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Trump Jr.'s fiancée meets Jan. 6 committee

Kimberly Guilfoyle, fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., meets House committee investigating January 6 Capitol riot.

Trump Jr.'s fiancée meets Jan. 6 committee

US capitol rioter ‘following Trump’s orders’ found guilty

Ohio man who claimed he stormed the capitol under Trump's "orders" found guilty by jury in less than three hours.

US capitol rioter ‘following Trump’s orders’ found guilty

House recommends contempt for two Trump aides

House of Representatives recommends contempt of Congress charges for Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino.

House recommends contempt for two Trump aides

Rampaging fox bites congressman, reporter and 7 others in DC

Capitol police warn of 'aggressive fox encounters' after California rep., 8 others bitten by fox later euthanized for suspected rabies.

Rampaging fox bites congressman, reporter and 7 others in DC

Jared Kushner appears before Jan. 6 committee

Former President's son-in-law appears before House committee investigating January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.

Jared Kushner appears before Jan. 6 committee

Judge rules Trump likely committed crimes related to election

Federal judge orders release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to committee investigating Capitol riots.

Judge rules Trump likely committed crimes related to election

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

House committee investigating Capitol Hill riot issues subpoena for former Trump campaign aide Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to shield Jan. 6 records

Supreme Court formally ends Trump's bid to block release of White House records related to Capitol riots.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to shield Jan. 6 records

Republicans censure two Trump critics

Republicans censure Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger over "destructive behavior".

Republicans censure two Trump critics

Orthodox judge's son pleads guilty in Jan. 6 trial

Aaron Mostofsky, son of Kings County Supreme Court Judge Steven Mostofsky, pleads guilty to civil disorder, theft of government property.

Orthodox judge's son pleads guilty in Jan. 6 trial

McConnell opposes sentence shortening for Capitol rioters

Senate Minority Leader distances himself from Trump's comments that he will pardon January 6 rioters if re-elected.

McConnell opposes sentence shortening for Capitol rioters

Graham disagrees with Trump's call to pardon Capitol rioters

Senator Lindsey Graham says Trump’s comments that he would pardon January 6 rioters if re-elected are “inappropriate.”

Graham disagrees with Trump's call to pardon Capitol rioters

Trump says he will pardon Capitol rioters if re-elected

Former President: If I run, and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly.

Trump says he will pardon Capitol rioters if re-elected

Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump for cooperation

House committee investigating riots on US Capitol requests meeting with daughter of former President.

Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump for cooperation

SCOTUS rejects Trump bid to withhold Jan. 6 records

US Supreme Court allows release of presidential documents sought by the committee probing Capitol riot.

SCOTUS rejects Trump bid to withhold Jan. 6 records

Giuliani subpoenaed by January 6 committee

Rudy Giuliani and two other former Trump attorneys summoned by House committee probing Capitol riots.

Giuliani subpoenaed by January 6 committee

11 indicted in connection with US Capitol attack

Founder of Oath Keepers and 10 others indicted for seditious conspiracy in January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

11 indicted in connection with US Capitol attack

Jan. 6 committee seeks info from GOP Minority Leader

House select committee investigating Capitol riot asks Kevin McCarthy for information.

Jan. 6 committee seeks info from GOP Minority Leader

Jan. 6 committee wants to talk to Giuliani

House committee investigating Capitol riots wants to talk to Trump's former attorney.

Jan. 6 committee wants to talk to Giuliani

Jan. 6 panel fires back at Republican who refused to cooperate

House committee investigating Capitol riots blasts Rep. Jim Jordan who said he will not cooperate with the probe.

Jan. 6 panel fires back at Republican who refused to cooperate

Trump confidante won't cooperate with Capitol probe

Rep. Jim Jordan announces he will not cooperate with US House committee investigating Capitol riots.

Trump confidante won't cooperate with Capitol probe

Revealed:

Harris was at DNC on Jan. 6 when pipe bomb was found outside

Sources tell NBC: Kamala Harris was at DNC headquarters when a pipe bomb was found outside on January 6, 2021.

Harris was at DNC on Jan. 6 when pipe bomb was found outside

Capitol rioter claims she's being treated like 'Jews in Germany'

Texas real estate agent and social media personality claims she is being persecuted "just like they did that to the Jews in Germany."

Capitol rioter claims she's being treated like 'Jews in Germany'

Trump cancels January 6 press conference

Former President lashes out at committee probing Capitol riots.

Trump cancels January 6 press conference

Jan. 6 committee asks Court to reject Trump lawsuit

Committee investigating Capitol riot urges Supreme Court to deny Trump's request to shield White House records.

Jan. 6 committee asks Court to reject Trump lawsuit

Trump asks Court to block release of White House records

Former President appeals to Supreme Court to block release of records sought by committee probing Capitol riots.

Trump asks Court to block release of White House records

Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots

Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, seeks to block US House subpoena for his phone records.

Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots

House finds Trump ally in contempt of Congress

House votes to refer Mark Meadows to Justice Department over his refusal to answer questions about Capitol attack.

House finds Trump ally in contempt of Congress

Contempt recommended against Trump ally

Committee investigating Capitol riot recommends to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress.

Contempt recommended against Trump ally

Court rejects Trump effort to block Capitol probe

Federal appeals court rules House select committee can receive White House records for investigation of January 6 Capitol riot.

Court rejects Trump effort to block Capitol probe

Former Trump Chief of Staff sues committee probing Capitol riot

Mark Meadows suing House select committee investigating January 6 Capitol riots and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Former Trump Chief of Staff sues committee probing Capitol riot

'QAnon Shaman' sent to prison over Capitol riot

Jacob Chansley, who shouted into a bullhorn during US Capitol riot in January, sentenced to 41 months in prison.

'QAnon Shaman' sent to prison over Capitol riot

US lawmakers threaten Trump ally with criminal contempt

Committee probing Capitol violence threatens Trump's chief of staff with criminal contempt referral unless he appears before the panel.

US lawmakers threaten Trump ally with criminal contempt

First US Capitol rioter sentenced for violence against police

Former MMA fighter who owns a New Jersey gym sentenced to 41 months in jail for punching a police officer during the January 6 Capitol riot.

First US Capitol rioter sentenced for violence against police

Judge denies Trump bid to block Capitol riot probe

Federal judge rules that lawmakers investigating January 6 attack can access some of Trump's White House records.

Judge denies Trump bid to block Capitol riot probe

Top Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol attack

Lawmakers probing January 6 assault on US Capitol issue subpoenas to top aides of former President.

Top Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol attack

Biden blocks Trump's attempt to withhold documents on Capitol

Biden blocks second attempt by Trump to withhold documents sought by lawmakers investigating January 6 Capitol attack.

Biden blocks Trump's attempt to withhold documents on Capitol

House votes to hold Trump aide in contempt of Congress

House of Representatives votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying subpoena from committee investigating Capitol riots.

House votes to hold Trump aide in contempt of Congress

House committee approves contempt charges for Trump ally

House committee investigating January 6 attack on the US Capitol formally approves holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress.

House committee approves contempt charges for Trump ally

Trump sues to block records from Capitol riot probe committee

Former President seeks to block White House records from his tenure being obtained by congressional committee investigating January 6 riot.

Trump sues to block records from Capitol riot probe committee

House committee to recommend contempt for Steve Bannon

House committee investigating Capitol attack will vote to hold Trump adviser in contempt of Congress for not complying with subpoena.

House committee to recommend contempt for Steve Bannon

Trump to try to prevent Capitol probe c'tee from getting info

Trump will try to assert executive privilege to prevent committee investigating Capitol riots from getting info from certain witnesses.

Trump to try to prevent Capitol probe c'tee from getting info

Former Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol riots

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon among those summoned by select committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

Former Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol riots

Watch: Altercation at ‘Justice For J6’ rally

Trump-supporters protesting against the detention of rioters from the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill attack faced off with counter-protesters.

Watch: Altercation at ‘Justice For J6’ rally

Man who threatened to bomb Capitol charged and detained

Man who announced he had a bomb in his truck charged with threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempted use of explosive.

Man who threatened to bomb Capitol charged and detained

Man who threatened to bomb Capitol Hill surrenders

Standoff between police and man who threatened to set off a bomb on Washington's Capitol Hill ends after four hours.

Man who threatened to bomb Capitol Hill surrenders

Aspiring actor arrested for role in Jan. 6 riots

Actor Michael Aaron Carico arrested and charged for his role in the day's events. Source of information leading to Carico's arrest unknown.

Aspiring actor arrested for role in Jan. 6 riots

4th police officer from Jan 6 riot dies of suicide

18-year veteran of the force who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection, took his life along with 3 others before him.

4th police officer from Jan 6 riot dies of suicide

'Is This America?': Officer recalls racist abuse at Capitol riot

Capitol Police officer recalled racist attacks at the Jan 6 riot during the first hearing of a committee investigating the incident.

'Is This America?': Officer recalls racist abuse at Capitol riot

Capitol Hill officer: I thought I was going to die

Sergeant Aquilino Gonell told a committee looking into the Jan 6 riot he was willing to 'sacrifice his life' to prevent the break-in.

Capitol Hill officer: I thought I was going to die

Watch: Republicans blame Pelosi for complicity in Jan 6 attack

Rep. Elise Stefanik blamed Pelosi for being aware of the planned attack on the US Capitol but hiding reports out of personal interests.

Watch: Republicans blame Pelosi for complicity in Jan 6 attack

House rejects effort to seat GOP leader's picks for Jan. 6 probe

House defeats effort by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to seat his preferred members for committee probing Capitol attack.

House rejects effort to seat GOP leader's picks for Jan. 6 probe

'Pelosi responsible for breakdown in Capitol security'

Rep. Jim Banks says House Speaker wants to "stick to her narrative" in committee probing January 6 Capitol attack.

'Pelosi responsible for breakdown in Capitol security'

Capitol riot 'shaman' pleads mental instability

The man who wore a horned headdress to the Capitol riots has entered a mental instability claim as part of an attempt at a plea bargain.

Capitol riot 'shaman' pleads mental instability

Pelosi: Probe of Capitol riots will go on even without GOP

House Speaker says congressional committee investigating January 6 Capitol riots will do its work whether Republicans participate or not.

Pelosi: Probe of Capitol riots will go on even without GOP

3,000 rally against anti-Semitism at US Capitol

Prominent religious leaders, Republicans and Democrats, and Jews from all backgrounds come together to stand up against anti-Semitism.

3,000 rally against anti-Semitism at US Capitol

House votes to create committee to probe Capitol riots

House of Representatives passes legislation to create select committee focused solely on investigating January 6 Capitol riot.

House votes to create committee to probe Capitol riots

Pelosi announces committee to investigate Capitol riot

House Speaker officially announces creation of a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

Pelosi announces committee to investigate Capitol riot

Pelosi to form committee to probe Capitol riots

House Speaker to create a select committee to investigate the January 6 riots at the Capitol.

Pelosi to form committee to probe Capitol riots

Biden won't appoint commission to probe Capitol riots

White House shoots down prospect of President Biden appointing his own commission to investigate Capitol riots.

Biden won't appoint commission to probe Capitol riots