat of violence at Capitol by militia group
The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.
Threats against members of Congress up 93% in 2021 compared to last year, Capitol Police chief says
The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police said there has been an increase in threats against lawmakers this year in comparison to this time last year.
General testifies about 3-hour delay in getting National Guard to Capitol during riot
The Defense Department took more than three hours to dispatch the National Guard to the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after a request for reinforcement from police.
FBI chief condemns Capitol riot as 'domestic terrorism,' defends intel
FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as domestic terrorism as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.
Illinois GOP lawmaker displayed decal of anti-government militia movement on truck
Democratic county leaders in Illinois want an investigation of Republican state Rep. Chris Miller after he displayed a decal of an anti-government militia movement on his pickup truck parked at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly insurrection in January.
More than 300 people have been charged after deadly US Capitol riot, Justice Dept. says
Acting Deputy Attorney General John Carlin said more than 300 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot, and that more than 280 have been arrested.
Ex-girlfriend of accused Capitol rioter turned him in after he called her a ‘moron’ via text
A man accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 could face up to 20 years in prison after sending texts and videos from the scene to his ex-girlfriend.
FBI: Ex-NYPD officer attacked cop with flagpole at U.S. Capitol
Thomas Webster is a retired police officer and a former U.S. Marine. He is being held.