Jan 11 Justice Department announces creation of a unit focused on domestic terrorism By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism, the department's top national security official told lawmakers Tuesday as he described an “elevated” threat from violent extremists in the United States. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 12:47 What we saw and learned at the U.S. Capitol, White House last Jan. 6 NewsHour correspondents who were covering the events of last Jan. 6 include Lisa Desjardins, who was inside the Capitol, Amna Nawaz, who was outside the building as the crowd gathered, and Yamiche Alcindor, who was at the White House. They… Continue watching
Jan 07 One year ago, Republicans condemned Jan. 6 insurrection. Yesterday, their response was far more muted. By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Just a year ago, many Republicans joined Democrats in reacting with horror to the Capitol insurrection. But on the anniversary of the attack, top Republicans were far more muted. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 7:58 Biden forcefully condemns Trump's 'web of lies' in Jan. 6 anniversary address By Lisa Desjardins, Dorothy Hastings Solemn ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol Thursday replaced the violent scenes of rioters ransacking the building one year ago. It was also a day when a sitting president denounced the man he succeeded — in stark terms. Congressional correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 8:40 How the Capitol attack unfolded By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre, Lorna Baldwin Congress is still investigating the origins and planning behind last year's insurrection on Jan. 6 — the most violent assault on the United States Capitol since the British attack during the war of 1812. Amna Nawaz takes a look back… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 11:19 Harris on the state of democracy a year after Jan. 6 By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman, Stephanie Kotuby, Hannah Grabenstein On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Judy Woodruff speaks to Vice President Kamala Harris about the state of American democracy, the Democrats' agenda and the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue watching
Jan 06 Read Biden's full speech marking anniversary of Jan. 6 attack By News Desk President Joe Biden is accusing Donald Trump and his supporters of holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy."… Continue reading
Jan 06 Jan. 6, one year later By PBS News Hour A year after Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, we explore what happened that day, what’s happened since, and the way forward. Continue reading
Jan 06 AP FACT CHECK: On Jan. 6 anniversary, Trump sticks to election falsehoods By Hope Yen, David Klepper, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to cling to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen as the nation marked the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds prayer vigil after sharing testimonials on Jan. 6 attack By Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press On the anniversary of last year's Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, dozens of lawmakers gathered Thursday to share their stories of that day's terror and resilience. Continue reading