Capitol riot

World Nov 24, 2021

Capitol riot probe turns to extremist groups linked to attack

by Billy House

Subpoenas have been issued to leaders of the Oath Keepers, the Proud Boys and a group known as 1st Amendment Praetorian.

World / Politics Nov 13, 2021

Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress

The longtime Trump adviser was indicted for defying subpoenas by the special congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

World Oct 20, 2021

Capitol riot probe panel recommends holding Steve Bannon in criminal contempt

by Billy House

The action escalates a brewing legal showdown that will mark the first test of the committee’s power to counter former President Donald Trump’s attempts to thwart its inquiry.

World Oct 18, 2021

U.S. Congress stares down long odds for bringing Trump to book

Critics say Congress has proved powerless to stop the twice-impeached and twice-acquitted Trump from stonewalling every attempt to investigate the allegations of malfeasance he has faced.

World Feb 24, 2021

Police failed to see U.S. Capitol riot threat: ‘These criminals came prepared’

by Billy House

All of Tuesday’s witnesses said they were caught off guard by the coordinated violence from insurrectionists chanting support for Trump and threats of violence against members of Congress.

World / Crime & Legal Feb 20, 2021

Capitol riot plot case widens with more Oath Keepers charged

Prosecutors are pursuing a wider conspiracy case against the Oath Keepers, charging six more people with links to the far-right militia for their alleged roles in last month’s violent breach of the U.S. Capitol. A new indictment filed on Friday added to growing evidence that ...

Commentary / World Feb 16, 2021

Trump's impeachment faced partisan doom

by Elizabeth Drew

Trump may have escaped being convicted by Congress for instigating a murderous mob attack on America’s Capitol, yet it seems clear that he will be held accountable for it in history.

World / Politics Feb 16, 2021

Pelosi keeps up pressure over Capitol riot with 9/11-style panel

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Congress must create an independent Sept. 11-type commission to investigate the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol now that former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial has ended. In a letter Monday to fellow House Democrats, Pelosi said retired Army Lt. ...

Business / Tech Feb 16, 2021

Controversial social network Parler announces relaunch

Social network Parler, which is popular with supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump, announced Monday it had relaunched after being forced offline over incitements to violence on the platform. Parler, which calls itself "the free speech social network," came under scrutiny following the Jan. ...

World / Politics Feb 15, 2021

After Trump acquittal, Republicans see 'battle for soul of party'

With Trump hinting afterward at a possible political future, even as other Republicans said it was time to move on, the stark divide facing the party was on full view.

World / Politics | ANALYSIS Feb 14, 2021

For Trump, an escape, but not an exoneration

by Peter Baker

Having failed to convict, Democrats hope that the trial nonetheless made it implausible if not impossible for Trump to ever run for president again as he has hinted he might do.