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In this image from U.S. Capitol Police security video, released and annotated by the Justice Department in the Statement of Facts supporting an arrest warrant, Taylor Taranto, circled in yellow, enters the U.S. Capitol through the Upper West Terrace door on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington

Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023

Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

8 weeks ago

Trump pardons Navy veteran convicted in Capitol riot

Thomas Caldwell, a retired Navy intelligence officer, was tried alongside Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes but acquitted of seditious conspiracy.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Two years after Jan. 6, trials are ‘far from over,’ Justice Dept. says

More than 950 people have been charged for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 years ago

5 takeaways from what defense leaders told the Jan. 6 committee

A special congressional committee investigating the violence recently released more than 900 pages of testimony from military leaders on the attack.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Veterans urge top House Republicans to condemn political violence

Veterans, law enforcement officers, and others signed a letter calling on top Republicans in the U.S. House to publicly condemn political violence.

3 years ago

Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

DC Guard almost deployed to Capitol on Jan. 6 without permission

Officials with the select committee investigating the violence on Jan. 6 released a final 845-report on their findings on Thursday.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Retired officer guilty for entering Senate in military gear on Jan. 6

A Texas Air Force veteran was convicted in federal court this week for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 years ago

Extremism among vets needs study and prevention, lawmakers warn

Democratic lawmakers say federal agencies need to study the problem before it becomes widespread.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Trump ordered rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan after election loss

The memo was among the latest revelations from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol building.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

The Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial is underway — here’s what we know so far

The Oath Keepers founder and his associates are standing trial in Washington's federal court.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 years ago

Veteran who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6

Prosecutors did not seek prison time for Jacob Fracker, pointing to his cooperation and trial testimony against Army veteran Thomas Robertson.

3 years ago