No charges for police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt at Capitol riot.
Babbitt, 35, was part of a pro-Trump mob trying to breach a security door when she was shot on Jan. 6.
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Fencing around U.S. Capitol to be scaled back as security threat diminishes
Lawmakers from both parties have decried the fencing, which was erected following the Jan. 6 insurrection, as unsightly, expensive and beyond what is necessary.
Trump aide who stormed U.S. Capitol broke ‘oath to protect America,’ judge says
The judge said Klein's status as a government employee at the time of the Jan. 6 attack was troubling and suggested he would pose a danger to the public if released.
‘QAnon shaman’ to remain in jail after ‘insulting’ court defence.
Jacob Chansley argued that he didn't get private time with a lawyer after he used his private time for a media interview from jail.
Chaos of U.S. Capitol riot that left 5 people dead revealed
Then at 2:14 a message screamed “CAPITOL HAS BEEN BREACHED. PROTESTERS ARE NOW INSIDE THE CAPITOL.”
Why QAnon believers hoped March 4 would bring a Trump comeback.
Some believers in the QAnon hoax expected Donald Trump to make a dramatic return to the White House on March 4, based on false information.
What we’ve learned as U.S. lawmakers probe failures that led to the Capitol riot
So far, lawmakers have focused on the lack of clear intelligence about the plans of the rioters, given that Trump's supporters openly discussed the insurrection online.
U.S. House cancels Thursday session after police uncover possible plot against Capitol
The House had been scheduled to debate and vote on a police reform bill on Thursday.
‘Trump made me do it’ defence for U.S. Capitol a long shot, legal experts say
Trump was acquitted of inciting the rioters during his second impeachment trial, where Democrats made some of the same arguments defence attorneys are making in criminal court.
U.S. Capitol Police were warned of violence ahead of riot, chief says
Pittman's testimony, submitted ahead of a House hearing on Thursday, provides the most detailed account yet of the intelligence and preparations by U.S. Capitol Police.
Arizona woman charged in U.S. Capitol riot says Proud Boys recruited her
Felicia Konold's claim of recruitment to the organization, which has long forbidden female members, has intrigued experts who study extremist right-wing movements.
Pelosi announces 9/11 style commission into ‘facts and causes’ of U.
Pelosi said in a letter to lawmakers that the commission would be modelled on a similar one convened after the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on Washington and New York.
‘Only just begun’: After impeachment acquittal, Trump looks to reassert power.
Feeling emboldened by the trial’s outcome, Trump is expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation and is eyeing ways to reassert his power.
McConnell says he will vote to acquit Trump as 2nd impeachment trial: sources.
The Senate Republican leader's views are closely watched and carry sway among GOP senators, and his decision on Trump is likely to influence others weighing their votes.
Senators honour U.S. Capitol Police officer who helped lawmakers during siege
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed a measure to give the Congressional Gold Medal to officer Eugene Goodman of the U.S. Capitol Police force.
What to watch for as Democrats argue Trump incited Capitol riot at 2nd impeachment trial.
Democrats won Tuesday's vote, but will are unlikely to have the votes for an eventual conviction, since they would need a minimum of 17 Republicans to vote with them.
U.S. Justice Department asks majority of prosecutors appointed by Trump to resign
U.S. senators are also reviewing applications for possible U.S. attorney candidates.
A look at what’s to come as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial begins.
Here's a look at the basics of the upcoming impeachment trial.
Man charged in U.S. Capitol riot worked for FBI, had security clearance: lawyer
Thomas Caldwell worked for the FBI from 2009 to 2010 after retiring from the Navy, his lawyer wrote in a motion urging the judge to release him from jail while he awaits trial.
Here are 5 key questions for Trump’s 2nd Senate impeachment trial.
A look at five key questions about what to expect when senators hear the case against the former president in the very chamber that was besieged by insurrectionists.