Some Capitol riot defendants turning away defense lawyers
At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court.
Capitol riot: Some suspects forgoing attorneys at trial
At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer.
'Democracy survived': Biden pays tribute to fallen peace officers
President Biden spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.
Capitol police officer indicted for allegedly helping Jan. 6 riot suspect conceal involvement
A Capitol police officer has been indicted on charges that he helped a Jan. 6 riot suspect hide evidence that he’d participated in the attack on the Capitol.
Jan. 6 panel sets vote on contempt charges against Steve Bannon
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Tuesday to recommend criminal contempt charges against Steve Bannon.
Jan. 6 probe: Former DOJ lawyer during Trump administration subpoenaed
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed a former Justice Department lawyer.
Federal judge finds DC jail officials in contempt; asks DOJ to investigate possible civil rights abuses
A Federal judge has found D.C. jail officials in contempt of court and is asking the Department of Justice to investigate whether Jan. 6 riot suspects’ civil rights were abused.
Biden waives executive privilege on Trump documents related to Jan. 6 probe
President Joe Biden determined an assertion of executive privilege “is not warranted” for the first set of documents from the Trump White House, the White House said.
Jan. 6 panel members considering contempt charges for Steve Bannon
A lawyer for Steve Bannon says Bannon won’t comply with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol because President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege to block demands for testimony and documents.
Former congressional candidate, Green Beret from Tampa denied bond for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot
Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.
Facebook whistleblower to speak with Capitol riot investigative committee
Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, will speak with members of the January 6 Select Committee to discuss the social media platform’s role in the events of the Capitol riot.
Mother, son from New York charged with stealing Pelosi's laptop
A New York mother and son have been charged with theft in aiding the disappearance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Whistleblower claims Facebook fed US Capitol riot, magnified misinformation
Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that the company’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.
Capitol Riot suspect arrested after overnight BUI boat crash
Pinellas County deputies say a Seminole man, already facing federal charges, was arrested on one count of boating under the influence Saturday night.
House Jan. 6 panel issues subpoenas to organizers of Trump rally
The announcement follows a first round of subpoenas last week that targeted former White House and administration officials who were in contact with Trump before and during the insurrection.
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
2 Ohio men sentenced to 45 days in jail for roles in Capitol riot
Two friends from Ohio have been sentenced to 45 days in jail for storming the U.S. Capitol together in January.
Jan. 6 Capitol riot trials slowed by new arrests, mounting evidence
Nearly nine months have passed since the riot at the U.S. Capitol, and federal agents have arrested more than 600 people across the country believed to have joined in the Jan. 6 attack.
House panel investigating Jan. 6 riot subpoenas former Trump advisers
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed four advisers and associates to former President Donald Trump who were in contact with him before and during the attack.
Federal officer arrested at Capitol rally carrying a gun won’t be charged
A federal law enforcement officer was arrested carrying a gun at Saturday’s rally at the U.S. Capitol billed to support the suspects charged in January’s insurrection but will not be prosecuted.