The rioters sought to hunt down perceived enemies like Pence and even set up mock gallows outside to execute him for not backing Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his election loss.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to block release of documents to House Jan. 6 committee
Trump is claiming that as a former president he has right to assert executive privilege over the records.
Republican Rep. Scott Perry refuses Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
The letter is the first time the panel has released a request to a member of Congress as the members inquire about the details of Perry and other congressional Republicans who met with Trump before the Capitol attack.
Toughest sentence yet for any Capitol rioter: Over 5 years
The Florida man made his way to the front of the crowd and started to attack, throwing a wooden plank, spraying a fire extinguisher, then hurling it when it was done, then attacking officers again with a pole.
Only 27% of Republicans accept Biden as the rightful winner
Many GOP officeholders and some of the biggest voices in conservative media still cling to the notion the election was stolen from Donald Trump.
D.C. attorney general sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6 attack
The goal of the lawsuit is ‘full restitution and recompense’ for the city of Washington, which has incurred huge costs for treating hundreds of injured officers.
House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
The near party-line vote is the latest show of force by the Jan. 6 panel, which is determined to get answers quickly and in doing so reassert congressional authority.
Jan. 6 panel votes in favor of contempt charges against Trump aide Mark Meadows
The former chief of staff ceased cooperating and did not show up for a deposition last week.
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
Much of the most damning evidence comes from their own words and videos.
Trump ex-aide Mark Meadows sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
The former White House chief of staff is seen by Democratic lawmakers as a pivotal player in their investigation.