Capitol riots

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly acknowledged his desire to participate in the Capitol march that took place on January 6, 2021. He, however, refuted claims that he attempted to seize control of his vehicle to head towards the Capitol. What Happened: Trump, during a speech to supporters...

In a recent development, a driver’s testimony has emerged, contesting earlier allegations that former President Donald Trump tried to seize control of his vehicle during the January 6 Capitol riot. What Happened: The driver’s testimony contradicts previous claims that Trump attempted to...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has called upon a former Treasury official for answers over the alleged flagging of transactions containing “TRUMP” or “MAGA” by the agency after the Jan.6 attack. What Happened: Jordan, on behalf of the Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on...

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has once again appealed for the recusal of U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan from his 2020 election criminal case, CNN reported. Trump’s legal team argued that Chutkan’s handling of the case could be perceived as...

A Florida lawyer is questioning the legitimacy of former President Donald Trump‘s possible run for presidency in 2024, based on the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. What Happened: Lawrence Caplan, a Palm Beach County tax attorney, has filed a challenge in federal court. Caplan’s...

Anthony Sargent, a Florida man, pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection, a day when Governor Ron DeSantis referred to the events as a mere “protest” that unfortunately devolved. What Happened: Sargent admitted to a felony count of civil...

Special counsel Jack Smith is pursuing three federal statutes against former President Donald Trump. This includes charges related to conspiracy to commit an offense or to defraud the U.S., deprivation of rights under color of law, and obstruction of an official proceeding to tamper with a witness...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday defended former President Donald Trump amidst ongoing investigations into his potential criminal responsibility related to the Capitol riot. What Happened: McCarthy stood by Trump, arguing that he doesn’t see how the former president...

Former Wyoming representative Liz Cheney targetted Donald Trump in a new ad, diverging from some Republicans who have been more muted in their criticism of the former president.  What Happened: In the ad, Cheney called Trump “unfit for office” and described...

A former speechwriter for Ex-President George Bush said that Donald Trump is leading against Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. What Happened: Peter Wehner, who is also a fellow at the Trinity Forum, an American faith-based non-profit Christian...

A day after Mike Pence criticized Donald Trump for the Jan. 6 insurrection, the former president hit back, saying the deadly attack was his former vice-president's fault. What Happened: Trump, on a flight to Iowa for a campaign appearance, told the media that "you can blame" Pence for the Capitol...

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday said he would "slowly roll out" access to official tapes from the Jan. 6 insurrection to other news outlets. What Happened: McCarthy, in an interview with Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures," said, "We will slowly roll out to every individual news agency...

Former President Donald Trump's words on Jan.6 "angered" his Vice President Mike Pence who described them as "reckless." What Happened: Pence touched on a tweet by Trump during the Jan. 6 insurrection in an interview with ABC's David Muir on Sunday. “I mean, the president’s words were...

Someone from Donald Trump’s White House called a Jan. 6 rioter and said “you have to go home now,” according to a new book titled “The Breach,” written by Denver Riggleman, a former staff member of the panel probing the insurrection. What Happened: Riggleman didn...

If former President Donald Trump is to be referred to the prosecutors, the decision of the Jan.6 committee probing the Capitol insurrection should be unanimous, said Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). What Happened: Schiff, a member of the panel probing the Jan. 6 riots, said,...