Capitol rioter threatened to shoot his kids if they told FBI about DC trip
'If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors … traitors get shot,' he allegedly said.
Heavy fortified statehouses around the US see small protests
Crowds of only a dozen or two people demonstrated at some boarded-up, cordoned-off statehouses, while the streets in many other capital cities remained empty.
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.
Heavy fortified statehouses around the US see small protests
Crowds of only a dozen or two people demonstrated at some boarded-up, cordoned-off statehouses, while the streets in many other capital cities remained empty.
Trump campaign members behind Washington rally that spawned deadly Capitol riot, records show
Members of President Trump’s failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned the Capitol riot - not grassroots supporters, an Associated Press review of records found.
Capitol 'zip ties' suspect's mother arrested, charged with conspiracy
The mother of a man who is accused of carrying zip ties in the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 was arrested Saturday in Tennessee, charged with entering the Capitol building.
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.
FBI arrest Florida 'hardcore leftist' who plotted armed attack on pro-Trump protesters at state Capitol
Daniel Baker was kicked out of the Army, fought with terrorists, and supported Antifa, prosecutors claim.
USPS temporarily removes, suspends mail collection in some major cities ahead of inauguration
The United States Postal Service will temporarily shut down post offices in the nation’s capital in preparation of next week’s Inauguration Day.
'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Virginia man with gun, more than 500 bullets tried to get into inauguration with unauthorized credential
Wesley Allen Beeler of Front Royal now faces gun charges in the District of Columbia.
Trump's approval rating hits all-time low following US Capitol riot
According to a Pew Research poll, the president's approval has plunged below 30%. His approval among Republicans has dropped by 17% since August.
McConnell calls pending Trump trial 'vote of conscience'
Sen. McConnell continues to hold great sway in his party, even though convening the trial could be among his last acts as majority leader.
Far-right personality ‘Baked Alaska’ arrested in riot probe
Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Bail denied for so-called 'QAnon Shaman,' arrested in connection with deadly Capitol riot
A judge has denied bail for an Arizona man known as the so-called 'QAnon Shaman.' Jake Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, was arrested for his alleged role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
West Allis man charged with taking part in US Capitol insurrection
A man from a Milwaukee suburb appeared in federal court on charges relating to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week.
West Allis man charged with taking part in US Capitol insurrection
A man from a Milwaukee suburb appeared in federal court on charges relating to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week.
HHS Sec. Alex Azar resigns, condemns Capitol riots
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is condemning the assault on the U.S. Capitol in his formal letter of resignation.
Arkansas man photographed sitting at Pelosi's desk during Capitol riot put on house arrest
An Arkansas man photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week has been put under House arrest as he awaits trial.