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Capitol Riot

News about the U.S. Capitol riot, in which pro-Trump supporters stormed the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2020. A woman was shot and killed during the protests and members of Congress called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump.

Pelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump, says House will otherwise act to impeach

Pelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump, says House will otherwise act to impeach

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters.

January 7, 2021 3:37pm EST
Capitol rioters could face up to 10 years in prison under Trump monument executive order

Capitol rioters could face up to 10 years in prison under Trump monument executive order

Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen vowed that pro-Trump rioters who entered the U.S. Capitol would "face the full consequences of their actions under the law," and those consequences could include being charged under President Trump's executive order authorizing up to 10 years in prison for "injury of federal property."

January 7, 2021 3:21pm EST
DC police release photos of ‘persons of interest;’ Additional security coming to Capitol Hill after chaos

DC police release photos of ‘persons of interest;’ Additional security coming to Capitol Hill after chaos

D.C. police released photos on Thursday showing "persons of interest" the day after pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol building.

January 7, 2021 3:11pm EST
Barr says Trump conduct amid US Capitol violence 'betrayal' of presidency

Barr says Trump conduct amid US Capitol violence 'betrayal' of presidency

Former Attorney General William Barr says President Donald Trump’s conduct as a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol was a “betrayal of his office and supporters.”

January 7, 2021 3:00pm EST
House Judiciary Committee Democrats urge Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump

House Judiciary Committee Democrats urge Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Seventeen members of Congress signed a letter to Vice President Mike Pence urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from office in the wake of protests in Washington by Trump’s supporters that devolved into a violent riot inside the U.S. Capitol.

January 7, 2021 1:23pm EST
Delaware Valley governors order National Guard to D.C. following insurrection at capitol

Delaware Valley governors order National Guard to D.C. following insurrection at capitol

Pennsylvania is sending around 1,000 members of the National Guard to Washington D.C. in the wake of a pro-Trump insurrection at the capitol on Wednesday afternoon.

January 7, 2021 1:10pm EST
PHOTOS: Pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol in DC

PHOTOS: Pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol in DC

The U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday after pro-Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes. 

January 7, 2021 12:54pm EST
Facebook, Instagram indefinitely blocking President Trump, Zuckerberg says

Facebook, Instagram indefinitely blocking President Trump, Zuckerberg says

President Donald Trump won’t have access to his Facebook or Instagram accounts for the foreseeable future.

January 7, 2021 12:35pm EST
Lawmakers vow to investigate police after pro-Trump mob breaches Capitol

Lawmakers vow to investigate police after pro-Trump mob breaches Capitol

Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol.

January 7, 2021 12:34pm EST
“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!”: West Virginia GOP delegate records himself storming U.S. Capitol

“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!”: West Virginia GOP delegate records himself storming U.S. Capitol

A West Virginia lawmaker recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, triggering calls for his resignation.

January 7, 2021 11:53am EST
Over 60 people arrested, multiple officers injured and 4 deaths reported amid pro-Trump protests in DC

Over 60 people arrested, multiple officers injured and 4 deaths reported amid pro-Trump protests in DC

D.C. police say over 60 people were arrested Wednesday during pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol.

January 7, 2021 11:24am EST
Capitol Hill violence: Explosives found at RNC, DNC 'the real deal,' sources say

Capitol Hill violence: Explosives found at RNC, DNC 'the real deal,' sources say

The devices found near the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday were actual explosive devices, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigations.

January 7, 2021 10:50am EST
Video footage shows aftermath of Capitol chaos, damage to Senate wing

Video footage shows aftermath of Capitol chaos, damage to Senate wing

The Senate wing of Capitol Hill is in shambles after Wednesday's insurrection.

January 7, 2021 10:40am EST
Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'

Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'

“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.

January 7, 2021 9:49am EST
Graham calls Biden 'lawfully' elected, says 'enough is enough' following breach of Capitol

Graham calls Biden 'lawfully' elected, says 'enough is enough' following breach of Capitol

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called President-elect Joe Biden "lawfully" elected and urged his Senate colleagues "Enough is enough" regarding election fraud allegations Wednesday.  

January 7, 2021 9:31am EST
Trump promises 'orderly transition' after Congress certifies Biden's 2020 election

Trump promises 'orderly transition' after Congress certifies Biden's 2020 election

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

January 7, 2021 6:15am EST
1 shot dead after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol, breaking windows and violently clashing with police

1 shot dead after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol, breaking windows and violently clashing with police

Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol’s steps and were met by officers in riot gear.

January 7, 2021 3:54am EST
Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol

Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol

Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.

January 7, 2021 3:51am EST
US Capitol secured after being stormed by pro-Trump supporters

US Capitol secured after being stormed by pro-Trump supporters

The U.S. Capitol has been secured after pro-Trump protesters stormed the building on Wednesday.

January 6, 2021 11:56pm EST
Rep. Crist calls for removal of president under 25th Amendment

Rep. Crist calls for removal of president under 25th Amendment

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL13) issued a tweet calling for the removal of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, as the United States Capitol Building was overtaken by a violent mob Wednesday.

January 6, 2021 11:42pm EST
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