U.S. Capitol Attack
The timeline of events and investigations around the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021

The US Supreme Court in Washington on June 29, 2023.
The US Supreme Court in Washington on June 29, 2023.
SCOTUS appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters
Apr 16
  • RFK Jr. says he 'made a mistake' after Jan. 6 comments
  • Jan. 6 rioter who led crowd in attacking police sentenced to over 7 years in prison
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    An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
    An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
    Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected
    Mar 12
  • House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' faces blurred
  • How the Supreme Court stepping into Trump immunity fray could affect a Jan. 6 trial
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    Latest January 6 video

    Latest January 6 video

    April 18

    Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing

    The suits seek to hold Trump accountable for his actions leading up to Jan. 6.
    April 18
    Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 2024 Senior Club Championship award ceremony at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., March 24, 2024.
    April 16

    SCOTUS appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters

    The justices will decide whether prosecutors improperly charged dozens.
    April 16
    The US Supreme Court in Washington on June 29, 2023.
    April 16

    Supreme Court appears split on case that could affect Jan. 6 rioters’ charges

    The Supreme Court appears divided on a case that could impact felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters and former President Donald Trump.
    April 16
    VIDEO: Supreme Court appears split on case that could affect Jan. 6 rioters’ charges
    April 16

    Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions

    The court also allowed Idaho to enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
    April 16
    VIDEO: Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions
    April 16

    Supreme Court hears case related to felony charges for Capitol riot

    Over 300 people, including former President Donald Trump, face felony obstruction charges in connection to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
    April 16
    VIDEO: Supreme Court hears case related to felony charges for Capitol riot
    April 14

    Sununu now says Trump shouldn't drop out if convicted but stands by past criticism

    "For me, it's not solely about him," the New Hampshire governor said.
    April 14
    In this April 25, 2023, file photo, Chris Sununu speaks onstage at the 2023 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.
    April 09

    RFK Jr. says he 'made a mistake' after Jan. 6 comments

    He had falsely claimed the pro-Trump mob at the Capitol "carried no weapons."
    April 09
    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a campaign event in Oakland, CA, March 26, 2024.
    April 03

    Jan. 6 rioter who led crowd in attacking police sentenced to over 7 years in prison

    Taylor James Johnatakis led rioters in attacking police outside the Capitol.
    April 03
    This image from police body-worn camera video, contained and annotated in the Justice Department's government's sentencing memorandum supporting the sentencing of Taylor James Johnatakis, shows Johnatakis at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    March 19

    Trump praises Jan. 6 'hostages' ahead of primaries

    Trump is ramping up the rhetoric on the campaign trail.
    March 19
    VIDEO: Trump praises Jan. 6 'hostages' ahead of primaries
    March 19

    Trump claims Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 committee should be jailed

    The former president is calling for Liz Cheney and other members of the House Jan. 6 committee to be jailed and also said liberal Jews "hate" their religion and Israel.
    March 19
    The former president is calling for Liz Cheney and other members of the House Jan. 6 committee to be jailed and also said liberal Jews "hate" their religion and Israel.
    March 11

    Trump driver contradicts Cassidy Hutchinson about Jan. 6 altercation, GOP report says

    Hutchinson's attorney has defended her account, however.
    March 11
    Cassidy Hutchinson, a top former aide to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testifies during the sixth hearing by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building on June 28, 2022 in Washington, DC.
    March 12

    Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected

    The Biden campaign criticized that pledge.
    March 12
    An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
    March 10

    Voters have ‘moved beyond’ Jan. 6: Rep. Nancy Mace

    George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on “This Week.” Read more <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nancy-mace-defends-support-trump-after-found-liable/story?id=107964612" target="_blank">here</a>.
    March 10
    VIDEO: Voters have ‘moved beyond’ Jan. 6: Rep. Nancy Mace
    March 01

    House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' faces blurred

    Mike Johnson reversed himself after saying they could be "retaliated against."
    March 01
    Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.
    March 01

    Some Jan. 6 rioters received improper sentence enhancements, appeals court rules

    The challenge was brought in the case of convicted rioter Larry Brock.
    March 01
    Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
    February 11

    Georgia's GOP governor says Trump shouldn't get immunity: 'No one is above the law'

    He also criticized Biden on immigration and said the border needs to be secured.
    February 11
    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State speech, Jan. 11, 2024, in Atlanta.
    February 06

    Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges

    The officer was seen on security camera footage breaching the Capitol.
    February 06
    In this photo released by U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey, Kevin Alstrup is shown.
    January 26

    Judge 'shocked' by efforts to 'rewrite history' of Jan. 6 attack

    The "rhetoric could presage further danger to our country," the judge wrote.
    January 26
    Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
    January 25

    Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena

    The former Trump aide was convicted in September on one count of contempt of Congress over his refusal to appear for a deposition in front of the committee.
    January 25
    VIDEO: Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
    January 25

    Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro gets 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena

    Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon received the same sentence in 2022.
    January 25
    In this Sept. 7, 2023 file photo, Peter Navarro, an advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks to reporters as he arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington.