As a Republican, I have one question for GOP lawmakers backing Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
On Monday, just hours after taking the presidential oath of office, Donald Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his supporters convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Fallout from Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons spreads on Capitol Hill
Trump’s effort to erase the violent assault has opened up new fronts and skirmishes in Washington’s four-year reckoning with the attack.
Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardons stun Republicans on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, including individuals who assaulted police officers, stunned Republican lawmakers who witnessed firsthand the chaos on Capitol Hill four years ago.
Police say Jan. 6 pardons carry future risk for law enforcement
In the wake of President Trump’s pardons for the Jan. 6 rioters, police question the long-term effect on police and public safety.
How Trump decided to kick off his second term with blanket Jan. 6 pardon
Some recipients of pardons related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol are exploring lawsuits alleging civil rights violations.
Former central Illinois man among Jan. 6 rioters who were pardoned by Donald Trump
Crowl, 54, was convicted in July 2023 of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and aiding and abetting civil disorder for his role during the insurrection in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 that delayed certification of the Electoral College count confirming then-former-Vice-President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election for several hours.
Exclusive: January 6 rioter freed after Trump’s pardon — but authorities say he should still be in jail
High-profile January 6 rioter Guy Reffitt showed up in Washington, DC, on Wednesday to celebrate with his wife and supporters who’d been hoping for his release from federal detention for months.
The GOP Rivalry That Could Spell Big Trouble for Trump
With Donald Trump's agenda at stake, the top Republican leaders are divided on fundamental questions of strategy.
Released Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes goes to Capitol campus to meet with GOP lawmakers
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers who was convicted of seditious conspiracy in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021, ...
Republican leaders’ challenges on Capitol Hill get worse with latest resignation
The House GOP majority was already tiny. As a Florida Republican resigns to join Team Trump, the party's troubles just got a ...
Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the ...
GOP plows ahead with Hegseth hearing as Democrats fume
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats are fuming as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the ...
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NBC News Sets Changes To White House And Capitol Hill Teams With Trump Administration, GOP Control Of Congress
NBC News is making a series of changes to its White House and Capitol Hill teams, as is typical with a new administration and shift in control in Congress. Garrett Haake, who has covered Capitol ...
Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back ...
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South Carolina GOP Congresswoman Nancy Mace latest House member to openly consider governor bid
Nearly 20 Capitol Hill lawmakers are already considering leaving Capitol Hill to run in a statewide race, only a few weeks into the 119th Congress.
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119th Congress brings new growth in racial, ethnic diversity to Capitol Hill
Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.