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Investigations
This sketch depicts Guy Wesley Reffitt (left) and his lawyer, William Welch, in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 28. A jury found Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

In the first Jan. 6 trial, a jury found Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty

Mar 08, 2022
A jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The case has been widely watched by other defendants as a potential bellwether.
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Law
The U.S. government says in its affidavit that this photo shows Guy Reffitt rinsing his eyes outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wearing a blue jacket over a tactical vest and a helmet with a camera.

1st trial of a U.S. Capitol riot defendant opens Monday in D.C.

Feb 28, 2022
The trial, at a courthouse just down the street from the site of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, is a milestone in the Capitol riot investigation.
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Investigations
Cynthia Hughes, seen here wearing a "Due Process Denied" shirt, has become a regular on Steve Bannon's show, where she has described the Jan. 6 defendants as "political prisoners." On a recent episode, Hughes announced changes to the Patriot Freedom Proj

A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism

Feb 10, 2022
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes.
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Investigations
A pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, a nonprofit group said it has raised around $900,000 for the alleged rioters, but some of their families are raising questions about how the money is being spent.

Experts see 'red flags' at nonprofit raising big money for Capitol riot defendants

Jan 20, 2022
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency.
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Westerners condemn the ‘big lie’ as it feeds off the region’s deep-rooted extremism

Jan 06, 2022

Community members and Democratic leaders commemorated the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, while warning that the movement behind it is stronger than ever.

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Technology
In the year since the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection, a crackdown by big tech platforms has sent the attack's organizers and far-right groups scrambling for new homes on the internet.

Kicked off Facebook and Twitter, far-right groups lose online clout

Jan 06, 2022
In the year since the January 6th Capitol attack, far-right influencers and extremists are taking new approaches to organizing online.
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Investigations
In the year since the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors have charged more than 700 people related to the attack.

5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

Jan 05, 2022
NPR has been tracking every criminal case related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One year after the riot, here are some of the key patterns that have emerged from the cases.
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National Security
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger was sworn in on July 23 after a nationwide search.

A year after Capitol Police's darkest day, its chief says the force is making gains

Jan 03, 2022
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has been on the job less than six months. He hopes to lead a new chapter at the embattled agency.
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Politics
The U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected former President Donald Trump's effort to stop the release of some documents to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Appeals court rules against Trump effort to block document release to Jan. 6 panel

Dec 09, 2021
The unanimous ruling from the panel upholds a lower court's decision that a tranche of Trump White House records can be provided to the Democratic-led Jan. 6 select committee.
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Politics
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol will meet Wednesday evening to consider a contempt referral against former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark.

Jan. 6 panel to take up contempt referral for former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark

Dec 01, 2021
Clark, who had promised to pursue former President Donald Trump's false election fraud claims, appeared for a deposition, but the select committee said Clark failed to cooperate.
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Politics
Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. The mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers.

Proud Boys, Oath Keepers receive subpoenas in congressional Jan. 6 probe

Nov 23, 2021
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has issued five new subpoenas for witnesses lawmakers want to hear from, in addition to 40 witnesses subpoenaed already.
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Politics
Mark Meadows' attorney said it would be irresponsible for him to prematurely resolve the legal dispute over executive privileges by voluntarily testifying.

Mark Meadows' "defiance" could lead to contempt referral, Jan. 6 panel says

Nov 12, 2021
The former White House chief of staff may be looking to the courts for relief, but his path sets him on a collision course with the House.
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Investigations
Prior to his arrest on charges stemming from the riot at the U.S. Capitol, Alan Hostetter led protests against lockdown policies related to COVID-19 and pro-Trump "Stop The Steal" rallies in California. In a recent video posted to the platform BitChute,

Why some alleged Capitol rioters are acting as their own attorneys

Oct 27, 2021
More than 100 people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol have pleaded guilty. But others are promising to take their cases to trial, including some who have decided to represent themselves.
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Politics
Political strategist Steve Bannon could face criminal charges for defying a congressional subpoena.

Jan. 6 panel moves forward with criminal contempt charge against Steve Bannon

Oct 14, 2021
As expected, Bannon was a no-show for his deposition with the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Politics
Former Department of Justice official Jeff Clark speaks during a news conference on Sept. 14, 2020. The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has issued a subpoena for Clark.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas a Trump ally who promised to pursue his election fraud claims

Oct 13, 2021
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was a key figure in a recent Senate report for his promises to pursue former President Donald Trump's false election fraud claims.
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Author Interviews
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks during the House select committee hearing in July on the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection

Oct 10, 2021
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his regrets from President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial and his relationship with his GOP colleagues.
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National
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, right, with Riverside City Police Chief Sergio G. Diaz and a California Highway Patrol officer, in a photograph taken in 2019.

California sheriff defends his past membership in the extremist Oath Keepers militia

Oct 06, 2021
In an interview, Sheriff Chad Bianco sought to minimize his past affiliation with the group, 17 members of which have been indicted in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Politics
Supporters of those suspected of taking part in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol attend the Justice for J6 rally near the U.S. Capitol on Saturday.

Hundreds Rally In Support Of Capitol Riot Suspects Amid Heightened Police Presence

Sep 18, 2021
The crowds were demonstrating in support of people who are accused of participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection, which left several people dead.
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National Security
A man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the Capitol surrendered to law enforcement after an hours-long standoff Thursday. The incident prompted a massive police response and the evacuations of government buildings and businesses in the ar

Questions About Security Around The Capitol Complex Emerge After Bomb Threat

Aug 20, 2021
The ease with which the attacker gained such close access to the Library of Congress on Thursday raises new questions about security, just seven months after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
NPR
Politics
The Justice Department says former Trump officials can testify before Congress about Jan. 6th and events leading up to insurrection.

Justice Department Clears Way For Trump Officials To Testify About Jan. 6

Jul 27, 2021
The department says it would not be appropriate for former officials to claim executive privilege forbids them from testifying before Congress.
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Simon Says
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Opinion: A Blue Suit, Dusted By Insurrection, Goes To The Smithsonian

Jul 10, 2021
Rep. Andrew Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, has given his blue suit to the Smithsonian. Scott Simon explains its significance as an artifact from the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol Building.
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Investigations
Alan Hostetter, seen here in May 2020, became a leading activist against coronavirus-related lockdown policies in Orange County, Calif. Hostetter, a former police chief and yoga instructor, is now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the ins

What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?

Jul 07, 2021
Alan Hostetter, once a police chief and yoga instructor, became known for protesting pandemic lockdowns in California. He's now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
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Investigations
The FBI has released a substantial amount of information, including surveillance video, about the unidentified bomb-maker.

What We Know About The Suspect Who Planted Bombs Before The Capitol Riot

Apr 14, 2021
More than 400 people are charged in the Jan. 6 riot, but one suspect remains elusive to law enforcement: the person who left bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters.
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Law
Rioters clash with police trying to enter Capitol building through the front doors. Rioters broke windows and breached the Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.

Man Indicted For Attacking Officer With Skateboard During U.S. Capitol Riot

Apr 08, 2021
Federal investigators continue to make arrests into the insurrection at the Capitol months after the siege.
NPR
Law
Police officers try to push back President Donald Trump supporters trying to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6 at the Capitol in Washington. Two U.S. Capitol police officers have sued Trump for allegedly inciting the mob that attacked them that day.

2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot

Mar 31, 2021
Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.

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