U.S. Capitol

Authorities say an organizer of the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been arrested on charges of taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month

D.C. Police Officer Mike Fanone and Officer Christina Laury describe how they confronted pro-Trump rioters at the U.S. Capitol. Fanone is currently recovering from a mild heart attack he suffered during the attack.

A retired Pennsylvania firefighter was arrested Thursday on federal charges that he threw a fire extinguisher that hit three Capitol Police officers during the violent siege on the Capitol last week.

Two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Klete Keller was charged in a federal D.C. court Wednesday over his alleged participation in last week’s insurrection a the U.S. Capitol

Video Wednesday showed members of the U.S. National Guard sleeping on the floors of the U.S. Capitol. The National Guard was called in during the Capitol riots on Jan. 6 and remain on the grounds to protect against possible attacks leading up to the inauguration of Joe Biden.

Footage taken inside the U.S. Capitol shows the moments leading up to the shooting of Ashli Babbitt as supporters of President Donald Trump rushed toward the Speaker’s Lobby. The video was licensed from a self-described civil rights activist.

Rioters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol this week as Congress was certifying the Electoral College votes for the presidential election. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal discussed what they saw and give their reactions.

Two people from Groton were among the dozens arrested at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. Victoria Bergeson and Maurcio Mendez, both 40, are listed as being from Connecticut on an arrest log of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department. Court documents say both live at the same address in Groton. They were arrested at the Capitol and both face unlawful entry...

After rioting at the U.S. Capitol this week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy talked about discussions about invoking the 25th amendment or starting the impeachment process against President Trump.

On Wednesday, America was stunned to see pro-Trump protestors successfully breaching Capitol Hill, what is thought to be one of the most secure buildings in the country. Retired senior security special agent David Benson and former FBI agent Daniel Roberts joined LX News to weigh in on the controversial Capitol Police response to the crisis.

After Wednesday’s deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol, false rumors have spread among right wing commentators online that Antifa activists were to blame rather than supporters of President Trump. PolitiFact’s Daniel Funke joined NBCLX to fact-check this claim he rated as “pants on fire,” and other misleading news following the riots at the U.S. Capitol.

America watched in horror when waves of Trump supporters swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But as the shock begins to wear off, questions about security failures and bringing the rioters to justice still linger. LX News breaks down the answers to three of your most pressing questions.

The violent breaching of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Trump’s supporters struck many as a glaring black and white display of a racial double standard. Police officers were assaulted. Tear gas was used against them. Yet there were reportedly just 52 arrests made in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. In contrast, between May 30 and June 2, 2020,…

As the world watched the breach of the U.S. Capitol in shock, many couldn’t help but wonder why the underwhelming police response to President Trump’s rioting supporters was so different from the massive show of force seen this summer at a Washington D.C. Black Lives Matter protest following the death of George Floyd. NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado talked to Frank Straub,...

Local and federal authorities continue to arrest and charge people for actions in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, including two people from Connecticut, according to DC Police.

Connecticut’s Capitol Police are reviewing security procedures in the wake of the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Following the mob insurrection that took place after the goading of the sitting president of the United States which resulted in the temporary sacking of the U.S. Capitol and ended with the deaths of four people, there have been calls from some quarters to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Donald Trump from office.

Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), the new House Appropriations Committee chair, announced Thursday that the committee will conduct a review of the law enforecement response during Wednesday’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. The House Appropriations Committee oversees the budget for the U.S. Capitol Police. DeLauro released a joint statement with House Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Tim Ryan (D-OH)....

Several pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress was in session to count Electoral College votes on Wednesday. Dr. Ariela Reder, the director of counseling services at Quinnipiac University, has some advice on how to talk to children about it.

The protests over President Trump’s election loss – both by legislators and violent protesters – have split the Republican Party into factions loyal to either Trump or Sen. Mitch McConnell. NBCLX’s Noah Pransky breaks down the political fallout on Capitol Hill after Wednesday’s deadly riot.