Capitol riot

Published
May 19, 2022

Jan. 6 panel asks Republican lawmaker to testify about Capitol tour he led

Republicans had previously said there were no groups in the Capitol in the days just prior to the attack, but the committee says its evidence shows otherwise.
Published
May 12, 2022

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas House leader McCarthy, 4 other Republican lawmakers

The committee has been investigating Kevin McCarthy’s conversations with then-President Trump the day of the attack and meetings that the 4 other lawmakers had with the White House as Trump and his aides conspired how to overturn his defeat.
Published
May 10, 2022

Maine man charged in Capitol insurrection now accused of attacking another officer

Kyle Fitzsimons of Lebanon already was facing 10 charges for his role in the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021. Federal prosecutors have indicated they intend to add additional charges.
Published
May 9, 2022

Washington Post wins Pulitzer for public service for its Jan. 6 coverage

The intersection of health, safety and infrastructure played a prominent role among other winning projects.
Published
May 6, 2022

Challenge over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility as candidate fails

A group of voters filed a complaint with the Georgia secretary of state's office saying that the congresswoman should be barred from running for reelection under a provision of the 14th Amendment having to do with insurrection.
Published
May 6, 2022

Man who stormed U.S. Capitol in caveman costume gets prison

The New York man had asked the judge for mercy, saying he was ashamed of his 'contribution to the chaos of that day.'
Published
May 2, 2022

Jefferson man arrested, charged with breaching Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

Joshua Colgan will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C.
Published
May 2, 2022

Jan. 6 panel wants answers from Republican lawmakers Brooks, Biggs, Jackson

Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Ronny Jackson of Texas are members of the ultra-right House Freedom Caucus that have in recent years aligned themselves with Trump.
Published
May 2, 2022

NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting officer in Capitol insurrection

A federal jury has convicted a New York Police Department veteran of assaulting an officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection, rejecting his claim he was defending himself when he tackled the officer and grabbed his gas mask.
Published
May 2, 2022

Former Minot resident pleads guilty to 2nd charge for role in U.S. Capitol insurrection

Mitch Simon likely to face up to 14 months in federal prison for wielding a bicycle rack against a police officer outside the Capitol.