Capitol Riots
Updates on the January 6th capitol riots. As Congress met to certify the election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. Breaching security, they were able to get on to the House floor and invade many elected officials' office spaces, including that of the speaker of the house. President Donald Trump was impeached by the House because of his statements on the day of the riots.
Donald Trump Might Announce 2024 Run Much Earlier Than He Would Like
The former president has long he'd wait until after the 2022 midterms to declare a third run for the White House.
Jan. 6 Panel Building 'Multi-Prong Criminal Case' Against Trump: Experts
Legal experts have noted that Cassidy Hutchinson's recent testimony has been particular damming for the former president.
Trump Knew He Was 'Playacting' During Presidential Run, Scaramucci Says
The former White House Communications Director said Trump knew that his 2016 presidential campaign was a "ruse" but still went along with it.
Why Prosecute Trump?
We've grown so accustomed to watching Trump wriggle off the hook, with the help of his army of apologists in Congress and the media, that we dare not dream of the man suffering actual consequences for his H-bombing of American democracy.
Who the Next Key Jan. 6 Witnesses Might Be After Cassidy Hutchinson
A number of names, including Secret Service members and White House counsel, are said to be willing to testify about Donald Trump and the insurrection.
Liz Cheney Touts Jan. 6 Evidence, Says Trump Criminal Referrals Possible
Cheney said Sunday that the Department of Justice "doesn't have to wait for the committee to make a criminal referral" to decide to prosecute Trump.
Kinzinger Defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 Testimony as Trump Continues Attack
As Trump continues to accuse Hutchinson of lying, the GOP lawmaker commended her "commitment to truth" on Sunday.
Kinzinger Scorns Jan. 6 Committee Critics: 'You All Sound Nervous'
Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume said the January 6 committee was failing "to present both sides."
Donald Trump Faces Pivotal Month as Multiple Investigations Ramp Up
Investigations into the former president and his business will also see significant developments over the next few weeks.
Liz Cheney and Trump-Backed Challenger Clash at Wyoming GOP Debate
The Republican congresswoman, who is on the January 6 panel, repeatedly urged Harriet Hageman to admit she backs the false claim the 2020 election was rigged.
Why Tony Ornato's Jan. 6 Testimony Could Be Key
Ornato, the 1/6 panel has heard, told a White House aide that Donald Trump was enraged at being blocked from going to the Capitol.
Ron DeSantis Now Favorite for 2024 as Donald Trump Hurt by Jan. 6 Hearings
Trump's chances of returning to the White House have dramatically fallen since the damning testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson.
Fact Check: Is Cassidy Hutchinson 'On Record' About Trump Job After Jan 6?
Cassidy Hutchinson has faced significant scrutiny after bombshell claims about former President Donald Trump's behavior in the run-up to the January 6 riots.
Why Pat Cipollone's Jan. 6 Testimony Could Be Key
The White House counsel is said to have repeatedly fought Trump's plans to overturn the 2020 election but so far has not spoken on record.
The Jan. 6 Hearings Are Great for Ron DeSantis
The Florida governor would be the overwhelming favorite to clinch the GOP nomination in 2024, should Donald Trump not run one way or another.
What We Know Now: The Jan. 6 Hearings
From a constitutional perspective, the hearings are demonstrating that the system—and the law-abiding people in it, Democratic and Republican—has prevailed.
Donald Trump Rails Against Pat Cipollone Subpoena: 'Dangerous Precedent'
Trump also continued his attacks on former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
Fact Check: Did Trump Call Cassidy Hutchinson a 'Terrible Employee'?
Donald Trump has denied a series of claims made by Cassidy Hutchinson alleging erratic behavior in the lead-up to the January 6 riots.
Donald Trump Stalwarts Finally Turn On Him After Hutchinson's Testimony
Even the Rupert Murdoch press, which includes some of the staunchest supporters of Trump, appears to acknowledge the damage Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony has inflicted.
Trump 'Set Us Up' on Jan. 6, Officer Who Defended Capitol Says
"The president revealed his character a long time before January 6 and a long time before he was even president," Officer Daniel Hodges said.
GOP Voters Still Back Trump in 2024 Despite DeSantis Boost, Jan. 6 Evidence
The latest poll found DeSantis with his best showing yet for a 2024 bid, but Trump retained the top spot among Republicans.
Big 1/6 Reveals Ahead, Ex-Aide to Panel Says: 'Hutchinson Was the Bridge'
Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman said that more evidence against Mark Meadows, in particular, could still come out.
Bobby Engel's Testimony Consistent With Cassidy Hutchinson—Legal Expert
Former White House aide Hutchinson told a panel that on January 6, 2021 Donald Trump was irate in the presidential limousine and demanded to be taken to the Capitol to join his supporters.
Melania Trump Refused to Condemn Violence on January 6, Former Aide Alleges
The ex-first lady allegedly answered "no" when her chief of staff urged her to publicly denounce "lawlessness & violence" during the Capitol riot.
Trump's Odds of Being Prosecuted 'Significantly' Higher Now: Ex-Prosecutor
Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti tweeted "Hutchinson's testimony...moved the ball forward significantly towards a potential DOJ prosecution of Trump."
Donald Trump Rages Over Cassidy Hutchinson's Damning Testimony
Trump's rant came as political analysts praised the former White House aide's testimony as "compelling" and "astonishing."
Trump Wanted Armed Protesters to Attend His Jan. 6 Rally: Meadows Aide
Cassidy Hutchinson, Mark Meadows' former aide, testified Tuesday at the sixth hearing of the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot.
Jan 6. Hearing Updates: Hearings to Resume in July
Cassidy Hutchinson, the aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testified before the House Committee Tuesday.
Steve Bannon Asks DOJ Why Mark Meadows Not Prosecuted Over Jan. 6 Probe
Bannon believes the reasons why the former White House chief of staff was not also charged with congressional contempt will be crucial to his own defense.
Video of John Eastman's Phone Being Confiscated by FBI Viewed 500K Times
Eastman has said the FBI's seizure of his phone was unlawful and called for federal agents to erase any data they may have taken.
