Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes

A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.

Jurors reject array of defenses at Capitol riot trials

Three juries to decide a Capitol riot case convicted each defendant of all charges. A retired New York City police officer is the next to go on trial, with jury selection scheduled to begin Monday.

Kevin McCarthy audio: House GOP leader said he would urge Trump to resign

Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.

Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 attack sought to protect U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, texts show

The tranche of text messages reveals Oath Keepers were also interested in protecting other Trump allies involved in efforts to overturn the election results, including Roger Stone, Alex Jones, Ali Alexander and Michael Flynn.

Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty

An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.

Oath Keepers founder's trial to begin in September

The North Texas man who founded the Oath Keepers will face trial on seditious conspiracy charges on Sep. 26. Eleven Oath Keepers were arrested and charged in the Jan 6 insurrection trying to keep Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory.

Trump says he tried to march with supporters Jan. 6, blames Pelosi for Capitol violence: report

Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Capitol riot panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.

Wanted Capitol riot participant possibly lives in DFW, FBI says

The FBI is looking for a woman who participated in the Capitol riot, who investigators believe lives in the DFW area.

Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails

A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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.

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.

Prosecutors rest case against Wylie man in 1st Capitol riot jury trial

Federal prosecutors finished presenting testimony against a Wylie man who is the first person to be tried on charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year.

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.

Wylie man was 'tip of the mob’s spear' in Capitol riot, prosecutors say in first day of trial

There was testimony Wednesday from a Capitol police officer who launched pepper balls at a Wylie man during the riot. She feels the man led the crowd up the Capitol stairs. She says every time he took a step forward, the crowd followed. 

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.

Wylie man is first to stand trial for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A man from Collin County will be the first to go on trial for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The stakes are high for prosecutors.