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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.

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

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.

ADL applauds guilty verdict in Oath Keepers Jan 6 trial

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.

Oath Keepers founder found guilty of seditious conspiracy

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.

Trump WH deputy chief of staff meets with Jan 6 committee

DOJ seeking to have Pence testify in Jan 6 probe

Ex-vice president's testimony could prove problematic for Trump's 2024 election bid.

DOJ seeking to have Pence testify in Jan 6 probe

US judge compares weeks leading up to Jan 6 riot to Nazi Germany

Judge sentencing Capitol rioter tells court that Trump and his supporters reminded him of Nazi Germany during contested 2020 election.

US judge compares weeks leading up to Jan 6 riot to Nazi Germany

US A-G appoints special counsel to oversee Trump probes

Merrick Garland names Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee probe of Capitol riots and Mar-a-Lago documents.

US A-G appoints special counsel to oversee Trump probes

Pence: We split paths when Trump returned to his previous ways

The former Vice President shares a conversation he and Donald Trump had which led up to their eventual breakup.

Pence: We split paths when Trump returned to his previous ways

Pence:

'I will not testify before Jan. 6 committee'

Former Vice President says Congress "has no right to my testimony" of Capitol riots.

'I will not testify before Jan. 6 committee'

Trump fails to comply with Jan. 6 committee's subpoena

House select committee says former President failed to comply with subpoena asking him to submit documents and testify.

Trump fails to comply with Jan. 6 committee's subpoena

Pence:

'Trump's words before Capitol riot were reckless'

Former US Vice President criticizes Trump's rhetoric before Capitol attack: His words and his actions were reckless.

'Trump's words before Capitol riot were reckless'

Trump challenges Jan. 6 committee's subpoena

Former President files lawsuit challenging subpoena from committee investigating Capitol riots, says he has immunity.

Trump challenges Jan. 6 committee's subpoena

Pelosi on Trump:

'I don't think he's man enough to show up to Jan. 6 committee'

House Speaker suggests former President is too much of a coward to obey subpoena from committee probing Capitol attack.

'I don't think he's man enough to show up to Jan. 6 committee'

House Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas Donald Trump

Congressional committee calls for Trump to testify, saying former president “must be accountable.”

House Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas Donald Trump

Steven Bannon given 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress

Former Trump WH advisor to serve prison time for refusing to testify in front of House Jan. 6 Committee.

Steven Bannon given 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress

Judge: Trump was aware voter fraud numbers were false

Federal judge orders attorney to hand over emails to Jan. 6 Committee that refer to Trump knowing numbers were inaccurate.

Judge: Trump was aware voter fraud numbers were false

Trump blasts Jan 6 Committee as a ‘witch hunt’ in angry letter

Former president responds with memo after Committee orders him to testify.

Trump blasts Jan 6 Committee as a ‘witch hunt’ in angry letter

Jan 6 video shows Pelosi threatening to ‘punch out Trump’

New footage shows Pelosi threatening to punch Trump if he visits Capitol on Jan 6, even if it means ‘I’m going to go to jail.’

Jan 6 video shows Pelosi threatening to ‘punch out Trump’

January 6 committee subpoenas Trump

It remains unclear whether the former President, who has criticized the committee, will comply with the subpoena.

January 6 committee subpoenas Trump

After suing CNN:

Trump threatens legal action against other media outlets

Former President says he will also target January 6 committee for not investigating his claims of election fraud.

Trump threatens legal action against other media outlets

Jan. 6 rioters on trial:

Militia members accused of plot to keep Biden from taking office

Trial begins of five Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy to 'plan for an armed rebellion' to stop peaceful transfer of power.

Militia members accused of plot to keep Biden from taking office

Jan. 6 committee delays hearing due to Hurricane Ian

Committee will likely meet one more time before midterms but will not hear previously scheduled witness testimony.

Jan. 6 committee delays hearing due to Hurricane Ian

Secret Service failed to respond to neo-Nazi threat on Jan 6

Documents show that Secret Service was aware but failed to act against neo-Nazi groups planning to occupy capitol on Jan. 6.

Secret Service failed to respond to neo-Nazi threat on Jan 6

Nazi sympathizer deemed 'dangerous' for Jews sentenced to prison

Nazi sympathizer and Navy contractor who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Nazi sympathizer deemed 'dangerous' for Jews sentenced to prison

January 6 committee to hold another hearing

House committee investigating January 6, 2021, Capitol attack announces hearing on September 28.

January 6 committee to hold another hearing

Prosecutors: Capitol rioter was wearing SS shirt

‘Camp Auschwitz’ Jan. 6 rioter was wearing SS shirt underneath, prosecutors say at sentencing.

Prosecutors: Capitol rioter was wearing SS shirt

Watch: Former lawyer accuses Trump of 'criminal' activity

Former WH lawyer for Donald Trump, Ty Cobb, believes charges related to the Jan. 6 riot will be filed against the former leader.

Watch: Former lawyer accuses Trump of 'criminal' activity

30 Trump aides subpoenaed over 2020 election allegations

Subpoenas are part of DOJ's investigation into Jan. 6 capitol riot and other alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

30 Trump aides subpoenaed over 2020 election allegations

Republicans opposed to pardoning January 6 rioters

Trump recently said he would issue full pardons and a government apology to rioters who stormed the US Capitol.

Republicans opposed to pardoning January 6 rioters

Trump:

'I will fully pardon and apologize to January 6 rioters'

Former US President vows to issue full pardons and a government apology to US Capitol rioters should he run and win in 2024.

'I will fully pardon and apologize to January 6 rioters'

Capitol rioter sentenced to 4.5 years in prison

Jan. 6 Proud Boy rioter who approached Chuck Schumer and who made antisemitic jokes in chat sentenced to 4.5 years.

Capitol rioter sentenced to 4.5 years in prison

Mike Pompeo meets with Jan 6 committee

Former secretary of state meets behind closed doors with Jan 6 committee members.

Mike Pompeo meets with Jan 6 committee

Jan. 6 rioter's daughter calls on Trump to be jailed for life

A Texas man was sentenced to more than 7 years behind bars. His daughter was the only one who spoke on his behalf.

Jan. 6 rioter's daughter calls on Trump to be jailed for life

Man receives 63-month sentence for participation in Jan. 6 riot

Jan. 6 riot participant receives 63-month prison sentence in Washington DC court, matching the longest sentence given out so far.

Man receives 63-month sentence for participation in Jan. 6 riot

Trump: US has turned into a ‘cesspool of crime’ under Biden

Donald Trump returns to Wash DC for first speech since Jan. 6 riot, touching upon themes as a precursor to potential 2024 bid.

Trump: US has turned into a ‘cesspool of crime’ under Biden

US Justice Department investigates Trump actions in Jan. 6 trial

Prosecutors are inquiring into witnesses' conversations with Trump and those close to him, report says.

US Justice Department investigates Trump actions in Jan. 6 trial

Trump responds to Jan 6 hearing: ‘The USA is going to hell’

Trump goes on Truth Social rant, attacking committee and those testifying as a 'performance' full of 'lies.'

Trump responds to Jan 6 hearing: ‘The USA is going to hell’

Liz Cheney accuses Trump of 'influencing witness testimony'

Sources verify account by Cheney of Trump allegedly contacting ex-WH staffer who was to testify at Jan 6 committee hearing.

Liz Cheney accuses Trump of 'influencing witness testimony'

Former Oath Keeper: 'Trump encouraged a civil war'

A former spokesperson for the right-wing Oath Keepers tells Jan. 6 committee he's 'afraid' of what Trump might do if re-elected.

Former Oath Keeper: 'Trump encouraged a civil war'

'Follow the money': Liz Cheney funded by elite Democrat donors

Under-siege Republican Liz Cheney, who is spearheading the Jan. 6 anti-Trump committee, is reportedly funded by leading Democrat donors.

'Follow the money': Liz Cheney funded by elite Democrat donors

'She knows it wasn’t stolen': Liz Cheney challenges rival

Down in the polls and facing losing her Congress seat, Cheney challenges opponent on Trump's involvement in Jan. 6 riots.

'She knows it wasn’t stolen': Liz Cheney challenges rival

Watch: Trump blasts 'star witness' in Jan. 6 hearings

The former President calls Cassidy Hutchinson a 'crazy woman' who fabricated complete lies about him trying to strangle an FBI agent.

Watch: Trump blasts 'star witness' in Jan. 6 hearings

Watch: Will 'bombshell' testimony land Trump in jail?

Former President Trump is 'up against the fence' following a top aide's damaging testimony before the Jan. 6 committee.

Watch: Will 'bombshell' testimony land Trump in jail?

Jan 6 hearing:

Trump tried to grab steering wheel, drive himself to Capitol

Former WH aide testifies that Trump lunged for the wheel of presidential limo and grabbed staffer's clavicle in a rage during Jan. 6 riots.

Trump tried to grab steering wheel, drive himself to Capitol

Trump aide: Secret Service was told to stop screening rioters

An aide to former WH chief of staff, Mark Meadows, told Jan. 6 committee members that Trump tried to make sure 'all' rally-goers got in.

Trump aide: Secret Service was told to stop screening rioters

Phone of Trump election fraud ‘architect’ seized by FBI

Federal authorities confiscate the phone of John Eastman, one of the central figures in Trump's attempt to argue election fraud.

Phone of Trump election fraud ‘architect’ seized by FBI