Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'

Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."

New evidence suggests ‘alliance’ between Oath Keepers, Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, DOJ says

New evidence shows a team leader of the Oath Keepers militia accused of sieging the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 had coordinated “alliances” with co-conspirators, including the Proud Boys and other paramilitary groups in advance of the attack.

George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot

The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”

Retired US soldier charged with assaulting police, spearing 1 in face with flag pole in Capitol riot

A former special forces soldier accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 could face up to 20 years in prison after allegedly assaulting police and spearing one in the face with a flag pole.

2 charged in attack on Capitol police officer who died after riot: report

Federal authorities have arrested two men who were reportedly involved in an attack on a Capitol police officer who died following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Some Capitol riot protesters faked illness to stay behind police lines, medical personnel say

Some protesters pretended to be injured so they could be treated by emergency medical staff and remain behind police lines, according to an Arlington firefighter who responded to the Capitol riot in January.

New Capitol riot pipe bomb suspect video released by FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new video showing a person suspected of planting working pipe bombs at both the Republican National Committee’s and Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in D.C. the night before the Capitol riot.

Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will stay in DC through May 23: DOD

The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.

Dallas man accused of assaulting officers during Capitol riot to remain in custody

The judge ordered Luke Coffee’s pre-trial release with specific conditions, but prosecutors immediately requested a stay for Washington D.C. district court to reconsider and he will remain in custody.

Rioters maced, trampled Capitol officers: New documents show depth of Jan. 6 attack

Hundreds of emails, texts, photos and documents obtained by The Associated Press show how a patchwork of law enforcement agencies from all directions tried to support Washington, D.C., as protesters poured into town on Jan. 6.

FBI Dallas Field Office made the most arrests in connection to U.S. Capitol riot

More suspects in the U.S. Capitol riot case have been arrested in North Texas than any other region. The head of the Dallas FBI Office says it's not the numbers that concern him most but rather what could be coming next.

Fourth Houston-area resident arrested in connection to U.S. Capitol breach

The FBI says Shane Leedon Jenkins was arrested Friday morning at his home in northwest Houston in connection to the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.

FBI arrests Trump appointee in connection with deadly Capitol riot

Federico Klein, a former State Department aide who was appointed by former President Donald Trump was arrested on Thursday by the FBI, in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Police request 60-day extension of National Guard at Capitol

Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months.

House cancels Thursday session amid threat of violence at Capitol by militia group

The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.