Connecticut man charged with attack on DC cop who was crushed in doorway during Capitol riot
A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a D.C. police officer during a riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Illinois National Guard, Chicago police to help with security at Biden inauguration
Security will be top priority at Joe Biden’s inauguration -- in light of the US Capitol attack.
Inauguration Day 2021 will be like no other: What exactly is different?
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is sure to be among the most unique in American history.
FBI vetting National Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
Pelosi praises National Guard presence in DC after resisting troops during BLM riots
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of guardsmen "that the Capitol, our Democracy, our Constitution are safe because of your patriotism" less than a year after she scolded President Trump for deploying troops to D.C. to quell the violent riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
FBI releases photos of suspects wanted in attack on DC cop during Capitol riot
The FBI on Sunday released photos of seven men it says attacked a D.C. police officer during a riot on Capitol Hill Jan. 6.
Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle
A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
DC police searching for suspect who used shield to pin officer against doorjamb at US Capitol
The Metropolitan D.C. Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect who was caught on camera using a police shield to pin one of their officers against a doorjamb during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday.
Capitol Police 'looking at' reports of members giving tours in days before riot: source
'This is a large puzzle and we're looking at every piece to put it together,' an FBI official said
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.
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.
American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration
Airlines are tightening their safety policies after last week’s violent pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, and ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20.
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.
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.
Chicago man facing federal charges following last week’s U.S. Capitol riot
A Chicago man is among the latest to face federal charges as a result of last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol.
NJ man who saw deadly Capitol breach shooting charged in riot
A New Jersey man who said he was standing next to a woman when she was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol riot is now charged in connection with last week’s breach.
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.
McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not invoke powers calling senators into emergency session for a Senate impeachment trial -- meaning the earliest it can begin is Jan. 19, the day before Biden's inauguration.
200 Illinois guard troops will travel to DC to aid inauguration
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending about 200 members of the Illinois National Guard to Washington, D.C., to help with security at next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.