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.
Liz Cheney Welcomes January 6 Commission, Says Americans Need 'The Truth'
The Republican representative has backed the investigation into how the deadly violence at the Capitol unfolded earlier this year.
Dem Rep. Seeks to Punish GOP Members Who Downplayed Capitol Riots
Cicilline accused three Republicans of "put[ting] their own political agendas above their country" and "legitimizing a violent attack on our democratic institutions."
Kinzinger Likens Fellow Republicans' Capitol Riot Claims to North Korea
"I was there on January 6. This was a real insurrection," Kinzinger said while some of his Republican colleagues argued otherwise.
Jan. 6 Commission to Release Final Report on Capitol Riot by End of 2021
The commission must have an equal number of Democrats and Republicans, with five each. It would have subpoena power and is expected to submit a final report by December 31 as well as provide recommendations to prevent future attacks.
Four Months After an Insurrection, It's Time to Move Forward—Not Move On
Leadership isn't just about holding democracy violators accountable. It's also about doing the long hard work that is required to protect our democracy.
D.C. Officer Says Republicans 'Peddling That Bulls***' About Capitol Riots
Michael Fanone tells CNN it was "disgraceful" some lawmakers downplayed the events of January 6 at the U.S. Capitol.
GOP Michigan Sen. Mike Shirkey Pictured With Whitmer Kidnap Plot Suspect
William Null, 39, of Shelbyville, is one of the 14 men charged over an alleged plot to abduct the state's Democratic governor.
Don Lemon Tears Up at Video of Attack on Police Officer During Capitol Riot
D.C. police officer Michael Fanone can be heard on the video telling rioters at the Capitol: "I got kids."
What Michael Fanone Bodycam Video Shows As Capitol Rioters Assault Officer
The D.C. police officer can be heard screaming and telling protesters he has children as he is assaulted during the Capitol riot on January 6.
Paul Gosar Describes Ashli Babbitt's Death s 'An Execution' During Hearing
Representative Jody Hice (R-Ga.) said that "it was Trump supporters who lost their lives that day, not Trump supporters who were taking the lives of others."
McCarthy Hired Trump Official Who Got Brooks to Speak at Rally Before Riot
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) hired Brian Jack, a key adviser to former President Donald Trump, in March after dialing back his criticism of Trump's role in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Avoiding 'Hysteria' Part of Delay in Sending Troops to Capitol Riot: Miller
Prepared remarks obtained by the Associated Press reveal that Miller's upcoming testimony before Congress amount to the most detailed account of the Pentagon's actions following accusations that officials were slow to call in the National Guard.
Liz Cheney and the GOP's Two-Way Tribal War
The push to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her position as the number three in House GOP leadership has created a narrative that has proved irresistible to the liberal-dominated press.
Ex-Trump Official and Capitol Rioter Frederico Klein May Get Plea Deal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Patricia Bond said that the government plans "to extend a plea offer to Mr. Klein."
Trump's Ex-Pentagon Chief Expected to Turn On Him At Capitol Riot Hearing
The former Defense Department chief said that the insurrection occurred because of Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally and speech beforehand.
Adam Kinzinger Says McCarthy Should Have His Leadership Position Challenged
"It's ludacris that [Liz Cheney is] having to defend herself. That's insane. But that's where we are," Kinzinger said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Insists Capitol Rioters Weren't Trump Supporters
The Republican congresswoman also stated she does not believe the January 6 attack constitutes an insurrection.
Landon Copeland, Capitol Riot Defendant, Causes a Scene in Court Hearing
The defendant allegedly assaulted law enforcement officers during the insurrection.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Says Liz Cheney Should Stand Her Ground
The only other woman in elected GOP leadership defended Cheney in a recent interview.
Rep. Ken Buck Points Out Facebook Allows Assad Fan Page After Trump Ruling
The Colorado representative also called the social media platform a monopoly.
Ken Paxton Says He Won't Support Greg Abbott's Re-Election, Later Denies
Paxton's remark prompted speculation the pandemic, criminal probes and Donald Trump had gotten between the two Texas Republicans.
Nancy Pelosi Mocks House GOP Push to Replace Liz Cheney With Help-Wanted Ad
The ad pokes fun at Republicans who want to remove Cheney from her GOP leadership position in the House.
Liz Cheney Ramps Up Attack After Trump Fires Back: Their Feud Explained
Cheney has long criticized Trump, but on Monday she accused Trump of "poisoning our democratic system." In response, Trump has struck out against her chances for re-election.
Dem Rep. Tells Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Shut Your QAnon Loving Mouth'
"I was trying to figure what type of pen to stab your friends with if they overran us on the floor of the House of Representatives while trying to conduct a democratic transition of power," Gallego said to Greene.
Facebook Oversight Board to Announce Decision on Donald Trump Ban on May 5
The former president has communicated largely through press releases since leaving office on January 20.
Trump Claims 'Boring' Twitter Losing Users as the Platform Gains Millions
The former president was permanently banned from using Twitter in January, after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Ex-State Rep. Who Was at Capitol Riot Seen Counting Ballots in AZ Audit
The former representative baselessly challenged the election, but was also previously put on a list of law enforcement officers with known credibility issues.
DOJ Prosecutor Will Avoid Disciplinary Action For '60 Minutes' Interview
Michael Sherwin, the former acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has left the Justice Department and can no longer suffer disciplinary consequences for comments he made to CBS' "60 Minutes" about the January 6 Capitol attack.
D.C. Cop Emotionally Recounts Capitol Riot as Most 'Brutal, Savage' Combat
"It was nothing that I had ever thought would be part of my law enforcement career and nor was I prepared to experience," Fanone told CNN.
Trump Lashes Out at Liz Cheney After Months of Criticism Over Jan 6
"Liz Cheney is polling sooo low in Wyoming, and has sooo little support," former President Donald Trump said.
