capitol siege

Published
July 4, 2021

Six months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

Following the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, many big corporations pledged not to donate to members of Congress who objected to the results of the presidential election.
Published
May 29, 2021

Defense for some Capitol rioters: Election misinformation

Their arguments highlight the key role that falsehoods played, as many top Republicans try to minimize the violence of Jan. 6.
Published
May 19, 2021

Minot native pleads not guilty of crimes at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6

Federal agents seized Mitch Simon's cellphone this month and intend to check it for potential incriminating evidence.
Published
May 10, 2021

Minot native faces federal charges in connection with U.S. Capitol siege

Mitch Simon, 30, charged with joining the insurgents who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 in bid to stop Joe Biden's succession to the presidency.
Published
March 2, 2021

FBI chief tells lawmakers that Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism,’ warns of its growth

FBI Director Chris Wray also described in stark terms the threat from domestic violent extremists and said that, contrary to some Republican statements, there is no evidence that anti-Trump groups were involved in the Jan. 6 riot.
Published
March 1, 2021

Lebanon man indicted on charges related to Capitol riot

A new federal indictment includes charges that Kyle Fitzsimons injured 2 police officers during the Jan. 6 riot.
Published
January 11, 2021

Maine Voices: U.S. will be measured by its response to Jan. 6, 2021

In whipping up a crowd of supporters to storm the Capitol, Donald Trump violated one of his most sacred constitutional duties.