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Report Finds Capitol Police Ordered Not to Use Crowd Disbursement Weapons
An internal report obtained by the Associated Press revealed that Capitol Police were ordered not to use weapons that could have dispersed rioters on January 6.
How to Watch Memorial Service for Capitol Police Officer Billy Evans
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi first announced that a memorial service for Evans will take place on Tuesday while also stating that he "will lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda."
You Can Get Personalized Messages From Bernie Sanders' Inauguration Mittens
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' iconic inauguration mittens have their own Twitter account, unofficial merchandise line and now a Cameo page.
Louis Farrakhan Silent as Capitol Attack Suspect Linked to Nation of Islam
Noah Green died on Friday after allegedly ramming his car into two Capitol police officers at a barricade.
Mitch McConnell, Ted Lieu, Others React to Capitol Officers Being Injured
Members of Congress are responding to news of an incident at the U.S. Capitol that has left two police officers injured, with U.S. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell tweeting that he's praying for the officers involved.
Capitol Police Say Two Officers Rammed by Car, Suspect in Custody
"A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital," the department wrote in the tweet.
Photos, Videos From Capitol Show Car Smashed Into Barricade
U.S. Capitol Police said that two officers were injured on Friday afternoon when a car rammed into a security barricade outside the Capitol building.
Man Who Called Capitol Riot 'Proudest Day of My Life' Charged
The 45-year-old from Southgate, Michigan, shared now-deleted videos and comments about January 6 on Facebook.
Joe Biden's Press Conference Cheat Sheet Divides Opinion
The New York Post leaked photos of the President referring to notes during the 62-minute press conference. The cards had the names and images of journalists on, as well as speech pointers.
Capitol Riot Officer Asks Police Critics: 'Who Was I Supposed to Shoot?'
Officer Harry Dunn likened the rioters to "possessed zombies" and told how his police radio crackled with multiple reports of "officer down" and "shots fired."
Earmarks Are Still a Bad Idea
Earmarks are the latest bad idea Congress is attempting to bring back.
Capitol Rioter Accused of Throwing Extinguisher at Officer Released on GPS
Robert Sanford is one of around 300 people who have been charged for their activity in the January 6 Capitol Hill riots in Washington D.C.
House Administrative Official to Congress: Mental Impact of Riot May Linger
Nearly two months after a mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, members of Congress are beginning to dive into the fallout from an attack that left five people dead and many more injured.
Capitol Police Officer's Message to 'Racist, Terrorist' Rioters
"If I can imagine what war is like, I can imagine it was like that," Officer Harry Dunn said of the January 6 violence at the seat of U.S. government.
Speaker Pelosi, Take Down the Capitol Fence
There is no excuse for razor wire to be blocking the American people from our Capitol. It is the people's house. The fencing is more than an eyesore—it is an insult.
The Funding of False Facts—Advertising Money is Fueling Conspiracy Theories
The Big Lie was stoked by conservative online sites, radio hosts and television personalities.
Corporations Can Prevent Another Attack on our Democracy–Here's How
There is no standing still for our democracy–there is either making advances in the inclusion, stability and security of the system, or there is backsliding.
Capitol Hill Glass Smashed In Riot Replaced During Impeachment Trial
Contractors have replaced the final pieces of smashed glass from the windows of the East Front doors of the Capitol. Some want the cracked panes preserved for posterity.
Lindsey Graham Questions What Nancy Pelosi Knew Before Capitol Insurrection
Lindsey Graham said Democrats' impeachment claims that Donald Trump had incited the crowd before the Capitol Building insurrection had "fallen apart."
Congress Must Defeat the Continued Insurrection Against American Democracy
If the 2020 election taught us anything, it's that our democratic system is more fragile and more in need of reform than we thought.
House Members Could Take Paycheck Hit if They Ignore New Security Measures
U.S. House members who flout new security measures implemented at the Capitol in the wake of the January 6 riots now face hefty fines that could come directly out of their paychecks.
Rachel Powell, Capitol Rioter Known as the 'Bullhorn Lady,' Charged by DOJ
The 40-year-old mother of eight children could be seen breaking windows and using a bullhorn to instruct the violent mob where to go during the January 6 Capitol riot.
Fact Check: Does an FBI Report on Capitol Riot Contain Photo of Naked Man?
A widespread allegation on Twitter asserts that photographic evidence used in an FBI report about an alleged Capitol Hill rioter contains nudity.
25 Nobel Peace Prize 2021 Nominees—including Stacey Abrams, Jared Kushner
A look at those to have been named as nominees for the coveted prize, before the winner is revealed later in the year.
Corporate America Rescues the Democracy
Americans are putting their consumer dollars on the side of democracy.
The Mob That Stormed the Capitol vs. The Mob That Stormed Capital
Both the rioter camp and the Redditor camp believed in false narratives.
Graham Warns Against Trump Trial Witnesses, Sparks 'Bring in the FBI' Calls
He suggested that if any witnesses are called by Democrat senators, the FBI would be called in a move that might extend the trial by months.
AOC's Instagram Video About Capitol Riots Receives Outpouring of Support
"Her stories are validating for so many of us with similar experiences and she is showing people that vulnerability is strength," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Brandon Straka, Pro-Trump WalkAway Founder, Arrested Over Capitol Riot
Video from the steps of the U.S. Capitol showed Straka urging the crowd to "take the shield!" from an officer, FBI investigators said.
The Proud Boys Return to Neverland
The Proud Boys are now saying in online posts that the group should drop politics and abandon both parties.