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One year later, Ohio arrests tied to Jan. 6 remain mostly unresolved
By: Matt Richmond | ideastream
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CLEVELAND (ideastream) — One year after the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, 35 people allegedly involved in the riot have been arrested in Ohio so far. A total of more than 700 people have been charged for their role in the violent protest and breaching of building while Congress was certifying the results… Read More

A year after the Capitol riot, work remains to prevent another attack
By: Claudia Grisales | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) –– The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol led to a transformation of security for the citadel of democracy and members of Congress. One year later, a new team of Capitol security leaders is in place, and a series of congressional committees is still investigating what went wrong that day. But… Read More

A timeline of how the Jan. 6 attack unfolded — including who said what and when
By: Kat Lonsdorf | Courtney Dorning | Amy Isakson | Mary Louise Kelly | Ailsa Chang | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — January 6, 2021 was a Wednesday. A joint session of Congress was set to convene in the U.S. Capitol to certify Joe Biden’s electoral vote win. Meanwhile, thousands of Trump supporters gathered near the White House to hear him speak at noon ET. Tensions were high on Capitol Hill. Protesters swarmed… Read More