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Capitol riot

Published
February 27, 2021

‘Blame Trump’ defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot

But experts say the strategy may help at sentencing when the judge is asked for leniency.
Published
February 27, 2021

Federal investigators pinpoint suspect in officer’s death at Capitol riot

The FBI obtains video that shows the person spraying a chemical substance on him and others.
Published
February 26, 2021

Video from Capitol riot appears to show officer being sprayed with chemical before he died

Investigators have struggled to figure out how precisely Officer Brian Sicknick died and whether someone could be held criminally accountable.
Published
February 26, 2021

Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot renounces militia group

But Jessica Watkins, an Army veteran from Ohio, was actively involved in the planning and organizing of the Jan. 6 attack and is too dangerous to be released, a judge says.
Published
February 18, 2021

Our View: Maine Sens. Collins, King on right side of impeachment vote

But the acquittal leaves too many unanswered questions for the country to be able to move on.

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Published
February 14, 2021

Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump’s acquittal

Investigations were already planned, but lawmakers in both parties are discussing an independent Sept. 11-style commission on the deadly insurrection.
Published
February 12, 2021

Commentary: Only impeachment – and conviction – fit what happened Jan. 6

Donald Trump’s core offense was the stunning abuse of his executive power in attempting to violently impede the peaceful transition of power.
Published
February 11, 2021

Lebanon man charged in Capitol riot will be moved to Washington

During a brief court appearance by video Thursday, Kyle Fitzsimons waived his right to argue for bail until he is transferred.
Published
February 11, 2021

Commentary: Jan. 6 images were disturbing – impeachment-trial video makes them terrifying

By simply arranging clips of rage and violence in chronological order, the impeachment managers laid bare Donald Trump’s culpability.
Published
February 8, 2021

Man charged in Capitol riot once worked for FBI, lawyer says

The lawyer for a Virginia man charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol as part of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group says the man has held a top secret security clearance for decades and previously worked for the FBI.