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.
Prosecutors rest case against man in 1st Capitol riot trial
The Texas man is also charged with threatening his teenage children if they reported him to law enforcement after the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year.
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.
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.
Alabama man pleads guilty to 'seditious conspiracy' in Jan. 6 riot
The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.
Texas Jan. 6 Capitol Riot suspect arrested in Austin, faces charges
Geoffrey Shough, from Austin, was arrested and faces charges stemming from his alleged participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' sentenced to 75 days in prison, $5K fine
A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface
A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
McConnell disagrees with RNC, calls Jan. 6 riot ‘violent insurrection’
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Alexander Vindman, witness from 1st Trump impeachment, sues Trump's son, allies
A retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a pivotal witness in the first impeachment case against Donald Trump has sued the oldest son of the former president and other Trump allies.
Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
While his supporters overran the Capitol on Jan. 6, Trump ignored desperate pleas to forcefully disavow the attack and has repeatedly praised those who participated in the protest.
Oath Keepers founder to remain in custody until trial, judge rules
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes is charged with seditious conspiracy for his alleged role in the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. A judge ruled he will remain behind bars until his trial.
Oath Keepers founder hoping to get out of jail while awaiting trial
Magistrate Kimberly Priest Johnson said she expects to issue a written ruling in the next day or two on if Elmer Rhodes will have to remain in custody until his seditious conspiracy trial.
January 6 panel requests interview with Ivanka Trump
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its investigation.
Supreme Court allows release of Trump documents to January 6 panel
In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.