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Published
May 18, 2021

McConnell hits ‘pause’ on effort to create Jan. 6 panel

Many Senate Republicans say they want such a panel to look at other violent acts.
Published
May 18, 2021

House to vote on new security as threats to members double

Money to pay for stepped-up security is part of a broader bill to be voted on this week, and a separate measure would create a panel to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Published
May 11, 2021

Trump’s Pentagon chief to defend military response during Jan. 6 riot

Miller's testimony is aimed at defending the Pentagon's response to the chaos of the day and rebutting broad criticism that military forces were too slow to arrive.
Published
May 5, 2021

Judge declines to release Oregon man charged in U.S. Capitol attack

Two brothers have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including aiding and abetting in the obstruction of an official proceeding, in connection with the Jan. 6 riot that disrupted the certification of the presidential election.
Published
April 15, 2021

U.S. Capitol Police watchdog says force needs a ‘culture change’

The force's inspector general paints a dire picture of his agency's ability to respond to future threats and casts serious doubt on whether the force would be able to respond to another large-scale attack.

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Published
April 14, 2021

Stinging report raises new questions about U.S. Capitol security

The internal study about the deadly siege on Jan. 6 paints a dire picture of the Capitol Police's ability to respond to threats against lawmakers.
Published
April 14, 2021

Officer won’t be charged in fatal shooting during Capitol riot, prosecutors say

Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego, was killed during the insurrection on Jan. 6.
Published
April 13, 2021

Biden, lawmakers pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William 'Billy' Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor.
Published
April 2, 2021

Officer killed in attack outside Capitol was an 18-year veteran

William 'Billy' Evans was a member of the U.S. Capitol Police's first responders unit.
Published
April 2, 2021

U.S. Capitol officer killed, driver shot dead after car rams police at barricade

A second police officer was injured, and police are examining the background of the 25-year-old suspect to try to find a motive.