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February 10, 2021 | 6:26 PM

With new video footage, managers show how close rioters got to VP Mike Pence and lawmakers

New footage highlights just how close the violent mob got to former Vice President Mike Pence and congressional lawmakers on Jan. 6.

By Barbara Sprunt and Ryan Lucas/NPR

Evan Vucci

February 2, 2021 | 3:47 PM

Impeachment managers argue Trump is ‘singularly responsible’ for Capitol attack

In a separate filing due ahead of next week’s trial, former President Donald Trump’s defense team calls the impeachment effort unconstitutional and denies he incited the crowd on Jan. 6.

By Ryan Lucas/NPR

Evan Vucci

January 27, 2021 | 4:21 PM

Allentown teacher fights suspension over DC protest

Jason Moorehead had attended Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, but the middle school social studies teacher said he was never any closer than a mile and a quarter to the Capitol that day and did nothing wrong.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

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January 26, 2021 | 4:51 PM

Lawyer says Pelosi laptop hasn’t been recovered from Harrisburg woman accused of stealing it

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Sedky said there is evidence Riley June Williams has directed others to delete data after the attack.

By The Associated Press

Manuel Balce Ceneta

January 16, 2021 | 9:28 AM

U.S. now says no direct evidence of ‘kill/capture teams’ so far in Capitol riot

The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia said Friday that investigators have not uncovered direct evidence at this point of any “kill/capture teams” targeting elected officials during the U.S. Capitol insurrection, contradicting allegations made earlier by federal prosecutors in Arizona.

By Bill Chappell, Merrit Kennedy/NPR

Jacqueline Larma

Updated: January 14, 2021 | 6:13 pm

Guard to defend Pennsylvania Capitol, city to close streets

Troy Thompson with the Department of General Services, which oversees Capitol Police, said there are additional officers inside and out, and barriers have been erected in recent days.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Sarah Silbiger

January 12, 2021 | 5:36 PM

Justice Department warns it’s coming for those involved in Capitol violence

Officials say charges could be brought ranging from trespassing to felony murder.

By Brian Naylor/NPR

Jacqueline Larma

January 12, 2021 | 4:09 PM

Police across Pa. say it is business as usual as more election protests loom

Police in cities that dealt with large-scale protests over the last several months said they are approaching the coming days calmly, while on the lookout for possible threats.

By Anthony Orozco

Julio Cortez

January 11, 2021 | 9:29 AM

Ex-Capitol police chief says requests for National Guard denied 6 times in riots

Sund contradicts claims made by officials after Wednesday’s assault on Capitol Hill. Sund’s superiors said previously that the National Guard and other additional security support could have been provided, but no one at the Capitol requested it.

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR

Tasos Katopodis

January 11, 2021 | 5:46 AM

D.C.’s acting U.S. Attorney calls scope of Capitol investigation ‘unprecedented’

The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Michael Sherwin, says “hundreds” of people may ultimately face charges related to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, which interrupted a session of Congress and left five people dead.

By Martin Kaste/NPR

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