U.S. Capitol Attack
The timeline of events and investigations around the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021

President Donald Trump speaks at "Save America March" rally in Washington D.C., Jan.6, 2021.
President Donald Trump speaks at "Save America March" rally in Washington D.C., Jan.6, 2021.
DC appeals court rules Trump can be sued for inciting Jan. 6 attack
Dec 01
  • Pence told special counsel harrowing details about 2020 election aftermath: Sources
  • Both sides appeal ruling Trump engaged in Jan. 6 insurrection, can still run in 2024
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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, Fredrico Guillermo Klein, circled in red, is seen in the tunnel of the Lower West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    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, Fredrico Guillermo Klein, circled in red, is seen in the tunnel of the Lower West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Trump State Department appointee sentenced for role in Jan. 6 attack
    Nov 03
  • Special counsel asks for juror protections in Trump's election interference case
  • 'We'll be fine': Top US military officer confident there won't be a Jan. 6 repeat
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    Latest January 6 video

    Latest January 6 video

    December 01

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer sentenced for role in Capitol riot

    Federal prosecutors had recommended 10 months in prison.
    December 01
    In this March 26, 2007, file photo, Klete Keller is shown after finishing second in the Men's 200m Freestyle heats during the XII FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
    December 01

    DC appeals court rules Trump can be sued for inciting Jan. 6 attack

    The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's claims of absolute immunity.
    December 01
    President Donald Trump speaks at "Save America March" rally in Washington D.C., Jan.6, 2021.
    November 28

    Former Vice President Mike Pence tells special counsel about election aftermath

    ABC News senior reporter Katherine Faulders has new details about what former Vice President Pence told investigators about his interactions with former President Trump leading up to Jan. 6.
    November 28
    VIDEO: Former Vice President Mike Pence tells special counsel about election aftermath
    November 28

    Pence told special counsel harrowing details about 2020 election aftermath: Sources

    The former VP is the top official known to have spoken with investigators.
    November 28
    In this Nov. 24, 2020 file photo President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence prepare to speak to the press in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on in Washington, D.C.
    November 28

    Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel about warnings to Trump in 2020 aftermath: Sources

    Mike Pence told special counsel Jack Smith's team that Donald Trump had almost pushed the country into a “constitutional crisis," according to sources familiar with what Pence told investigators.
    November 28
    VIDEO: Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel about warnings to Trump in 2020 aftermath: Sources
    November 21

    Both sides appeal ruling Trump engaged in Jan. 6 insurrection, can still run in 2024

    The former president has so far won multiple 14th Amendment challenges.
    November 21
    Former President Donald Trump gives remarks at the South Texas International airport, on Nov. 19, 2023, in Edinburg, Texas.
    November 13

    Capitol riot suspect who fled police allegedly sprayed chemicals at cops

    Gregory Yetman was the subject of a dayslong manhunt in New Jersey last week.
    November 13
    The FBI distributed this photo which allegedly shows Gregory Yetman at the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
    November 10

    Jan. 6 suspect surrenders to police after widespread manhunt: FBI

    Yetman was wanted for taking part in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
    November 10
    Gregory Yetman is wanted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. The FBI is currently searching for him in New Jersey.
    November 09

    FBI offers $10,000 reward for information over wanted Jan. 6 suspect

    Authorities said they are looking for Gregory Yetman, 47, over his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
    November 09
    VIDEO: FBI offers $10,000 reward for information over wanted Jan. 6 suspect
    November 09

    FBI offering $10,000 reward in search for man wanted in connection with Jan. 6 attack

    A federal arrest warrant has been issued for Gregory Yetman on multiple charges.
    November 09
    Gregory Yetman is wanted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. The FBI is currently searching for him in New Jersey.
    November 09

    Man who used Trump flag to assault officers on Jan. 6 arrested, DOJ says

    The DOJ says he was identified in part by a photo on his social media account.
    November 09
    In this image taken from the Criminal Complaint from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Troy Koen is shown on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
    November 08

    Urgent manhunt underway for Jan. 6 suspect

    Authorities are looking for Gregory Yetman, 47, for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
    November 08
    VIDEO: Urgent manhunt underway for Jan. 6 suspect
    November 08

    FBI search underway for Jan. 6 suspect in New Jersey

    Gregory Yetman is being sought for an unspecified role in the insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, D.C
    November 08
    Gregory Yetman is being sought for an unspecified role in the insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
    November 01

    Does Jan. 6 disqualify Trump from office? Historic 14th Amendment hearing continues

    The former president's lawyer called the argument "anti-democratic."
    November 01
    Winston Pingeon, former officer of the United States Capitol Police, is sworn in to testify during a hearing for a lawsuit to keep former President Donald Trump off the state ballot, in court, Oct. 30, 2023, in Denver.
    November 03

    Trump State Department appointee sentenced for role in Jan. 6 attack

    The State Department appointee was involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
    November 03
    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, Fredrico Guillermo Klein, circled in red, is seen in the tunnel of the Lower West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    May 12

    Trump's Pentagon chief says he was trying to avoid another Kent State on Jan. 6

    He said he wanted to avoid fanning fears of a military coup or martial law.
    May 12
    Then-acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller speaks during a meeting at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Nov. 13, 2020.
    October 31

    Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic texts to feds resists arrest in court

    Vitali GossJankowski was found guilty by a jury earlier this year for assaulting officers during the Capitol attack, including with an electroshock device.
    October 31
    Vitali GossJankowski, a former student at D.C.'s Gallaudet University, was found guilty by a jury earlier this year for assaulting officers during the Capitol attack, including with an electroshock device.
    October 30

    Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic texts to feds resists arrest in court

    A federal judge had ordered Vitali GossJankowski detained until sentencing.
    October 30
    Vitali Gossjankowski in an undated photo.
    October 25

    Mark Meadows granted immunity in federal election case: Sources

    Former President Trump’s final ex-chief of staff granted immunity in special counsel’s election case in exchange for testifying before grand jury, according to sources.
    October 25
    VIDEO: Mark Meadows granted immunity in federal election case: Sources
    October 24

    Meadows granted immunity, tells Smith he warned Trump about 2020 claims: Sources

    Meadows said Trump was "dishonest" on election night, according to sources.
    October 24
    Mark Meadows, White House chief of staff, speaks to members of the media outside of the White House in Washington, Oct. 21, 2020.