U.S. Capitol Attack
The timeline of events and investigations around the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021

Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022.
Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022.
GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note
Oct 21
  • Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison
  • Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6
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    Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich.
    Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich.
    Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?
    Oct 04
  • Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected
  • Former official charged for falsely accusing others of joining Jan. 6 riot
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    Latest January 6 video

    Latest January 6 video

    October 22

    DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6

    Although there are no specific threats, officials are planning for them.
    October 22
    The Dome of the Capitol Building is visible as protective fencing is erected around construction for the 2025 inauguration platform on the West Front on Capitol Hill on Sept. 17, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
    October 22

    Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy

    She spoke with ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl.
    October 22
    Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney speaks during a conversation with Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris moderated by Charlie Sykes in Brookfield, Wisconsin, October 21, 2024.
    October 21

    GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note

    The report says the ex-aide did not write a handwritten note as she had claimed.
    October 21
    Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022.
    October 19

    Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence

    Judges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential election
    October 19
    Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign event, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
    October 18

    Unsealing of filing offers limited look at evidence in Jan. 6 case against Trump

    The highly redacted appendix was filed by special counsel Jack Smith.
    October 18
    Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta.
    October 18

    Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison

    Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
    October 18
    Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
    October 17

    Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison

    The widow of an MPD officer delivered an emotional victim impact statement.
    October 17
    Demonstrators swarm the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
    October 17

    As Nov. 5 nears, Trump steps up attempts to recast Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'

    He falsely said none of his supporters were carrying firearms.
    October 17
    Donald Trump speaks during a Univision Noticias town hall event on October 16, 2024 in Doral, Florida.
    October 18

    Jan. 6 rioters and supporters attempt to rewrite history of Capitol attack

    Former president Donald Trump is among those calling the people convicted of crimes in the 2021 incident "hostages." His rhetoric is being welcomed by defendants and their families.
    October 18
    VIDEO: Jan. 6 rioters and supporters attempt to rewrite history of Capitol attack
    October 05

    Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6

    "It's hard to relive and talk about moments like this," Winston Pingeon says.
    October 05
    Demonstrators swarm the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
    October 04

    Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?

    Prosecutors have alleged damning new details about Donald Trump's conduct.
    October 04
    Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich.
    October 02

    Bombshell filing details new allegations of Trump's efforts to overturn election

    Trump privately described claims of voter fraud as "crazy," the filing says.
    October 02
    In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
    October 03

    Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote

    Special counsel Jack Smith outlined new details of former President Donald Trump's and his allies' "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in a blockbuster court filing.
    October 03
    VIDEO: Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote
    October 01

    VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

    Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
    October 01
    VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
    September 27

    Special counsel pushing for public release of key filing in Trump's Jan. 6 case

    Jack Smith wants to file a public version of the sealed brief he filed Thursday.
    September 27
    In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
    September 26

    Special counsel files sealed court brief supporting his Jan. 6 case against Trump

    The brief seeks to justify Smith's superseding indictment against Trump.
    September 26
    Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.
    September 11

    Homeland Security designates next Jan. 6 as a 'National Special Security Event'

    This designation allows for significant resources from the federal government.
    September 11
    Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi preside over a Joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 Electoral College results after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol earlier in the day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.
    August 21

    Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speech

    Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
    August 21
    VIDEO: Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speech
    August 10

    Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers

    The judge called David Dempsey’s offenses “exceptionally egregious” before handing down the 20-year sentence, the second longest sentence for a Capitol rioter.
    August 10
    VIDEO: Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers
    August 09

    Jan. 6 rioter who attacked numerous officers sentenced to 20 years

    David Dempsey got the second-longest sentence of any convicted Jan. 6 rioter.
    August 09
    Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
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