January 25, 2021 Trump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, ahead of trial next month Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, the House of Representatives' impeachment managers will march an article accusing former President Trump of inciting an insurrection across to the Senate side of the Capitol, officially triggering a trial of the former president that could result in him being barred from holding office in the future.
January 25, 2021 Judge blocks release of Capitol riot suspect seen with zip ties as prosecutors eye possible sedition charges A federal judge has blocked the release of a man who allegedly brought zip ties into the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection, as prosecutors say they're considering charging the Tennessean with sedition for his role in the attack, according to court papers and officials.
January 25, 2021 Texas man arrested in DC with unlicensed pistol, 80 rounds after telling cop he needed info on Oval Office A Texas man who authorities said had an unlicensed firearm and nearly 80 rounds of ammunition inside his pick-up truck was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Friday after asking a passing bicycle officer for information about the Oval Office.
January 25, 2021 Hawley calls for ethics investigation into Dems who filed complaint against him Sen. Josh Hawley Monday slammed the Democratic senators who filed an ethics complaint against him and Sen. Ted Cruz over their Electoral College objections on Jan. 6 -- and continued to defend his decision to object to electoral votes during the joint session to certify President Biden's Nov. 3 win.
January 24, 2021 Flashback: Nancy Pelosi praised unionists storming Wisconsin State Capitol House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has gone on record praising the storming of the Capitol as an "impressive show of democracy in action" -- the 2011 invasion of the Madison, Wis., state capitol, that is.
January 24, 2021 US police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot The contrasting cases highlight the dilemma faced by police departments nationwide as they review the behavior of dozens of officers who were in Washington the day of the riot by supporters of President Trump. Officials and experts agree that officers who were involved in the melee should be fired and charged for their role.
January 24, 2021 Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an impeachment trial, a sign of the dimming chances that former President Donald Trump will be convicted on the charge that he incited a siege of the U.S. Capitol.
January 24, 2021 Florida cop fired over social media posts supporting Capitol rioters, warning of civil war A central Florida police officer was fired last week after an internal investigation into his social media activity revealed posts discussing Black Lives Matter protests, showing support for the U.S. Capitol riot and warning another Civil War was imminent.
January 24, 2021 Unprecedented set of weighty issues now consuming Congress, so where do lawmakers begin? On Capitol Hill, it may be easy-to-miss stuff in this environment. A nearly unprecedented set of weighty issues is now consuming Congress. Which subject unfolding on Capitol Hill is more important? And, as a reporter, which category deserves your time? The time of your readers/viewers/listeners? There are so many from which to choose.
January 23, 2021 Texas man who tweeted 'Assassinate AOC' before storming Capitol arrested The FBI has arrested a Texas man who tweeted “Assassinate AOC” before taking part in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.