Capitol Hill Storming

National Guard members salute in front of the US Capitol building during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, US, January 20, 2021. Reuters
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US House passes bill awarding Congressional Gold Medals to law enforcement

The bill now goes to the Senate, which is expected to give its approval

Jessica Marie Watkins (Left) and Donovan Ray Crowl (Center), both from Ohio, march down the East front steps of the US Capitol with the Oath Keepers militia group among supporters of US President Donald Trump protesting against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Jim Bourg/
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US identifies two suspects in chemical attack on Capitol officer who later died

Jessica Marie Watkins (Left) and Donovan Ray Crowl (Center), both from Ohio, march down the East front steps of the US Capitol with the Oath Keepers militia group among supporters of US President Donald Trump protesting against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Jim Bourg/
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US Justice Department says will file 100 more cases over Capitol attack

Jessica Marie Watkins poses for a booking photograph at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio, US January 18, 2021. Picture taken January 18, 2021. Montgomery County Jail/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Oath Keeper claims she met with Secret Service before Capitol riot

Supporters of US President Donald Trump climb on walls at the US Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo
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Big US companies slash donations to politicians after Trump election challenge

Jessica Marie Watkins (Left) and Donovan Ray Crowl (Center), both from Ohio, march down the East front steps of the US Capitol with the Oath Keepers militia group among supporters of US President Donald Trump protesting against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Jim Bourg/
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US charges nine Oath Keepers with conspiring to storm Capitol

The nationwide security scramble followed the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol Photo: Collected
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Democrats to focus on 'terrible toll' of Capitol riot in Trump impeachment trial

Supporters of US President Donald Trump climb on walls at the US Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo
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US mulls using law designed to prosecute Mafia against Capitol rioters

The nationwide security scramble followed the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol Photo: Collected
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'He invited us': Accused Capitol rioters blame Trump in novel legal defense

A mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Online misinformation that led to Capitol siege is 'radicalization,' say researchers

US President Donald Trump participates in a phone call with Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley October 4, 2020, in his conference room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Not shown in the photo also in the room on the call is Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. Photo: Reuters
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Could Trump be prosecuted for inciting the attack on Capitol Hill?

Members of the Swat team patrol and secure the Statuary Hall before US Vice President makes his way into the House Chamber, at the US Capitol, on the morning of Jan. 7 hours after a mob invaded the building. OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES/Foreign Policy
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Why US National Guard’s role was limited during riot

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Republicans face growing corporate backlash after Capitol assault