Jan 6 Riots

Trump:

'One of my first actions - free Jan. 6 rioters'

Former US President says one of his first actions if he is reelected in November would be to free rioters imprisoned for their actions during the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

US Supreme Court to rule on Trump immunity claim

US Supreme Court agrees to decide whether former President may claim immunity in election subversion case.

Jan. 6 case:

Trump asks Supreme Court to rule on his immunity

Former US President asks Supreme Court to rule on the dispute over whether he may claim immunity from prosecution in case accusing him of election subversion.

Peaceful rallies versus violent riots

The March for Israel stands in stark contrast to many anti-war, anti-GOP, and anti-statue rallies in recent years.Op-ed.

Former Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress

Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with Jan. 6 committee's subpoena.

Jan. 6 riots:

Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison

Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy.

Jan. 6 riots:

Member of Proud Boys who smashed window given 10 years

Dominic Pezzola, who smashed through a window to the US Capitol with a police riot shield, sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Jan. 6 riots:

Two former leaders of Proud Boys sentenced to prison

Two former leaders of far-right group sentenced to more than a decade each in prison for spearheading attack on the US Capitol.

Prosecutors seek January start for Trump's trial

Prosecutors ask judge to set January 2 trial date for Trump in case charging him with plotting to overturn election loss.

Judge sets Friday hearing in Trump's Jan. 6 case

Trump won't attend the hearing which will deal with prosecutors’ request for protective order in the case.

Trump's attorney:

'Trump won't accept a plea deal in Jan. 6 case'

Trump’s attorney, John Lauro, says there is no condition in which Trump would accept plea deal in connection to federal Jan. 6 case.

Trump takes jab at Pence:

'He didn’t fight against Election Fraud'

Former President responds to Pence who said Trump was surrounded by "crackpot lawyers" before the Jan. 6 riots.

Pence:

'Crackpot lawyers were telling Trump what he wanted to hear'

Former Vice President offers some of his strongest condemnation yet of Trump's decisions around Jan. 6.

Pence on Trump indictment:

'Our country is more important than one man'

Former US Vice President: Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States.

Special counsel:

'Jan. 6 riots were fueled by Trump's lies'

Special counsel Jack Smith speaks following latest indictment against Trump: My office will seek a speedy trial.

Trump indicted over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Former US President charged with conspiracy to fraud US, witness tampering, and conspiracy against rights of citizens.

Pence:

'The American people should judge Trump over Jan. 6'

Former US Vice President says he hopes the Justice Department does not pursue charges against Trump in connection with Capitol riots.

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon subpoenaed in Capitol probe

Steve Bannon, a onetime adviser to Trump, subpoenaed by federal grand jury in connection with special counsel's probe of Jan. 6.

Pence launches campaign:

'Trump disqualified himself from being President'

Former US Vice President speaks in Iowa, again denounces Trump over the riots on the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Liz Cheney:

GOP wanted me to lie about Trump, 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot

Former rep. slams Republican Party, claims she was removed from top House position for refusing to 'abandon the truth' about 2020 election.

DeSantis:

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Florida Gov. accuses Justice Department and FBI of weaponizing authority by pursuing ongoing investigations into Capitol riots.

Oath Keepers leader given 18 yrs for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

US District Judge describes Stewart Rhodes as threat to American democracy who is 'ready to take up arms against your government.'

Jan. 6 riots:

Man who sat at Pelosi's desk sent to prison

Richard "Bigo" Barnett, who was photographed with his feet on a desk in Pelosi’s office, sentenced to four and a half years in prison.

Trump 'inclined' to pardon those convicted in Jan. 6 riots

Former President appears on CNN town hall, refuses to acknowledge he lost 2020 election to Biden.

Proud Boys leader and four members guilty in conspiracy trial

Members of far-right group facing 20 years in prison for seditious conspiracy during Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Trump hugs Jan. 6 defendant who called for Pence’s execution

Texas woman convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot meets Trump at New Hampshire diner who describes her 'terrific.'

Jan. 6 riots:

Pence testifies before federal grand jury

A federal judge recently ruled that Pence must testify in front of the federal grand jury.

Antisemitic Jan 6 rioter sentenced to 3 years in Virginia prison

Navy reservist and alleged Nazi sympathizer also faces 5-6 years in federal prison on obstruction charges.

Judge rules:

Dominion can’t bring up Jan. 6 riots in trial against Fox News

Dominion filed the lawsuit in March of 2021, suing the network for $1.6 billion over false claims about the company’s machines.

Trump seeks to prevent Pence from testifying in Jan. 6 probe

Trump files federal appeal after Pence agrees to testify in special counsel's Jan. 6 probe.

Pence won't appeal judge’s order to testify in Jan. 6 probe

Former US Vice President to cooperate with special counsel Jack Smith’s probe of Trump's actions on the day of the Capitol riots.

Pence: I have nothing to hide

Former US Vice President responds to judge's ruling that he must testify in probe of Trump’s actions on Jan. 6.

Ex-Jewish Press editor charged for participating in Jan 6 riot

Jewish journalist faces two felony counts for alleged involvement in Capitol riot in 2021.

Pence blasts Trump:

'History will hold him accountable'

Former US Vice President blasts Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol: His reckless words endangered my family.

Jan 6 rioter plotting to ‘wipe out’ US Jews found guilty

US military vet stormed Capitol, later told undercover FBI agent of plan to 'defeat Jewish threat' in order to topple Biden admin.

Pence asks judge to block subpoena on Jan. 6 riots

Former US Vice President says he is protected by the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause.

Justice Department:

'Trump isn't automatically immune from lawsuits on Jan. 6 riots'

Justice Department urges court to reject Trump's claim that he is automatically immune from lawsuits related to the US Capitol riots.

Special counsel asks judge to compel Pence to testify

Special counsel Jack Smith asks federal judge to compel Pence testimony before federal grand jury investigating Capitol riot.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe

Former US President's son-in-law and daughter reportedly subpoenaed by Special Counsel probing Trump.

Pence:

'I'm willing to fight subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court'

Former US Vice President says special counsel's bid to force him to testify about Capitol riots is unconstitutional.

Pence to resist subpoena in Trump probe

Source says former Vice President preparing to resist subpoena for testimony about efforts to overturn 2020 election results.

Man who carried flag during Capitol riot sent to prison

Kevin Seefried was found guilty of obstructing an official proceeding and four misdemeanors connected to his participation in the riots.

Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump

It is unclear what information the counsel is seeking from the former Vice President.

Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts restored

Former president's accounts reinstated after two-year ban stemming from aftermath of Jan. 6 riot.

Jan 6 riot:

Trump sued over wrongful death of Capitol Police officer

Officer Brian Sicknick died a day after being attacked with bear spray on January 6 by Trump supporter.

Jan 6 committee drops Trump subpoena

Panel chair announces former president's testimony no longer required as panel wraps up investigation of Jan 6 Capitol riot.

Ex-WH aide says didn’t Trump didn’t know schedule was public

Former Trump staffer tells Jan. 6 panel that for most of his term Trump had no idea his schedule was publicly available.

Trump's last days in office:

Draft memo urged firing of staffers who trusted election results

Jan. 6 committee reports that Trump ordered letter calling for firing of staffers who didn't believe in massive election fraud.

Jan 6 panel final report:

Trump should be banned from running for office

Committee's final report details findings, concludes former president should be barred from running for office in the future.

Jan. 6 committee releases final report

The report was originally scheduled to be released on Wednesday, but the release was postponed by one day.

Jan. 6 committee postpones release of final report

House committee investigating January 6, 2021, Capitol attack postpones release of its final report from Wednesday to Thursday.

Former Trump aide tells panel that president tore up documents

Ex-presidential aide tells committee he saw Trump tearing up documents while in office.

Trump on criminal referrals:

'What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger'

Former President says January 6 committee's recommendations are meant to prevent his 2024 presidential bid.

Jan. 6 committee sends Trump criminal referrals to DOJ

Panel urges Department of Justice to prosecute former president on at least four charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.

Jan. 6 committee drops pursuits for related phone records

The House committee probing the Capitol riots will release its report next week.

Jan. 6 committee to release its report on December 21

Any decisions regarding potential criminal referrals will come the same day, says committee chair Bennie Thompson.

Jan 6 panel chair expects criminal referrals to be made to DOJ

Rep. Bennie Thompson confident panel will send its findings to the Justice Department.

ADL applauds guilty verdict in Oath Keepers Jan 6 trial

Anti-Defamation League praises verdict as sending a message that threats to democracy will face strong legal penalties.

Oath Keepers founder found guilty of seditious conspiracy

Federal jury in Washington finds two Oath Keepers member guilty of seditious conspiracy. Three others found not guilty of the charge.

Trump WH deputy chief of staff meets with Jan 6 committee

Jan. 6 committee questions Tony Ornato about claim Trump insisted on being driven to Capitol, lunged at steering wheel in a rage.