Oath Keepers trial: 'Armed rebellion' plan, prosecutor says
The founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates planned for an "armed rebellion" to stop the transfer of presidential power on Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors told jurors Monday at the opening of the most serious case to reach trial yet in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas appears for interview with Jan. 6 panel
Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texted with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and contacted lawmakers in Arizona and Wisconsin in the weeks after the election.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes of North Texas prepares to face jury in highest profile Jan. 6 trial yet
Jury selection began Tuesday for the seditious conspiracy trial of several members of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes of Granbury.
Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with House panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, conservative activist Virginia Thomas, has agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
Donald Trump said he would ‘strongly’ consider pardons, apologize to Capitol rioters if elected
The former president also said he would financially support those who participated in the deadly Capitol riot but did not specify how.
Former NYPD cop gets 10 years in prison for Jan. 6 attack
Thomas Webster, a former NYPD officer, will spend ten years behind bars for using a metal flagpole to assault one of the police officers trying to hold off a mob of Donald Trump supporters on January 6.
Gun-toting Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt gets 87 months in prison
A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet, and body armor was sentenced on Monday to 87 months — more than seven years — in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
96-year-old artist expresses political views through a painting of January 6 Insurrection
A 96-year-old artist in San Francisco used her paintbrush to express her social conscience and political views. Elaine Badgley Arnoux said she's inspired by the chaos of the January 6 insurrection and the congressional hearings that are part of the investigation. .
Jan. 6 panel prepared to subpoena Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, Supreme Court justice's wife
Committee members hope to learn more about Ginni Thomas’ effort to keep Trump in office and the potential conflicts of interest for Clarence Thomas as a result on Jan. 6 cases that have come before the court.
Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt charges for defying January 6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Far-right internet personality 'Baked Alaska' pleads guilty in Capitol riot
A far-right internet personality has pleaded guilty to joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, where he streamed live video that incriminated him and other rioters.
January 6 hearing: Panel says Trump 'poured gasoline on fire' with tweet during Capitol riot
Former White House aides have told the Jan. 6 committee that Donald Trump poured “gasoline on the fire” of the attack raging at the Capitol rather than calling off the mob laying siege.
Bipartisan bill proposes electoral reforms to prevent another Jan. 6
The House January 6th Committee hearings have unearthed evidence and witness testimony revealing who participated in the violent January 6th insurrection and how close the nation came to a constitutional crisis.
Jury selection in Steve Bannon's contempt-of-Congress trial heads for 2nd day
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.
Jury selection underway for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.
Steve Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week, judge says
Steve Bannon was indicted last year on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. He previously argued that his testimony is protected by former President Donald Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages
Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.
Capitol rioter who struck officer with Confederate flag gets 5 months in prison
A Maryland man who used a lacrosse stick attached to a Confederate battle flag to shove a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in prison.
Jan. 6 rioter apologizes to officers following House testimony
A man who joined the pro-Trump mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol has apologized to officers who protected the building on Jan. 6, 2021.