Shirtless Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is ripped from his bed and arrested on Jan 6 conspiracy charges Proud Boys members appeared at numerous pro-Trump events in aftermath of 2020 election The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Jury deliberations to start in 1st trial over Capitol riot A federal jury was to begin deliberating in the case against a Texas man whose trial is the first for the hundreds of people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Biden bans Russian oil imports in response to Ukraine invasion – as it happened President says ban deals ‘another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine’ The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022
Florida Senate presses on with ‘don’t say gay’ bill, ignoring protests TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included “Saturday Night Live” ripping the legislation and students demonstrating inside the Capitol. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 8, 2022
Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police department needs to better understand and address potential officer hesitancy to use force, the Government Accountability Office found in a report released Monday regarding steps the department should take to improve preparations for violent demonstrations like Jan. 6. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022
Capitol riot jury urged to convict militia member as trial ends Federal prosecutors in Washington wrapped up the first criminal trial stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection, urging a jury to convict Texas militia member Guy Reffitt on charges including obstruction of Congress and threatening his teenage children to keep them quiet. Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2022
Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force - Roll Call The Government Accountability Office has found that Capitol Police operate under unclear use of force guidelines. Roll Call · Mar 7, 2022
Capitol riot suspect glares at witnesses as first jury trial over insurrection wraps up A self-styled militia member, the first Capitol rioter to face trial warned his family that ‘traitors get shot’ The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
Prosecutors rest case against man in 1st Capitol riot trial Federal prosecutors have finished presenting testimony against a Texas man who is the first person to be tried on charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
Democrats and Republicans agree on plan to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus – as it happened Lawmakers draft legislation aiming to ‘stop Russia’s unconscionable and unjust war on Ukraine and hold Belarus accountable for its involvement’ The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2022
Congress’ police force declares emergency over trucker convoys WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police Board issued an emergency declaration Sunday in response to convoys of truck drivers who assembled around the capital region to protest the government response to COVID-19. Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2022
Lobbyists urge lawmakers to let them roam the Capitol again WASHINGTON — Lobbyists have a renewed plea to leaders in Congress: Let us roam the Capitol complex. Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2022
Trump’s private schedule reveals no plans for him to join 6 January march Ex-president said he would join crowd to US Capitol but his schedule indicates he deliberately lied to his supporters The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2022
Capitol rioter from Idaho gets 4 years for attacking police An Idaho man who hit a police officer with a pipe while storming the U.S. Capitol last year has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022 Idaho man sentenced to prison on felonies tied to Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol BOISE, Idaho — A Nampa man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison Friday for assaulting police during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot in Washington, D.C.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Witness: Jan. 6 rioter wanted to remove 'corrupt' lawmakers A key government witness has testified that a Texas militia member charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was armed with a holstered handgun that day
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn's candidacy challenge blocked A federal judge has blocked an effort by voters to disqualify North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn from seeking reelection by alleging his involvement with the rally that preceded the U.S. Capitol riot in January 2021 made him ineligible
The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2022 National Archives turns over Trump White House logs to January 6 panel Select committee investigating Capitol attack also receives records from former vice-president Mike Pence
Roll Call · Mar 4, 2022 Photos of the week ending March 4, 2022 - Roll Call Photos of the week: This week at the Capitol was all about the guests — first President Joe BIden, and then Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Salon · Mar 4, 2022 Capitol Riot man faces son in trial Guy Reffitt is the first to stand trial for felony charges tied to participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection
Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022 Beverly Hills anti-vax doctor pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol riot case Beverly Hills physician Simone Gold pleaded guilty Thursday to unlawful entering and remaining in the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Son testifies against father charged with storming Capitol The son of a Texas man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol has testified that he secretly recorded his father describing his role in the riot and gave the audio file to an FBI agent within a week of the attack
The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2022 January 6 panel subpoenas Kimberly Guilfoyle, fiancee of Donald Trump Jr House select committee issues subpoena after Guilfoyle abruptly cut short interview with panel last week
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Takeaways as Jan. 6 panel eyes Trump 'criminal conspiracy' The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol has previewed some of its findings in a federal court filing
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Anti-vaccine doctor pleads guilty to joining Capitol riot A California doctor known as a leading purveyor of coronavirus misinformation pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge on Thursday for joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last year