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Capitol Riot

News about the U.S. Capitol riot, in which pro-Trump supporters stormed the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2020. A woman was shot and killed during the protests and members of Congress called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump.

Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters

Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters

At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.

January 15, 2021 7:17pm CST
DC police searching for suspect who used shield to pin officer against door at US Capitol

DC police searching for suspect who used shield to pin officer against door at US Capitol

The Metropolitan D.C. Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect who was caught on camera using a police shield to pin one of their officers against a door jam during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday. 

January 15, 2021 7:06pm CST
TSA considering putting pro-Trump Capitol rioters on US no-fly list

TSA considering putting pro-Trump Capitol rioters on US no-fly list

Federal safety officials are investigating people who took part in last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol to decide whether they belong on the federal no-fly list.

January 15, 2021 6:58pm CST
Capitol Police 'looking at' reports of members giving tours in days before riot: source

Capitol Police 'looking at' reports of members giving tours in days before riot: source

'This is a large puzzle and we're looking at every piece to put it together,' an FBI official said

January 15, 2021 6:00pm CST
Police urge lawmakers to avoid WI Capitol ahead of inauguration

Police urge lawmakers to avoid WI Capitol ahead of inauguration

Wisconsin capitol police urge lawmakers to stay away from the Capitol this weekend and to keep their home doors locked ahead of next week's presidential inauguration.

January 15, 2021 4:59pm CST
Official says 'no direct evidence’ of plot to kill at pro-Trump Capitol riot

Official says 'no direct evidence’ of plot to kill at pro-Trump Capitol riot

The remarks came in a motion prosecutors filed late Thursday in the case against Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who took part in the insurrection while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.

January 15, 2021 3:49pm CST
Federal watchdogs launch sweeping review of FBI, Pentagon and other agencies' Capitol riot response

Federal watchdogs launch sweeping review of FBI, Pentagon and other agencies' Capitol riot response

Federal watchdogs have launched a sweeping review of how the FBI, the Pentagon and other agencies responded to the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol.

January 15, 2021 10:56am CST
'He's a hero': Bipartisan bill would award Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal

'He's a hero': Bipartisan bill would award Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal

Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) introduced H.R. 305 on Thursday, which would award Officer Eugene Goodman with the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions during the Capitol siege.

January 15, 2021 10:17am CST
Southeast Michigan Militia plans protest at Lansing Capitol for Sunday

Southeast Michigan Militia plans protest at Lansing Capitol for Sunday

FOX 2: "Could we see violence?" "It depends on how we are pushed," Lackomar said. "If we are forced to defend ourselves, we will defend ourselves. If our rights are violated, we will resist that violation with whatever level we need to."

January 15, 2021 12:03am CST
Man charged for beating officer with pole of American flag during Capitol riot, prosecutors say

Man charged for beating officer with pole of American flag during Capitol riot, prosecutors say

An Arkansas man was charged after FBI agents identified him in videos appearing to beat a police officer with the pole of an American flag during the violent Jan. 6 pro-Trump Capitol riot.

January 14, 2021 9:25pm CST
American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration

American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration

Airlines are tightening their safety policies after last week’s violent pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, and ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20.

January 14, 2021 6:40pm CST
Retired Chester firefighter accused of throwing fire extinguisher at officers during Capitol riot

Retired Chester firefighter accused of throwing fire extinguisher at officers during Capitol riot

Robert Sanford, a retired Chester firefighter, has been arrested after he allegedly threw a fire extinguisher that hit at least three officers during the Capitol riots.

January 14, 2021 2:42pm CST
Wisconsin congressman not sure Trump to blame for Capitol riot

Wisconsin congressman not sure Trump to blame for Capitol riot

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald was in the Capitol when it was breached by rioters and says "it needs to be investigated" to determine who's to blame.

January 14, 2021 2:38pm CST
Expecting trouble, DC locks down a week before inauguration

Expecting trouble, DC locks down a week before inauguration

The number of National Guard troops coming to Washington to assist law enforcement with security grew to about 26,000 as of Thursday, Jan. 14.

January 14, 2021 2:17pm CST
Former school therapist in Ohio arrested for alleged involvement in US Capitol riot

Former school therapist in Ohio arrested for alleged involvement in US Capitol riot

Christine Priola, 49, a former occupational therapist for the Cleveland schools, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the deadly pro-Trump Capitol riot.

January 14, 2021 1:33pm CST
Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages

Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages

When photos of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of the U.S. Capitol surfaced on Wednesday, concerned Americans reportedly rushed to send them care packages.

January 14, 2021 1:31pm CST
FBI: Delaware man seen holding confederate flag during Capitol riot surrenders

FBI: Delaware man seen holding confederate flag during Capitol riot surrenders

A Delaware man infamously seen holding a Confederate flag inside the U.S. Capitol during last week's deadly riots surrendered to federal agents along with his son on Thursday, according to the Department of Justice.

January 14, 2021 1:27pm CST
California professor who spoke alongside Giuliani at Trump rally retires

California professor who spoke alongside Giuliani at Trump rally retires

A law professor who spoke during President Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C., rally last week before the attack on the U.S. Capitol has retired from a California university.

January 14, 2021 12:48pm CST
Chicago man busted in Capitol riot admits to feds: 'Wow, you're pretty good,' papers show

Chicago man busted in Capitol riot admits to feds: 'Wow, you're pretty good,' papers show

A Chicago man accused of storming the Capitol last week allegedly told agents who showed up to arrest him: "Wow, you’re pretty good," court papers show.

January 14, 2021 12:06pm CST
Chief: Houston police officer who 'penetrated' U.S. Capitol has resigned

Chief: Houston police officer who 'penetrated' U.S. Capitol has resigned

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer has resigned after it was determined that he was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.

January 14, 2021 11:42am CST
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