Chief: Houston police officer who 'penetrated' U.S. Capitol has resigned
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer has resigned after it was determined that he was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Florida lawmaker to introduce legislation to boycott social media that blocked Trump
A Florida lawmaker is preparing legislation that would force state and local governments to boycott Twitter, Facebook, Apple, Android and Amazon as a reaction to President Donald Trump being banned from social media.
MLB suspends political donations after Capitol riot
Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations rethinking their efforts to lobby Washington.
Trump becomes only president to be impeached by House twice, charged with 'incitement of insurrection'
The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
Trail of hate speech on social media led to violence at the Capitol, researchers say
Studies show hate speech is rising in the U.S., and social media is being used by extremist groups as an organizing platform.
Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
‘I believe this was the right decision’: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey speaks out on Trump ban
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey broke his silence on the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump from the social media platform after the violent pro-Trump Capitol riot last week.
10 GOP lawmakers break with party in House vote to impeach Trump
At least 10 GOP lawmakers have voted to impeach President Donald Trump as the House secured enough votes Wednesday to impeach Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
National Guard members seen sleeping on Capitol floor ahead of inauguration
The night after a violent mob of Trump supporters hurled the U.S. Capitol into chaos, National Guard members poured into the District from Virginia and Maryland to help police restore order.
After impeachment over Capitol riot, Trump releases video condemning violence
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement urging Americans to refrain from violence amid reports of planned armed protests in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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.
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot
Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.
Colorado man threatened to shoot Pelosi and Bowser in the head, according to court documents
A Colorado man who was heavily armed when he traveled to the nation’s capital to support President Donald Trump threatened both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mayor Muriel Bowser, according to court documents.
Former Ohio officer threatened violence in DC with homemade guns, police say
Investigators in Polk County say a former police officer from Ohio, upset by allegations of voter fraud, wrote about building homemade guns and heading to Washington to carry out violence.
Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say
A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.
AOC: 'I thought I was going to die' during Capitol riot
In an Instagram Live post, Ocasio-Cortez said she feared for her life and didn't know if she could trust authorities and some members of Congress during the siege on the U.S. Capitol.
8 House Republicans say they’ll vote for Trump’s impeachment
Eight Republicans have said they will vote to impeach Trump: Rep. John Katko, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.
Walmart, Boeing, Hallmark among companies pulling political contributions after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Trump ‘bears responsibility’ for Capitol riot
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said President Donald Trump “bears responsibility” for last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters, but said impeaching Trump for a second time is a “mistake.”
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.