Capitol Riot

Alpharetta man arrested in Capitol riots found dead in home

January 13, 2021 5:33am CST

Police believe the Georgia man's death is suicide after he was charged in last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol.

McConnell furious with president, thinks impeachment will help 'rid' GOP of Trump and his movement

January 12, 2021 10:06pm CST

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell 'is done' and 'furious' with President Trump a source familiar confirmed to Fox News.

Richard Barnett, Arkansas man pictured in Pelosi’s chair amid Capitol riot, faces 11 years in prison

January 12, 2021 10:06pm CST

Richard Barnett, 60, who was photographed sitting with his leg draped across House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk, could face more than 11 years in federal prison if convicted on multiple charges.

Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory

January 12, 2021 10:06pm CST

The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.

DC police ID officer crushed in door in response to little girl’s heartfelt letter

January 12, 2021 9:40pm CST

D.C. police have identified the officer who was crushed in a doorway during the U.S. Capitol riot.

Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on Trump

January 12, 2021 7:09pm CST

In a letter late Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pence said the mechanism should not be used “as a means of punishment or usurpation” and reserved for cases of medical or mental incapacitation.

Protester not linked to Capitol police officer's death, person of interest in separate incident

January 12, 2021 4:43pm CST

A photo of a protester who is a person of interest in the riot at the U.S. Capitol was released to the public Tuesday.

Mother of Arizona man in high-profile DC riot photos speaks out

January 12, 2021 3:12pm CST

An Arizona man seen front and center in many photos of the storming of the US Capitol on Jan. 6 was arrested days later. His mother speaks to FOX 10 saying, "I never expected that. He never expected that."

Chuck Norris was not at Capitol riot, manager says

January 12, 2021 1:45pm CST

A photo of a man resembling Chuck Norris apparently with a member of the pro-Trump mob began trending online.

Twitter removes more than 70K QAnon-associated accounts following Trump ban

January 11, 2021 10:22pm CST

Twitter announced on Monday that it had deleted more than 70,000 accounts associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory following the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump’s account last week.

Capitol police officer dead by suicide after responding to Capitol riot

January 11, 2021 9:34pm CST

A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.

Poll: 74% of US voters think democracy under threat, 52% want president removed after pro-Trump riot

January 11, 2021 9:17pm CST

The pro-Trump U.S. Capitol riot has left many Americans shaken and divided on what should happen next.

Chad Wolf, acting Homeland Security secretary, steps down after criticizing Trump over Capitol riot

January 11, 2021 7:55pm CST

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick declines Presidential Medal of Freedom in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot

January 11, 2021 7:54pm CST

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday night that he will not receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award."