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

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected
Mar 12
  • House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' faces blurred
  • How the Supreme Court stepping into Trump immunity fray could affect a Jan. 6 trial
    • Leah Millis/Reuters, FILE
    Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
    Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
    Some Jan. 6 rioters received improper sentence enhancements, appeals court rules
    Mar 01
  • Trump asks Supreme Court to pause ruling that he doesn't have immunity in Jan. 6 case
  • Judge in Jan. 6 case rejects Trump's effort to have special counsel held in contempt
    • Julio Cortez/AP, FILE

    Latest January 6 video

    Latest January 6 video

    March 11

    Trump driver contradicts Cassidy Hutchinson about Jan. 6 altercation, GOP report says

    Hutchinson's attorney has defended her account, however.
    March 11
    Cassidy Hutchinson, a top former aide to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testifies during the sixth hearing by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building on June 28, 2022 in Washington, DC.
    March 18

    Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

    The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a former New Mexico county commissioner banished from public office for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
    March 18
    FILE - Couy Griffin, a former Otero County commissioner and cofounder of Cowboys for Trump, speaks during a gun rights rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sept. 12, 2023. The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a former New Mexico county commissioner banished from public office for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. The court’s order Monday means former Otero County commissioner Couy Griffin remains disqualified from public office under a constitutional provision designed to prevent ex-Confederates from serving in government after the Civil War. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File)
    March 12

    Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected

    The Biden campaign criticized that pledge.
    March 12
    An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
    March 10

    Voters have ‘moved beyond’ Jan. 6: Rep. Nancy Mace

    George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on “This Week.” Read more <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nancy-mace-defends-support-trump-after-found-liable/story?id=107964612" target="_blank">here</a>.
    March 10
    VIDEO: Voters have ‘moved beyond’ Jan. 6: Rep. Nancy Mace
    March 01

    House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' faces blurred

    Mike Johnson reversed himself after saying they could be "retaliated against."
    March 01
    Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.
    March 01

    Some Jan. 6 rioters received improper sentence enhancements, appeals court rules

    The challenge was brought in the case of convicted rioter Larry Brock.
    March 01
    Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
    February 11

    Georgia's GOP governor says Trump shouldn't get immunity: 'No one is above the law'

    He also criticized Biden on immigration and said the border needs to be secured.
    February 11
    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State speech, Jan. 11, 2024, in Atlanta.
    February 06

    Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges

    The officer was seen on security camera footage breaching the Capitol.
    February 06
    In this photo released by U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey, Kevin Alstrup is shown.
    January 26

    Judge 'shocked' by efforts to 'rewrite history' of Jan. 6 attack

    The "rhetoric could presage further danger to our country," the judge wrote.
    January 26
    Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
    January 25

    Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena

    The former Trump aide was convicted in September on one count of contempt of Congress over his refusal to appear for a deposition in front of the committee.
    January 25
    VIDEO: Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
    January 25

    Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro gets 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena

    Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon received the same sentence in 2022.
    January 25
    In this Sept. 7, 2023 file photo, Peter Navarro, an advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks to reporters as he arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington.
    January 23

    Former Capitol Police officer discusses congressional run, state of democracy

    "I thought, what better way to continue my mission of public service."
    January 23
    Harry Dunn speaks with ABC News Live.
    January 16

    Former Capitol Police officer runs for office after Jan. 6 attack

    After facing physical and verbal attacks during the Jan 6. Capitol attack, former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn is running for Congress and he tells us why.
    January 16
    VIDEO: Former Capitol Police officer runs for office after Jan. 6 attack
    January 12

    Former Capitol police officer runs for Congress

    A Capitol police officer who became known for his emotional congressional testimony about the Jan. 6 insurrection is running for office. Harry Dunn joins "GMA3" to discuss his congressional run.
    January 12
    VIDEO: Former Capitol police officer runs for Congress
    January 09

    Former Oath Keeper admits 'the election was not stolen' during Jan. 6 sentencing

    Ray Epps will have to complete 100 hours of community service.
    January 09
    Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, gestures to a line of law enforcement officers, as people gather on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
    January 08

    Trump says he'll attend immunity hearing Tuesday in his Jan. 6 case

    The hearing comes two days before he's expected to attend his civil fraud trial.
    January 08
    Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, Jan. 6, 2024, in Clinton, Iowa.
    January 08

    Insider calls Trump’s demeanor on Jan. 6 ‘very unsettling’

    Aides allegedly told special counsel Jack Smith's team that former President Donald Trump was "not interested" in doing more to stop the riot in 2021.
    January 08
    VIDEO: Insider calls Trump’s demeanor on Jan. 6 ‘very unsettling’
    January 07

    Special counsel probe uncovers new details about Trump's inaction on Jan. 6: Sources

    Aides allegedly said Trump was "not interested" in doing more to stop the riot.
    January 07
    In a video message posted to Twitter on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, President Donald Trump addresses supporters participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
    January 05

    Biden marks Jan. 6 anniversary by calling Trump a threat to democracy and freedom

    He held his first campaign event of 2024 near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
    January 05
    President Joe Biden speaks at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, on January 5, 2024.
    January 07

    New reporting reveals details about Trump’s alleged behavior on Jan. 6

    ABC News’ Jon Karl reveals new reporting from witnesses of the Jan. 6 attack on “This Week.”
    January 07
    VIDEO: New reporting reveals details about Trump’s alleged behavior on Jan. 6