Capitol Riot

NJ man who saw deadly Capitol breach shooting charged in riot

January 13, 2021 6:37pm CST

A New Jersey man who said he was standing next to a woman when she was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol riot is now charged in connection with last week’s breach.

Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 5:29pm CST

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

January 13, 2021 4:59pm CST

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.

Olympic gold medalist with ties to Arizona charged in connection with deadly Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 4:49pm CST

According to various reports, an ex-Olympian charged in connection with the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol once had ties to the Valley.

NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 4:33pm CST

New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.

Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say

January 13, 2021 3:31pm CST

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.

8 House Republicans say they’ll vote for Trump’s impeachment

January 13, 2021 3:07pm CST

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

January 13, 2021 2:53pm CST

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

January 13, 2021 1:41pm CST

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.”

Airbnb to block, cancel reservations in DC during Inauguration week

January 13, 2021 10:50am CST

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.

NJ congresswoman claims rioters went on 'reconnaissance' tours prior to attack

January 13, 2021 8:53am CST

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

January 13, 2021 7:51am CST

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. 

Alpharetta man arrested in Capitol riots found dead in home

January 13, 2021 5:33am CST

Police believe the Georgia man's death is suicide after he was charged in last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol.

McConnell furious with president, thinks impeachment will help 'rid' GOP of Trump and his movement

January 12, 2021 10:06pm CST

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell 'is done' and 'furious' with President Trump a source familiar confirmed to Fox News.

Richard Barnett, Arkansas man pictured in Pelosi’s chair amid Capitol riot, faces 11 years in prison

January 12, 2021 10:06pm CST

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.

Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory

January 12, 2021 10:06pm CST

The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.

DC police ID officer crushed in door in response to little girl’s heartfelt letter

January 12, 2021 9:40pm CST

D.C. police have identified the officer who was crushed in a doorway during the U.S. Capitol riot.

Eau Claire man arrested after taking part in Capitol riot

January 12, 2021 9:33pm CST

Kevin Loftus was arrested in Eau Claire for illegally entering Congress and disorderly conduct in the wake of the Capitol riot.

Capitol riot: Officials working to identify those involved in deadly pro-Trump insurrection

January 12, 2021 8:43pm CST

Prosecutors have brought dozens of cases after the deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol, and they promise more charges are to come as investigators work to identify more members of the pro-Trump mob.