Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
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.
Arizona GOP censures Rusty Bowers after Jan. 6 testimony
“(Bowers) is no longer a Republican in good standing & we call on Republicans to replace him at the ballot box in the August primary,” Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward tweeted.
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.
Testimony from White House aides will be focus at Thursday's prime-time Jan. 6 hearing
The panel is looking to learn what President Trump was doing in the White House for several hours as his supporters were breaking into the Capitol and interrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidential victory.
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.
Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for armed Capitol rioter
The 15-year recommended sentence is nearly three times the length of the longest sentence among more than 200 defendants sentenced for crimes related to the U.S. Capitol riot.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack subpoenaed the Secret Service on Friday night for text messages agents reportedly deleted around Jan. 6, 2021, as the panel probes Donald Trump’s actions at the time of the deadly siege.
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.
Jan. 6 panel probes 'unhinged' meeting, Trump rally call
The Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday divulged details of an "unhinged" late night meeting at the White House with defeated President Donald Trump’s outside lawyers suggesting the military seize state voting machines.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify to Jan. 6 panel
Pat Cipollone has been a long-sought and potentially revelatory witness, due to his reported resistance to Trump’s schemes to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Jan. 6 committee: 'Stay tuned' for more evidence in July hearings
At least two more hearings scheduled this month aim to show how Donald Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Arizona State Sens. Karen Fann, Kelly Townsend subpoenaed by FBI in connection with Jan. 6 probe
Arizona State Senate President Karen Fann and State Senator Kelly Townsend have become the latest people to be subpoenaed by the FBI.
January 6 hearing: Did Trump commit a crime?
The House Jan. 6 committee has now heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
About half of Americans think Donald Trump should be charged for Jan. 6: poll
Predictably, views on Donald Trump's criminal liability break down along party lines.
Pat Cipollone subpoenaed: Jan. 6 panel wants counsel who resisted Trump schemes to testify
Pat Cipollone reportedly warned White House aides that Donald Trump was at risk of committing "every crime imaginable."
January 6 hearing: Former aide testifies Trump dismissed threat of armed protesters
Former President Donald Trump fought security officials for control of the presidential SUV as he struggled to get to the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, a key former White House aide has told House investigators.