U.S. Capitol Riot
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October 5, 2024 at 10:08 AM

Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6

A former member of the United States Capitol Police, who bravely defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, vividly recounts the events of that day.
October 5, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Demonstrators swarm the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
October 4, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?

Jack Smith's new filing in the election interference case thrust Jan. 6 back into the spotlight. But will it impact the 2024 campaign?
October 4, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University on October 03, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan.
October 3, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Bombshell filing details new allegations of Trump's efforts to overturn election

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a blockbuster court filing outlining new details of former President Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
October 3, 2024 at 4:20 PM
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
October 3, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote

Special counsel Jack Smith outlined new details of former President Donald Trump's and his allies' "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in a blockbuster court filing.
October 3, 2024 at 1:54 PM
VIDEO: Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote
October 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM

VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
October 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
September 27, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Special counsel pushing for public release of key filing in Trump's Jan. 6 case

Special counsel Jack Smith is pushing to file a public version of his recent court brief that summaries what witnesses told investigators in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case.
September 27, 2024 at 6:37 PM
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
September 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Special counsel files sealed court brief supporting his Jan. 6 case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed, under seal, his court brief seeking to justify his superseding indictment against Donald Trump on charges of election interference.
September 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.
September 12, 2024 at 12:11 AM

Homeland Security designates next Jan. 6 as a 'National Special Security Event'

The act of certifying the presidential election results will now be given the highest security designation the federal government makes available.
September 12, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi preside over a Joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 Electoral College results after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol earlier in the day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.
1 month ago

Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speech

Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speech
2 months ago

Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers

The judge called David Dempsey’s offenses “exceptionally egregious” before handing down the 20-year sentence, the second longest sentence for a Capitol rioter.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers
2 months ago

Jan. 6 rioter who attacked numerous officers sentenced to 20 years

A California man convicted of carrying out some of the most brutal assaults on police during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
2 months ago
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
2 months ago

Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officer with pole

David Dempsey, convicted of carrying out brutal assaults against police during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officer with pole
2 months ago

Special counsel requests delay in response to scheduling order in Trump Jan. 6 case

Special counsel Jack Smith's office requested a delay in responding to a scheduling order from the judge overseeing former President Trump's election subversion case.
2 months ago
In this Aug. 1, 2023, file photo, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith addresses reporters in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody after threatening posts targeting Barrett, Garland

A man awaiting trial for charges stemming from his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is in custody for threatening statements he made.
2 months ago
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
2 months ago

Judge orders Justice Department to return helmet, spear to 'QAnon Shaman'

A judge has ordered the DOJ to return the spear and horned-helmet sported by Jacob Chansley, aka the QAnon Shaman, as he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
2 months ago
Jacob Chansley, also known as the "QAnon Shaman," screams "Freedom" inside the U.S. Senate chamber after the Capitol was breached by a mob during a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2021.
2 months ago

New DHS watchdog report details how close Harris came to 'viable' pipe bomb on Jan. 6

Kamala Harris, as incoming VP on Jan. 6, 2021, ended up within feet of a "viable" pipe bomb in the bushes outside DNC headquarters, according to DHS watchdog report.
2 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's Biennial Boule at the George R. Brown Convention Center on July 31, 2024 in Houston.
2 months ago

The effort to rewrite history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
2 months ago
VIDEO: The effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
3 months ago

The effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He interviews defendants in the case as they experience the consequences of the now infamous day.
3 months ago
VIDEO: The effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
3 months ago

'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot

Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles, faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
3 months ago

Veteran comedian Jay Johnston pleads guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack

Jay Johnston, best known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers," "Arrested Development" and "Anchorman," pleaded guilty to attacking police on Jan. 6. He faces up to five years in prison.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Veteran comedian Jay Johnston pleads guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack
3 months ago

DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday tried to walk a fine line when asked about former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 after Trump was sent a target letter
3 months ago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolls out his military policy proposal during an event for his 2024 presidential campaign, July 18, 2023, in West Columbia, S.C.
3 months ago

Trump's past debate performances could be evidence against him in Jan. 6 case

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's federal election interference case have said that comments Trump made in previous debates could be used as evidence in an eventual trial.
3 months ago
Republican nominee Donald Trump speaks as Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton looks on during the final presidential debate at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Oct. 19, 2016.
3 months ago

Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court's ruling Friday narrowing a key obstruction statute used against more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants could affect dozens of cases brought by prosecutors.
3 months ago
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
3 months ago

Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 obstruction case

A 6-3 majority could potentially upend hundreds of January 6th prosecutions.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 obstruction case
3 months ago

Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

The nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of a police officer involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
3 months ago

US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants

The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
3 months ago
VIDEO: US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
3 months ago

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump

The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a felony obstruction charge used against Capitol rioters and Donald Trump.
3 months ago
Joseph Fischer is a photo released in a criminal complaint.
3 months ago

Biden-Trump debate: 'Threats to democracy,' Jan. 6 could take center stage

Protecting democracy is a top issue for voters but they're divided on trust.
3 months ago
President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden exchange arguments during the first presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2020.
4 months ago

Trump to visit Capitol Hill for 1st time since Jan. 6 attacks

Former President Donald Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans on the Hill to discuss the upcoming election and plans for 2025.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Trump to visit Capitol Hill for 1st time since Jan. 6 attacks
4 months ago

Retired NASCAR driver and son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6

Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and his son Jarret Scott face two felony offenses each for alleged assaults during the Jan. 6th riot.
4 months ago
Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and his son Jarret Scott face two felony offenses each for alleged assaults on police during the Jan. 6th riots.
4 months ago

Retired NASCAR driver, son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6 riot

A retired NASCAR driver and his son were arrested Wednesday and charged along with two other Pennsylvania men for allegedly assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack.
4 months ago
Tighe Scott of Pen Argyle, PA, made his NASCAR Cup debut at Talladega Super speedway driving this Chevrolet for car owner Walter Ballard in the Winston 500, finishing in 17th position, May 2 1976.
4 months ago

Justice Alito declines to recuse himself from cases connected to Jan. 6

Justice Samuel Alito has declined Democrats' requests for his recusal from cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and the 2020 election after controversy over flags flown at his residences.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Justice Alito declines to recuse himself from cases connected to Jan. 6
4 months ago

Justice Alito refuses to recuse himself from cases related to Jan. 6 attack

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rejects calls to recuse himself from cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. ABC News’ Terry Moran reports.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Justice Alito refuses to recuse himself from cases related to Jan. 6 attack
4 months ago

Robert De Niro, former police officers slam Trump outside New York hush money trial

Actor Robert De Niro and former Capitol police officers Michael Fanone and Harry Dunn slammed former President Donald Trump outside of Trump's criminal hush money trial.
4 months ago
Actor Robert De Niro speaks in support of President Joe Biden outside of Manhattan Criminal Court as former President and Donald Trump attends his criminal trial in New York City, May 28, 2024.
5 months ago

Officer in Situation Room on Jan. 6 speaks out

ABC News talks with Mike Stiegler, who was present as government officials navigated the chaos taking place at the Capitol.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Officer in Situation Room on Jan. 6 speaks out
5 months ago

Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court

A federal appeals court upheld the criminal conviction of Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
5 months ago
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon arrives at the U.S. District Courthouse for his trial for contempt of Congress, on July 19, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
5 months ago

Former official charged for falsely accusing others of joining Jan. 6 riot

Miguel Zapata was taken into custody Thursday.
5 months ago
In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, President Donald Trumps supporters gather outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C.
5 months ago

'Surprising' and 'disturbing': Legal experts react to SCOTUS on Trump immunity case

Legal experts weigh in on the "surprising" arguments at the Supreme Court on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
5 months ago
This artist sketch depicts Michael Dreeben, counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith as he argues before the Supreme Court in Washington, Apr. 25, 2024.
6 months ago

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

Trump had asked D.C. District Judge Amit Mehta to stay proceedings in the lawsuits.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago

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

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a case that could invalidate felony charges for more than 300 individuals connected to the Capitol riot -- including Donald Trump.
6 months ago
The US Supreme Court in Washington on June 29, 2023.
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court appears split on case that could affect Jan. 6 rioters’ charges
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears case related to felony charges for Capitol riot
6 months ago

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

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Sunday reaffirmed his support for Trump while standing by some -- but not all -- of his past criticism of the former president
6 months ago
In this April 25, 2023, file photo, Chris Sununu speaks onstage at the 2023 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.
6 months ago

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday he is still “listening” to arguments about the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to “hear every side.”
6 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a campaign event in Oakland, CA, March 26, 2024.
6 months ago

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

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years and three months in prison.
6 months ago
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.
7 months ago

Trump praises Jan. 6 'hostages' ahead of primaries

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

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.
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago

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

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6 was contradicted, in part, by Trump's driver, a new report from a Republican-led House committee claims
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago

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

Trump says one of his first acts if elected to a second term would be to "free" people convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
7 months ago
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.