FBI chief tells lawmakers that Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism,’ warns of its growth

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Published
March 2, 2021

FBI chief tells lawmakers that Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism,’ warns of its growth

FBI Director Chris Wray also described in stark terms the threat from domestic violent extremists and said that, contrary to some Republican statements, there is no evidence that anti-Trump groups were involved in the Jan. 6 riot.
Published
March 1, 2021

Lebanon man indicted on charges related to Capitol riot

A new federal indictment includes charges that Kyle Fitzsimons injured 2 police officers during the Jan. 6 riot.
Published
February 19, 2021

U.S. alleges wider Oath Keepers conspiracy, adds more defendants in Capitol riot

Prosecutors allege that the group conspired to attend or schedule paramilitary combat training; recruited supporters online; and coordinated with members of Oath Keepers and people from other regions to invade the Capitol in military-style camouflage tactical gear and in a single-file 'stack' formation.
Published
January 18, 2021

Proud Boys, other fringe groups find refuge — and money — on Christian fundraising website

GiveSendGo.com pages raised more than $247,000 for people who claimed expenses related to the Jan. 6 rally in D.C. and other "Stop the Steal" events.
Published
January 14, 2021

Minot man who marched at Capitol says crowd full of ‘patriots’

Mitch Simon, whom some have called a terrorist, says he did not enter the building or see any sign of the antifa agitators he expected during last week's siege in Washington, D.C.
Published
January 13, 2021

Fury from within shakes the Capitol over the attack, security, virus

The rage is being stoked even hotter by the passions aroused by Democrats' fresh drive to impeach President Trump.
Published
January 13, 2021

Local residents respond to D.C. Capitol demonstration

Franklin County community members offer their first-impressions to last week's demonstration at the D.C. Capitol.
Published
January 12, 2021

Former Olympian was among mob that stormed Capitol, and his Team USA jacket gave him away

A former teammate of Michael Phelps and winner of five Olympic medals, Klete Keller has since deleted the social media accounts where he previously spoke out in support of Trump.
Published
January 12, 2021

FBI report warned of ‘war’ at Capitol, contradicting claims there was no indication of potential violence

The report issued a day before the riots warned that extremists were preparing to go to Washington to commit violence and 'war.'
Published
January 12, 2021

Trump says he takes no responsibility for Capitol insurrection, visits Texas

Trump defended his fiery rally remarks last week as 'totally appropriate' and showed no remorse for the following attack, the most serious and deadly domestic incursion at the Capitol in the nation's history.