DC police officer recovering after being dragged down Capitol stairs amid chaos

A D.C. police officer is recovering after he was attacked and dragged down a set of stairs as a riot erupted on Capitol Hill last week in the District.

'Extremely complicated:' A look at social media and free speech in light of Capitol chaos

The fallout from last week's chaos at the Capitol continues to play out in all different types of angles, including the role of social media. Some say the social media bans are a violation of free speech, but it's more complicated than that.

Seattle interim police chief speaks after calling on investigation of two officers seen at U.S. Capitol riots

Seattle Police Department’s interim chief spoke publicly for the first time on Monday after learning at least two officers were in Washington D.C. when a deadly siege occurred at the U.S. Capitol.

US Capitol police officer dies of injuries sustained during pro-Trump riots, officials say

One day after supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol building as Congress worked to count the Electoral College votes to certify president-elect Joe Biden's win, a Capitol police officer passed away due to injuries he sustained while on-duty during the riots.

Seattle man charged with assaulting officer in Capitol riot

A 51-year-old Seattle man has been charged with assaulting a federal police officer when a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.

State beefs up security in Olympia for the start of the 2021 legislative session

A day before state lawmakers convene for the 2021 legislative session, Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the National Guard were called in for watch at the Washington State Capitol Building.

Trump rails against Twitter from @POTUS handle after platform permanently suspends his account

After having his personal Twitter account permanently suspended Friday, President Donald Trump tweeted from the official government @POTUS account four times, ranting against the social media company before the tweets were removed by Twitter.

Biden says people responsible for Capitol officer’s death will be held accountable

President-elect Joe Biden expressed his “deep sympathy” to the family of the U.S. Capitol Police officer who died in the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol and vowed those responsible will be brought to justice.

Scotland's justice minister wants to bar Trump from coming to UK after he 'incited a violent mob'

Scotland's Justice Minister Humza Yousaf is calling on officials to deny President Trump's entry into the U.K. following the riots in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, blaming him directly for inciting a "violent mob" at the nation's Capitol.

Capitol Police rejected federal help to quell pro-Trump mob

Three days before supporters of President Donald Trump rioted at the Capitol, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower.