Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle

A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Spring man faces federal charges for role during Capitol riot

A Spring man has been arrested and charged for taking part in the Capitol riot after the FBI was tipped off by his Facebook friend.

Arkansas man photographed sitting at Pelosi's desk during Capitol riot put on house arrest

An Arkansas man photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week has been put under House arrest as he awaits trial.

TSA considering putting pro-Trump Capitol rioters on US no-fly list

Federal safety officials are investigating people who took part in last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol to decide whether they belong on the federal no-fly list.

Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters

At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.

DC police searching for suspect who used shield to pin officer against doorjamb at US Capitol

The Metropolitan D.C. Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect who was caught on camera using a police shield to pin one of their officers against a doorjamb during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday. 

Frisco realtor Jenna Ryan arrested, charged for role in U.S. Capitol riot

The Frisco realtor will face charges for “knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority" and “disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds."

Texas DPS closing State Capitol, grounds through Inauguration Day

Texas DPS says the closure is "out of an abundance of caution" due to reports of planned armed protests at the Texas State Capitol this week.

Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined

The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.

'He's a hero': Bipartisan bill would award Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal

Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) introduced H.R. 305 on Thursday, which would award Officer Eugene Goodman with the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions during the Capitol siege.

Man charged for beating officer with pole of American flag during Capitol riot, prosecutors say

An Arkansas man was charged after FBI agents identified him in videos appearing to beat a police officer with the pole of an American flag during the violent Jan. 6 pro-Trump Capitol riot.

National Guard troops from several states sent to Washington DC to assist with inauguration security

National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security on Inauguration Day as the FBI reported that it is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter.”

'Our worst nightmare really come true': DC police officers detail riot at US Capitol

It's horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.

Pentagon authorizes National Guard to carry lethal weapons while protecting Capitol: reports

The National Guard members deployed in D.C. will be permitted to carry lethal weapons while they’re protecting the U.S. Capitol through Inauguration Day, according to reports.