PCSO: Deputy arrested for threats of Capitol violence
Sheriff Grady Judd says what started as a rant by Deputy Peter Heneen turned into a disturbing series of texts, where the 29-year-old threatened to "shoot the feds" and "make the streets of DC run red with the blood of tyrants."
Self-styled militia members charged with conspiracy over alleged coordination in pro-Trump Capitol riot
Federal authorities said Tuesday that they’ve charged a leader in a paramilitary group with conspiracy and related counts after he and some of the group’s members helped storm the U.S. Capitol.
McConnell to Senate: Mob that attacked Capitol was 'fed lies' and 'provoked' by Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed his finger Tuesday at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol.
Pennsylvania woman accused of laptop theft from Pelosi's office amid riot taken into custody
A Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing a laptop or hard drive from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the U.S. Capitol riot has been taken into custody, according to the Department of Justice.
Florida men accused in Capitol riot could face sedition charges, experts say
Adam Johnson, the Florida man nicknamed "lectern guy" after he was allegedly photographed walking off with the speaker’s lectern during riots at the US Capitol, will be back in Federal court in the District of Columbia on Tuesday.
Capitol rioter threatened to shoot his kids if they told FBI about DC trip
'If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors … traitors get shot,' he allegedly said.
FBI vetting National Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
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.
Capitol 'zip ties' suspect's mother arrested, charged with conspiracy
The mother of a man who is accused of carrying zip ties in the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 was arrested Saturday in Tennessee, charged with entering the Capitol building.
FBI releases photos of suspects wanted in attack on DC cop during Capitol riot
The FBI on Sunday released photos of seven men it says attacked a D.C. police officer during a riot on Capitol Hill Jan. 6.
USPS temporarily removes, suspends mail collection in some major cities ahead of inauguration
The United States Postal Service will temporarily shut down post offices in the nation’s capital in preparation of next week’s Inauguration Day.
'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Bail denied for so-called 'QAnon Shaman,' arrested in connection with deadly Capitol riot
A judge has denied bail for an Arizona man known as the so-called 'QAnon Shaman.' Jake Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, was arrested for his alleged role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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.
DeSantis activates Florida National Guard in response to reports of possible protests
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard after reports suggest threats of civil unrest leading up to the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden.
Official says 'no direct evidence’ of plot to kill at pro-Trump Capitol riot
The remarks came in a motion prosecutors filed late Thursday in the case against Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who took part in the insurrection while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.
Federal watchdogs launch sweeping review of FBI, Pentagon and other agencies' Capitol riot response
Federal watchdogs have launched a sweeping review of how the FBI, the Pentagon and other agencies responded to the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol.
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.
Marion County man wanted in U.S. Capitol siege arrested
A man wanted in last week's U.S. Capitol Building siege was arrested in Florida by Marion County sheriff’s deputies.