A day earlier, her predecessor as chief testified that police expected an enraged but more typical protest crowd of Donald Trump supporters.

Felicia Konold's claim of recruitment to the organization, which has long forbidden female members, has intrigued experts who study extremist right-wing movements.

Pelosi said in a letter to lawmakers that the commission would be modelled on a similar one convened after the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on Washington and New York.

Investigations into the riot were already planned, but lawmakers from both parties have signalled that even more inquiries were likely.

Feeling emboldened by the trial’s outcome, Trump is expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation and is eyeing ways to reassert his power.

The Senate Republican leader's views are closely watched and carry sway among GOP senators, and his decision on Trump is likely to influence others weighing their votes.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed a measure to give the Congressional Gold Medal to officer Eugene Goodman of the U.S. Capitol Police force.

Democrats won Tuesday's vote, but will are unlikely to have the votes for an eventual conviction, since they would need a minimum of 17 Republicans to vote with them.

U.S. senators are also reviewing applications for possible U.S. attorney candidates.

Here's a look at the basics of the upcoming impeachment trial.