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.
'Kraken' Lawyer Suggests FBI Had 'Leading Role in Creating' Capitol Riot
Pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell said that the FBI had "a substantial if not leading role in creating the entire debacle" at the Capitol on January 6.
Alleged Capitol Rioter Turned in by Member of His Church Prayer Text Group
An unidentified witness provided the FBI with information about Glen Brooks after he sent a selfie from the Capitol on January 6 in a church prayer group text.
Ex-Cop Jailed Ahead of Capitol Riot Trial After Buying Nearly 3 Dozen Guns
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper rejected defendant Thomas Robertson's explanation for the purchases, which he claimed were World War II collectables.
Judge, Attorney Spar Over Capitol Rioter's Refusal to Wear a Mask
Daniel Goodwyn's defense attorney told a judge that he cannot wear a mask because he is on the autism spectrum and it is "extraordinarily stressful" for him.
Accused Capitol Rioter Called 1/6 'Best Day of His Life,' Feds Say
An FBI witness said accused Capitol rioter Donald Smith said his time inside the office Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was part of "the best day of his life."
Congress Sends Biden Bill for More Afghan Allies' Visas, Capitol Police Pay
The $2.1 billion bill will also provide funds to bolster the security of the Capitol's windows and doors, six months after the January 6 insurrection.
Why Pelosi Won't Tolerate Dissent on Her 'Insurrection' Committee
Democrats are intent on transforming Jan. 6 into something more—something that would continue to be politically useful even after Trump exited the White House.
Kinzinger Blasts 'Cold-Hearted' Laura Ingraham Over 1/6 Committee Remarks
Kinzinger choked up as he addressed officers during the first hearing of the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
House Votes to Raise Capitol Police Pay Day After Officers Testify
The House of Representatives has decided to pass a bill that will raise U.S. Capitol Police pay as a result of the January 6 insurrection.
Former State Senate Candidate Tried to Cover Up Involvement in Capitol Riot
Daniel Christmann of New York was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly breaching the Capitol by scaling the wall with a garden hose.
1/6 Riot Officer Receives Slur-Laden, Abusive Voicemail During Testimony
Police Officer Michael Fanone revealed the message after telling committee members he'd been "grabbed and tased, all while being called a traitor."
'Jussie Smollett' Slur Used Against Harry Dunn's Testimony Sparks Outrage
The House select committee into the January 6 riot at the Capitol has become a partisan issue with Donald Trump followers questioning its legitimacy.
Ingraham Mocks Police Testimony on Jan. 6 With 'Best Performance' Awards
"God save us from these third-rate theatrics," said the Fox News host after officers testified before the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot.
DOJ, House Counsel Will Not Assist Mo Brooks in Lawsuit from Eric Swalwell
The Department of Justice wrote that it "cannot conclude the Brooks was acting within the scope of his office or employment as a Member of Congress at the time of the incident out of which the claims in this case arose."
5 Key Takeaways From the First Hearing of the Capitol Riot Committee
"We must know what happened here at the Capitol. We must also know what happened every minute of that day in the White House," Liz Cheney said at the hearing.
Kinzinger Becomes Emotional During Hearing, Calls to 'Stop the Outrage'
The Congressman also defended being a Republican on the committee. "This cannot continue to be a partisan fight," he said.
Protestors Interrupt Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene Jan. 6 Conference
Reps. Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Green and 2 other Republican lawmakers plan to hold a press conference Tuesday outside the Department of Justice while the January 6 committee hears testimonies from Capitol officers.
'Our Children are Watching': Liz Cheney's Statement at Capitol Riot Hearing
"People need to know the truth. Will we be so blinded by partisanship that we throw away the miracle of America?" the Republican congresswoman said.
Texas Congresswoman Recounts January 6 Attack: 'Like a Real War'
Rep. Johnson said of the Capitol riot: "And all of a sudden, it went from 50 to 60 to hundreds and thousands. And so we stayed locked in that office."
Capitol Police Officer Dunn Describes Racial Abuse Experienced on Jan. 6
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and other officers talked of the racism involved in the Capitol insurrection during a hearing Tuesday.
Capitol Police Sergeant Recalls Being More Afraid During Riot Than in Iraq
"Nothing I experienced in the army or as a law enforcement officer, prepared me for what we confronted on January 6," Sergeant Aquilino Gonell said.
Couple Charged Over Capitol Riot After Being Identified in YouTube Video
A commission that will investigate what led up to the January 6 riot at the Capitol is set to go ahead later today.
Matt Gaetz Claims 1/6 Committee Will Target GOP with 'Process Crimes'
"During the Russia hoax a lot of the criminal process occurred not as a result of any underlying violation of federal criminal law, but instead as a result of these process crimes," Gaetz said on Monday.
'Pelosi Republicans': McCarthy Chides Cheney, Kinzinger Over 1/6 Committee
When asked if Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger would be punished for serving on the January 6 Capitol Riot committee, McCarthy replied, "We'll see."
Michael Flynn Totes Rifle And Jokes About Finding 'Somebody in Washington'
Flynn previously called for a Myanmar-style military coup in the United States, comments which he was widely criticized for.
Watergate Reporter Carl Bernstein Calls Trump a 'War Criminal'
Bernstein's remark, made on CNN's Reliable Sources on Sunday, appeared to shock host Brian Stelter.
Tapper Confronts Pat Toomey on GOP Resistance to Jan. 6 House Committee
"Why do you think so few in your party seem to want to take this seriously and get to the bottom of happened on Jan. 6?" Tapper asked the Pennsylvania senator.
GOP Lawmaker Jim Banks Blasts Pelosi for Barring Him from 1/6 Committee
Indiana's Jim Banks said Sunday that Pelosi "only wants members on this committee who will stick to her talking points."
Rep. Markwayne Mullin Defends Capitol Police Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt
Rep. Mullin said of the officer: "He was physically and emotionally distraught. I actually gave him a hug and said, 'Sir, you did what you had to do.'"
Capitol Rioter Andrew Taake's Boasts on Dating App Bumble Lead to Arrest
After the Bumble tip, the FBI found videos and images showing Taake using pepper spray and what looked like a metal whip against officers.
