Latest "Capitol Riot" stories

Members of the Oath Keepers extremist group stand on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Army vet, Oath Keepers leader gets 18 years for plotting Jan. 6 attack

Lengthy jail sentences show judges will hold those responsible for deadly violence of Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

By Allison P. Erickson and Nikki Wentling

6 days ago

Rand survey finds level of extremism among veterans same as public

The survey asked about white supremacy, black nationalism, the Proud Boys, and Antifa, as well as the QAnon and Great Replacement conspiracy theories.

By Nikki Wentling and Leo Shane III

9 days ago

Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Capitol attack

The Air Force Academy graduate flew combat missions in Afghanistan. He remained on active duty until 1998 and retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2014.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

2 months ago

3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The men spent about 52 minutes inside the Capitol, authorities say.

4 months ago

Veterans urge top House Republicans to condemn political violence

Veterans, law enforcement officers, and others signed a letter calling on top Republicans in the U.S. House to publicly condemn political violence.

5 months ago

Retired officer guilty for entering Senate in military gear on Jan. 6

A Texas Air Force veteran was convicted in federal court this week for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

6 months ago