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.
'You just don’t get guilt by association': Law enforcement weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection
Police departments across the country are reviewing the behavior of dozens of officers who were in Washington on the day of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Metro Detroit man charged in assault of police officer with hockey stick during Capitol Riot
A Metro Detroit man arrested by the FBI was charged with several crimes connecting him to the riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Footage shows him hitting a police officer with a hockey stick.
Impeachment trial of former President Trump to begin week of Feb. 8
Under the timeline, the House will transmit the impeachment article against Trump late Monday, with initial proceedings Tuesday, but opening arguments will be pushed to February, which also allows the Senate time to confirm President Joe Biden's Cabinet nominations and consider the COVID relief bill.
Prosecutors say Tennessee man who carried plastic handcuffs during Capitol riot is danger to community
Federal prosecutors said a Tennessee man who carried flexible plastic handcuffs around the U.S. Capitol during the recent raid by Trump supporters is a danger to his community and a serious flight risk, and are asking that he be detained until trial.
Texas man turns himself in, faces charges connected to U.S. Capitol riot
According to the FBI, he has turned himself in to the San Antonio FBI at the Austin Resident Agency Office.