Capitol Riots

During the second day of the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Rep. Stacey Plaskett, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., played senators never-before-seen security footage that shows the moment rioters breached the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

At the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Stacey Plaskett shows various scenes of rioters making threats against Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., was emotional sharing her experience getting death threats for being a Muslim woman before she was even sworn into office and how she felt watching the riots at the Capitol building unfold on Jan. 6.

The mayhem at the U.S. Capitol resulted in the deaths of four people and led to 52 arrests.

The suggestion of permanent fencing to secure the U.S. Capitol sparked debate in D.C. News4’s Shomari Stone spoke to some residents.

Fencing topped with razor wire was installed around the U.S. Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day, and fencing must remain there, the top Capitol Police official announced.  Permanent fencing must be part of the security infrastructure at the Capitol, Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a statement Thursday.  “In light of recent events, I can unequivocally say that...

The U.S. Capitol Police union wants a memorial service for Officer Brian Sicknick to be held at the Capitol Rotunda. Sicknick died of injuries suffered during the insurrection at the Capitol Jan. 6.  “We must never forget the events of Jan. 6 and the loss of life that occurred. This memorial service will help reassure Officer Sicknick’s family, and his…

Authorities say an organizer of the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been arrested on charges of taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month

News4’s Scott MacFarlane is tracking the latest arrests in the U.S. Capitol riot.

The riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the possibility of more violent protests, along with the pandemic are taking a toll on the country’s mental health. It comes atop an already difficult time as millions worry about rising Covid-19 case numbers, job losses and food insecurity. A Boston University study found rates of depression have tripled during the...

News4’s Capitol Hill reporter Scott MacFarlane has new details on arrests related to the Capitol riot, including information about people accused of assaulting police on the frontlines of the insurrection.

U.S. officials say the FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last week’s breach of the U.S. Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Penn., describes her reasons why she would vote for a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Right-wing extremists are using encrypted channels to call for violence against government officials on Jan. 20, the day President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated, with some extremists sharing knowledge of how to make, conceal and use homemade guns and bombs.

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters before he departed to visit a section of border wall in Alamo, Texas, saying he disagreed with impeachment talk but stressed he wanted “absolutely no violence.”

Social media platforms are continuing to crack down on fringe groups and conspiracy theories following last week’s deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Many people are still wondering how several police agencies seemed to have no idea that chaos was coming. News4’s Cory Smith has a look at the warning signs that were hidden in plain sight.

Richard Barnett, who was photographed on Wednesday with his feet on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s desk, was arrested Friday, according to law enforcement officials.

News4’s Juliana Valencia had a first-hand experience showing how security is on high alert after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican who has often levied criticism against Trump, called for the president to leave or be removed from office.⁠