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US Capitol riot 'was a Donald Trump-inspired attempted coup'

Trump, unapologetic, dismissed the investigation anew — and even declared on social media that 6 January "represented the greatest movement in the history of our country”.

USA

Trump probably tried to block election result 'corruptly', judge says

The district judge's comments came as a Trump adviser was ordered to release 100 emails to the committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.

Belarus

US man wanted over Capitol riots is 'granted asylum in Belarus'

Evan Neumann fled the United States last year after being charged for his role in the storming of the Capitol building.

Culture news

Alec Baldwin sued by family of slain Marine over Instagram conduct

The actor is being accused of spreading misinformation regarding the involvement of the late-Marine Rylee McCollum's sister during the Capitol Riots, after donating to the family for their loss.

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Europe Decoded

What happened to QAnon after the storming of the US Capitol?

Many of those who stormed the Capitol in January 2021 were followers of the unfounded conspiracy.

USA

Watch: Biden attacks on Trump on Capitol riots anniversary

The US president pledged to fight for "the soul of America" in a blistering attack on his predecessor, on the first anniversary of the insurrection by Trump supporters.

USA

'We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers

Many lawmakers went on to seek therapy. Some were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress.

USA

Donald Trump's ex-chief aide Mark Meadows held in contempt of Congress

The vote by the House of Representatives is the latest show of force by the January 6 panel investigating the worst attack on the US Capitol in over 200 years.

USA

Joe Biden says defending democracy 'challenge of our time'

The two-day event, held by video link because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was billed by the White House as US leadership in an existential struggle between democracies and powerful autocracies or dictatorships.

USA

Costumed US Capitol rioter Jacob Chansley jailed for 41 months

Carrying a spear and wearing a large fur hat with horns, Chansley was one of the first rioters to invade Congress on January 6.

Belarus

US man wanted over US Capitol storming seeks asylum in Belarus

An American man wanted over his role in the storming of the US Capitol has crossed the Belarusian border illegally and is reportedly seeking asylum.

USA

Committee votes to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in contempt

A Congressional Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol has voted to hold the former White House advisor in contempt after he refused to appear before them.

USA

US Congress pushes back as Donald Trump sues over Capitol riots probe

As the defeated president challenges the investigation into the January 6 insurrection by a violent mob of his supporters, a House committee is moving to hold ex-White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.

Tech News

Facebook promotes hate to make money, whistleblower claims

The social media giant knows hate speech is a problem. It also knows it's profitable, a former employee claimed on Sunday.

USA

'This is how I'm going to die': Officers testify on US Capitol riot

The US congressional panel investigating the deadly Capitol insurrection opened with emotional testimonies from police officers who responded to the assault.

USA

Barricades come down on US Capitol as threat level lowered

A wide security boundary complete with razor wire had turned the Capitol into a fortress for months.

USA

US Capitol riots: No jail time for first defendant

Anna Morgan Lloyd, 49, of Indiana, was sentenced to serve three years of probation, perform 120 hours of community service and pay $500 (€419) in restitution after admitting to unlawfully entering the Capitol.

USA

US Senate Republicans block probe of January 6 Capitol riot

Senate Republicans blocked the a bill that would create an independent panel to study the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Europe Decoded

Donald Trump's account on Facebook remains suspended

The Facebook and Instagram accounts of former US President Donald Trump have remained suspended after a decision by the Oversight Board.

USA

Veteran police officer William Evans killed in US Capitol incident

The police officer who died from his injuries after a violent incident in Washington on Friday has been named as William "Billy" Evans, an `18-year veteran of the force.