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.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to striking officer with flagpole during Capitol riot
Prosecutors say a Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to using a flagpole to strike a police officer several times during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Capitol riot trial: Ex-NYPD officer accused of attacking cop
Attorneys made opening statements in the trial of a retired NYPD officer charged with attacking a cop during the U.S. Capitol riot. A prosecutor said body camera video captured the rage on Thomas Webster's face as he swung a flag pole at a cop trying to hold off the mob on Jan. 6, 2021. But a defense lawyer said Webster acted in self-defense.
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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies in legal challenge to her reelection
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she did not remember liking and making various social media posts surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol last year and accusing an opposing lawyer of using chopped videos and twisting her words.
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.
Wisconsin National Guard to remove member after guilty plea in Jan. 6 riot
Abram Markofski pleaded guilty to participation in the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
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.
Blaming Trump: Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
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.
Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe
Former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino were held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for their monthlong refusal to comply with subpoenas rendered by the House committee's investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Ivanka Trump testifies before House panel investigating Jan. 6 attack
The chairman of the committee said Tuesday that Ivanka Trump had been answering investigators' questions and was not “chatty” but had been helpful to the probe.
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.
Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Monday night to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress for their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas.
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.
Former Trump advisers Dan Scavino, Peter Navarro face contempt vote from Jan. 6 committee
The House Committee will meet Monday to discuss whether to hold former Trump advisers Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress. It is likely to be approved by the Democratic-majority committee.
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.