Capitol

• Trump wants judge in U.S. election case to step aside, citing past comments

  Chutkan last month scheduled the trial for March 4, 2024, over the vigorous objections of defence lawyers who said that would not give them enough time to prepare.

  U.S. News

  Sep 11, 2023
  
• Man fires gunshots near U.S. Capitol, dies after crashing car into barricade

  The death is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, which did not immediately release the man's identity or any details of his motives.

  World

  Aug 14, 2022
  
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• Capitol rioter who used Confederate flag to shove police officer 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.

  World

  Jul 13, 2022
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• U.S. Congress’ probe of Jan. 6 riot to reveal new details on attack: Liz Cheney

  The U.S. Congress' probe of the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol will reveal new details of that day's events, Representative Liz Cheney said on Sunday.

  World

  Mar 20, 2022
• Jan. 6 committee believes Trump committed ‘criminal’ acts as he fought U.S. election

  The court filing is the clearest sign that the committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot believes a criminal case could be made against Trump and his campaign.

  World

  Mar 3, 2022
• Judge rejects effort by Trump to toss lawsuits alleging incitement of Jan. 6 riot

  U.S. judge said that Trump's words during a rally before the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol were likely ``words of incitement not protected by the First Amendment.''

  World

  Feb 19, 2022
• Four officers have now died by suicide after responding to the U.S. Capitol riot

  More than 500 people so far have been charged with crimes stemming from the Jan. 6 riot, even as Trump allies try to downplay the incident.

  Politics

  Aug 2, 2021
• FBI director calls Capitol riot ‘domestic terrorism’, defends handling of threats

  FBI Director Chris Wray told a Senate committee that information on threats ahead of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was properly shared with other law enforcement agencies.

  World

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Capitol Hill rioters learning there’s nowhere to hide on social media

  Pictures posted on social media would prove crucial to arresting key players in the pro-Trump riots.

  Politics

  Jan 11, 2021
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• Death of U.S. Capitol Police officer after riot fuels calls for arrests, inquiry

  The U.S. Capitol Police said Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured "while physically engaging with protesters" during the Wednesday riot, later dying in hospital.

  World

  Jan 8, 2021