Capitol Police chief, Senate sergeant at arms resign after pro-Trump rioters breach building
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund will resign following the violent breach of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press.
Manatee County man possibly photographed carrying House speaker's lectern from Capitol
A Manatee County man is featured in one of the more viral images from the failed insurrection attempt in Washington, D.C., acquaintances of the man said Thursday.
Marketing firm fires worker after he was photographed wearing company badge at pro-Trump US Capitol riot
A man who wore his company badge while he stormed the U.S. Capitol was fired Thursday by his Maryland employer.
Simon & Schuster cancels publication of Sen. Josh Hawley’s book, citing his role in pro-Trump Capitol riot
Following the violent pro-Trump riot inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Simon & Schuster announced it will no longer be moving forward with publishing Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s book, “The Tyranny of Big Tech,” citing Hawley’s “role in what became a dangerous threat to our democracy.”
Michelle Obama issues statement on pro-Trump Capitol riot, calls Trump ‘infantile and unpatriotic’
Michelle Obama was among scores of political figures from both sides of the aisle who decried the violent riot that occurred on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Sedition charge possible for pro-Trump Capitol rioters, top federal prosecutor says
The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia said Thursday that "all options are on the table" for charging members of the violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol — including sedition charges.
McEnany says White House will ‘ensure an orderly transition of power’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
A day after the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, White House Kayleigh McEnany said the administration would “ensure an orderly transition of power.”
Pelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump, says House will otherwise act to impeach
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters.
Capitol rioters could face up to 10 years in prison under Trump monument executive order
Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen vowed that pro-Trump rioters who entered the U.S. Capitol would "face the full consequences of their actions under the law," and those consequences could include being charged under President Trump's executive order authorizing up to 10 years in prison for "injury of federal property."
DC police release photos of ‘persons of interest;’ Additional security coming to Capitol Hill after chaos
D.C. police released photos on Thursday showing "persons of interest" the day after pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol building.
Barr says Trump conduct amid US Capitol violence 'betrayal' of presidency
Former Attorney General William Barr says President Donald Trump’s conduct as a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol was a “betrayal of his office and supporters.”
House Judiciary Committee Democrats urge Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump
Seventeen members of Congress signed a letter to Vice President Mike Pence urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from office in the wake of protests in Washington by Trump’s supporters that devolved into a violent riot inside the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTOS: Pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol in DC
The U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday after pro-Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, saying risk of his posts is 'too great'
After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric with a light touch, Facebook and Instagram are silencing his social media accounts for the rest of his presidency. The move, which many called justified following Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, is also a somber reminder of the enormous power that social-media platforms can exercise when they choose.
Lawmakers vow to investigate police after pro-Trump mob breaches Capitol
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol.
Floridians, including a Riverview man, among those arrested in U.S. Capitol riot
At least three Floridians were arrested after a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, including a man from Riverview.
“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!”: West Virginia GOP delegate records himself storming U.S. Capitol
A West Virginia lawmaker recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, triggering calls for his resignation.
Florida governor: ‘It doesn't matter what banner you are flying under, the violence is wrong’
During a visit to Bradenton, Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned the riot at the U.S. Capitol that occurred just the day before.
Over 60 people arrested, multiple officers injured and 4 deaths reported amid pro-Trump protests in DC
D.C. police say over 60 people were arrested Wednesday during pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol Hill violence: Explosives found at RNC, DNC 'the real deal,' sources say
The devices found near the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday were actual explosive devices, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigations.