FOX 7 Discussion: Security failures at the U.S. Capitol
Spencer Coursen, threat management expert with Coursen Security Group, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how Wednesday's breach of the U.S. Capitol was allowed to happen.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns blaming Trump rhetoric after Capitol riot
In a resignation letter Thursday, DeVos, a Michigan native, blamed President Donald Trump for inflaming tensions in the violent assault on the seat of the nation's democracy. She says, "There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me."
DC police post 26 pages of riot suspect photos for identification
With advancements in modern technology and the use of social media, tracking down rioters seen in large crowds are easy to track down, experts say.
US Secret Service says they are ready for ‘all possible contingencies’ on Inauguration Day
Following a violent siege on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump rioters, the U.S. Secret Service says they are prepared for “all possible contingencies” to ensure a safe Inauguration Day for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
FOX 7 Discussion: Pro-Trump insurrection
Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the political fallout of yesterday's pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol Police chief, Senate sergeant at arms resign after pro-Trump rioters breach building
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund will resign following the violent breach of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press.
Marketing firm fires worker after he was photographed wearing company badge at pro-Trump US Capitol riot
A man who wore his company badge while he stormed the U.S. Capitol was fired Thursday by his Maryland employer.
Austin security expert offers crowd control insight after U.S. Capitol riot
The mob was eventually pushed back, not by the National Guard, but with the help of officers from Maryland and Virginia, a show of force that security expert Harold Piatt said should have been done at the beginning.
D.C. Police identify Arizonans arrested in connection with deadly Capitol riot
DC Police officials say two Arizonans have been arrested in connection with a deadly riot on Jan. 6 that saw some supporters of President Trump storm the U.S. Capitol Building.
Michelle Obama issues statement on pro-Trump Capitol riot, calls Trump ‘infantile and unpatriotic’
Michelle Obama was among scores of political figures from both sides of the aisle who decried the violent riot that occurred on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Sedition charge possible for pro-Trump Capitol rioters, top federal prosecutor says
The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia said Thursday that "all options are on the table" for charging members of the violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol — including sedition charges.
McEnany says White House will ‘ensure an orderly transition of power’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
A day after the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, White House Kayleigh McEnany said the administration would “ensure an orderly transition of power.”
U.S. Rep Doggett calls for Trump to be impeached, removed from office
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett has become the latest member of Congress to call for President Donald Trump to be impeached and removed from office following Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol rioters could face up to 10 years in prison under Trump monument executive order
Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen vowed that pro-Trump rioters who entered the U.S. Capitol would "face the full consequences of their actions under the law," and those consequences could include being charged under President Trump's executive order authorizing up to 10 years in prison for "injury of federal property."
DC police release photos of ‘persons of interest;’ Additional security coming to Capitol Hill after chaos
D.C. police released photos on Thursday showing "persons of interest" the day after pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol building.
House Judiciary Committee Democrats urge Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump
Seventeen members of Congress signed a letter to Vice President Mike Pence urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from office in the wake of protests in Washington by Trump’s supporters that devolved into a violent riot inside the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTOS: Pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol in DC
The U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday after pro-Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
Lawmakers vow to investigate police after pro-Trump mob breaches Capitol
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol.
“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!”: West Virginia GOP delegate records himself storming U.S. Capitol
A West Virginia lawmaker recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, triggering calls for his resignation.
Over 60 people arrested, multiple officers injured and 4 deaths reported amid pro-Trump protests in DC
D.C. police say over 60 people were arrested Wednesday during pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol.