Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Trump defense rests in impeachment trial, saying Dems urge supporters to 'fight,' too
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
Dems wrap opening arguments in impeachment trial, saying rioters acted on Trump's 'order'
Prosecutors wrapped up an emotional two days of opening arguments in the impeachment trial, with Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
Michigan man took selfie inside U.S. Capitol during riot
A Shelby Township man took a selfie while inside the U.S. Capitol as he took part in the insurrection trying to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election.
Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
Whitmer responds to Shirkey comments about wanting to fight and 'spanking her' on budget
"The person who the violence was directed at, should reach out to the person who is proposing that violence and ... what?" Whitmer said. "I'm too busy to get caught up in that."
Michigan Senate leader Shirkey calls Capitol riot a 'hoax' and 'prearranged'
Michigan's Senate and GOP leader Mike Shirkey said in a recorded conversation last week that the Capitol riot was a 'hoax' and prearranged.
Michigan Sen. Mike Shirkey issues apology after saying Capitol riot was a staged hoax
On video, Sen. Mike Shirkey said, “That wasn’t Trump people ... that’s been a hoax from day one.” He went on with more opinions, saying “It was ridiculous, it was all staged." Now he's apologizing.
Arizona man who wore horns at riot apologizes for storming Capitol
The so-called "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says he regrets storming the Capitol and expressed disappointment with former President Donald Trump.
Former FBI employee charged in US Capitol riot
A man who authorities say is a leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group and helped to organize a ring of other extremists and led them in the attack last month at the U.S. Capitol has held a top-secret security clearance for decades and previously worked for the FBI, his attorney said Monday.
Seeking identities, FBI releases additional photos of Capitol riot suspects
The FBI published a new batch of photos on Friday, hoping someone will recognize some of the suspects in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol building.
Freshman Michigan Republican defends impeachment vote amid criticism from voters
Peter Meijer, the only freshman Republican to vote for impeaching Donald Trump, faced criticism from his constituents Wednesday after some accused him of betraying his district as soon as he entered office.
Judge: 'QAnon Shaman' to receive organic food while in jail
A judge ordered corrections authorities to provide organic food to an Arizona man who is accused of participating in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.
Capitol Riot: Member of Proud Boys arrested in Washington state, feds say
A man who describes himself as the "Sergeant of Arms" of a chapter of the far-right group Proud Boys was charged in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol last month.
Accused Capitol rioter allowed to travel for Mexico 'retreat'
A Texas woman charged in connection with last month’s siege at the U.S. Capitol has asked to be allowed to travel to Mexico for a "weekend retreat" -- and the federal judge assigned to the case approved the request, court papers show.
Fallen Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick honored during ceremony at US Capitol
Members of Congress, law enforcement and others paid tribute to fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Wednesday, four weeks after the deadly riot at the Capitol complex.
Canada designates far-right Proud Boys as a terrorist group
The Proud Boys is a far-right, male chauvinist extremist group known for engaging in violent clashes at political rallies. Canada is the first country to designate them as a terrorist entity.
Michigan Democratic leaders seek to disbar attorneys who handled election fraud investigation
In a press release, Attorney General Dana Nessel said all four attorneys filed lawsuits "based on falsehoods and used their law license in an attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters" which undermined the faith of the public and eventually led to violence and unrest.
2 Proud Boy members indicted for conspiracy, other charges in U.S. Capitol riot
These new charges appear to be the first conspiracy cases involving alleged members of the Proud Boys in connection with the deadly U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
Pennsylvania woman accused of Pelosi laptop theft during Capitol riot banned from Internet
A federal judge has banned Riley Williams, the woman accused of stealing a laptop from Nancy Pelosi's office on Jan, 6, from using any devices with internet access.