Lockdown lifted at US Capitol after nearby fire prompted 'shelter in place’ during inauguration rehearsal

Participants in inauguration rehearsals at the U.S. Capitol were briefly ordered to 'shelter in place' Monday by officials after a fire several blocks away triggered a security alert.

FBI worries of insider attack at Biden's inauguration, vets Guard troops

U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.

Trump campaign members behind Washington rally that spawned deadly Capitol riot, records show

Members of President Trump’s failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned the Capitol riot - not grassroots supporters, an Associated Press review of records found.

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.

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. 

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.

'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.

Airbnb to block, cancel reservations in DC during Inauguration week

Airbnb has announced they will be canceling reservations in the D.C. metro area during the Inauguration week due to local, state and federal officials asking people not to travel to the District.

National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote

The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.

NJ congresswoman claims rioters went on 'reconnaissance' tours prior to attack

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) says that she witnessed people being lead through the Capitol the day before the riot in what looked like a "reconnaissance" tour.

‘The Capitol is a crime scene': Federal law enforcement officials open 170 case files in connection with riots

Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they’ve opened 170 subject files, and charged about 70 in the wake of a violent riot that struck the U.S. Capitol building last week. 

House passes measure urging Pence to invoke 25th Amendment, impeachment next

The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.

Richard Barnett, Arkansas man pictured in Pelosi’s chair amid Capitol riot, faces 11 years in prison

Richard Barnett, 60, who was photographed sitting with his leg draped across House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk, could face more than 11 years in federal prison if convicted on multiple charges.