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.
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.
Jan. 6 House committee seeking records on Gen. Mark Milley's calls to China
A top U.S. general's calls to China are coming under new scrutiny in Congress.
4th Oath Keeper enters guilty plea for Jan. 6 riot, will cooperate
Jason Dolan, a member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has pleaded guilty. He will cooperate against his fellow extremists.
Capitol Police ask for support from National Guard ahead of 'Justice for J6' rally
The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.
Police plan to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of Sept. 18 rally
Law enforcement concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation’s capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection there, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
New video shows DC pipe bomber’s route: FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday released new video showing what they believe was the route of a person suspected of leaving pipe bombs at both the Republican National Committee’s and Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in D.C. the night before the Capitol riot.
Proud Boys leader who helped burn DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner surrenders to police
A Proud Boys leader who was sentenced in August for burning a D.C. church’s Black Lives Matter banner, along with a weapons conviction, surrendered to police this week.
Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in Capitol riot case
Jacob Chansley, who was widely photographed in the Senate chamber with a flagpole topped with a spear, could face 41 to 51 months in prison under sentencing guidelines, a prosecutor said. The man who called himself “QAnon Shaman” has been jailed for nearly eight months since his arrest.
Far-right extremists expected to attend US Capitol rally this month, US intel shows
Far-right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three people familiar with intelligence gathered by federal officials.
Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data
The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.
Capitol police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt: 'I know that day I saved countless lives'
The U.S. Capitol police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot opened up about what led to the shooting and revealed the death threats he’s received in the aftermath.
Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over Jan. 6 insurrection
Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.