Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Proud Boys leader, other members indicted on multiple charges relating to Capitol riot
The leader of the Proud Boys and multiple members of the group have been indicted with seditious conspiracy and other charges for their actions before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
Jurors reject array of defenses at Capitol riot trials
Three juries to decide a Capitol riot case convicted each defendant of all charges. A retired New York City police officer is the next to go on trial, with jury selection scheduled to begin Monday.
Kevin McCarthy audio: House GOP leader said he would urge Trump to resign
Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.
Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 attack sought to protect U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, texts show
The tranche of text messages reveals Oath Keepers were also interested in protecting other Trump allies involved in efforts to overturn the election results, including Roger Stone, Alex Jones, Ali Alexander and Michael Flynn.
Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
Oath Keepers founder's trial to begin in September
The North Texas man who founded the Oath Keepers will face trial on seditious conspiracy charges on Sep. 26. Eleven Oath Keepers were arrested and charged in the Jan 6 insurrection trying to keep Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory.
Trump says he tried to march with supporters Jan. 6, blames Pelosi for Capitol violence: report
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Capitol riot panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
Wanted Capitol riot participant possibly lives in DFW, FBI says
The FBI is looking for a woman who participated in the Capitol riot, who investigators believe lives in the DFW area.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Capitol riot trial: Guy Reffitt guilty on all charges in Jan. 6 insurrection
A Wylie man was convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.
Proud Boys leader Henry 'Enrique' Tarrio indicted for conspiracy in US Capitol riot: officials
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Proud Boys leader Henry "Enrique" Tarrio for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials say.
DC Metro employee arrested for alleged involvement in riot at US Capitol
A D.C. Metro employee was arrested last week in the District for his alleged participation in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Prosecutors rest case against Wylie man in 1st Capitol riot jury trial
Federal prosecutors finished presenting testimony against a Wylie man who is the first person to be tried on charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year.
Wylie man's 19-year-old son testifies against him in Capitol riot trial
Jackson Reffitt told a federal jury he recorded his father proudly talking about his role in last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy' Jan. 6 panel claims
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.
Wylie man was 'tip of the mob’s spear' in Capitol riot, prosecutors say in first day of trial
There was testimony Wednesday from a Capitol police officer who launched pepper balls at a Wylie man during the riot. She feels the man led the crowd up the Capitol stairs. She says every time he took a step forward, the crowd followed.