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.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

FBI seeking information after chaos and destruction at US Capitol

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking help identifying individuals who were part of the unprecedented chaos Wednesday when pro-President Donald Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

2 Capitol Police officers suspended after riot

Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio says two U.S. Capitol Police officers have been suspended as a result of their actions during last week’s attack on the Capitol.

US Capitol police officer dies of injuries sustained during pro-Trump riots, officials say

One day after supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol building as Congress worked to count the Electoral College votes to certify president-elect Joe Biden's win, a Capitol police officer passed away due to injuries he sustained while on-duty during the riots.

US Capitol Police officer hailed as hero for diverting pro-Trump mob during riot

A US Capitol Police officer is being hailed as a hero after video shows him diverting a pro-Trump mob that breached the Capitol away from the Senate chamber.

Trump orders flags to half-staff in honor of 2 fallen Capitol Police officers

President Donald Trump has ordered flags across the country to be flown at half-staff through Wednesday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police Officers who died following Wednesday's violent riots.

North Texas Air Force veteran identified as Capitol rioter carrying zip ties on Senate floor

Larry R. Brock Jr., whose address is listed in Grapevine, confirmed to the New Yorker that he was the man pictured wearing a helmet and military gear on the Senate floor.