Capitol Protests Archives

Mitch McConnell: Capitol Hill mob was ‘provoked’ by Trump

January 19, 2021 12:42 pm CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the mob that attacked the Capitol was “provoked” by President Donald Trump, placing part of…

Officials remain vigilant ahead of Biden inauguration after small weekend protests

January 18, 2021 12:33 pm CNN Newsource

Demonstrations in state capitols across the United States were muted this weekend after warnings of armed protests, but officials have indicated…

Army reservist with secret-level security clearance among the latest charged in connection with Capitol riot

January 18, 2021 10:36 am CNN Newsource

An Army reservist who federal investigators say has security-level security clearance and a long record of posting his extremist views online was…

FBI vetting National Guard members involved in securing US Capitol

January 18, 2021 10:38 am CNN Newsource

The head of the DC National Guard said Monday that the FBI is vetting troops involved in securing the US Capitol around President-elect Joe Biden’s…

FBI investigates tip that a woman possibly stole a laptop from Pelosi’s office to potentially sell it to Russia

January 18, 2021 10:45 am CNN Newsource

In a new criminal court case against a woman alleged to have entered the US Capitol on January 6, the FBI noted that a tipster raised the possibility…

FBI vetting Guard troops in D.C. amid fears of insider attack

January 18, 2021 5:09 am The Associated Press

Insider threats have been a persistent law enforcement priority in the years after the Sept. 11, 2001,…

DC attorney general says Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with misdemeanor for role in Capitol insurrection

January 17, 2021 12:23 pm CNN Newsource

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine warned Sunday that President Donald Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with “a…

Security on high alert in DC and state capitols amid warnings of unrest

January 17, 2021 1:09 pm CNN

Security forces in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country are on high alert Sunday as the country nears President-elect Joe Biden’s…

House Democrat says lawmakers bringing guns to Capitol would be ‘a danger to the other members’

January 15, 2021 3:18 pm CNN Newsource

Rep. John Garamendi said Friday that he was concerned that fellow representatives who want to be armed at the Capitol were a threat to him and other…

What we know about potential armed protests ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration

January 15, 2021 3:18 pm CNN

Washington, DC, and states across the country are heightening security and preparing reinforcements this week ahead of potential armed protests from…

Horned rioter asks for presidential pardon

January 15, 2021 2:56 pm Lisa Sturgis

Federal prosecutors now say an Arizona man who conspicuously participated in the January 6th riot on Capitol Hill, paused during the mayhem to write…

Feds: Capitol mob aimed to ‘assassinate’ elected officials

January 15, 2021 10:12 am The Associated Press

The pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials,” federal prosecutors said in court…

AZ Democratic party calls on FBI to investigate Yuma Rep. Paul Gosar, following deadly Capitol Hill riot

January 14, 2021 7:12 pm Jenny Day

They say if found guilty, he should be expelled from Congress.…

Lawmakers express fears about Capitol safety while tensions grow over new security measures

January 14, 2021 10:03 am CNN, Gabriel Salazar

Members of Congress are starting to express fears about the vulnerable position last week’s violent breach of the US Capitol put them in, as well as…

Trump supporter claims two Arizona lawmakers helped facilitate Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 6:52 pm Jenny Day

See how two local lawmakers are…

What we learned from the House impeachment vote

January 13, 2021 6:15 pm CNN, Jenny Day

On Wednesday afternoon, to the surprise of absolutely no one, the Democratic-controlled House voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in…

Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot arrested, law enforcement official says

January 13, 2021 9:34 am CNN Newsource

A rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested Wednesday morning in…

Lawmakers speak out about Capitol safety concerns following violent riot

January 13, 2021 9:39 am CNN

Members of Congress are still reeling after the traumatic insurrection of the Capitol last week, and many lawmakers are starting to speak out about…

Rep. Raul Grijalva speaks out following last week’s chaotic moments on Capitol Hill

January 12, 2021 6:42 pm Adonis Albright

Congressman Raul Grijalva (D – Ariz.) and his Democrat colleagues are moving full speed ahead with efforts to impeach President Donald J. Trump…

Web Extra: Full interview with Rep. Raul Grijalva on what lies ahead for Democrats on Capitol Hill

January 12, 2021 6:45 pm Adonis Albright

U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva (R – Ariz.) is speaking out about last week’s siege on the nation’s historic Capitol building. The Representative said…