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

Pro-Trump protesters, including Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs, (plaid shirt at bottom center of frame,) gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.
Pro-Trump protesters, including Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs, (plaid shirt at bottom center of frame,) gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.
DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6
Apr 14
  • DOJ reaches agreement over release of list of FBI agents who investigated Jan. 6
  • Trump continues to defend Jan. 6 pardons, suggests Biden should have pardoned himself
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    People loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
    People loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
    Trump's pardons for rioters 'disturbing,' former top Jan. 6 prosecutor says
    Jan 22
  • Heads of Oath Keepers, Proud Boys released from prison after Trump pardons
  • Convicted Jan. 6 rioters speak out against Trump's pardons: 'This is a sad day'
    • Julio Cortez/AP

    Latest January 6 video

    Latest January 6 video

    May 23

    Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants

    The Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot
    May 23
    FILE - Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
    May 20

    2 officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to stop Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund

    The suit came as a former official said he'll seek $2.7 million from the fund.
    May 20
    Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
    May 20

    He defended the Capitol and is now suing to block payments to Jan. 6 rioters

    ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn on his lawsuit to block payments from the administration’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund.
    May 20
    VIDEO: He defended the Capitol and is now suing to block payments to Jan. 6 rioters
    April 15

    DOJ's moves to vacate Jan. 6 convictions 'very significant': Legal analyst

    The request is for those who were previously not covered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping Day 1 clemency grants.
    April 15
    VIDEO: DOJ's moves to vacate Jan. 6 convictions 'very significant': Legal analyst
    April 14

    DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6

    The request is for those not covered by Trump’s Day 1 clemency grants. 
    April 14
    Pro-Trump protesters, including Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs, (plaid shirt at bottom center of frame,) gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.
    April 15

    DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 convictions

    The Justice Department is moving to set aside convictions for members of extremist groups found guilty of their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
    April 15
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    February 09

    DOJ asks judge to toss Jan. 6 contempt case against Steve Bannon

    Bannon served a four-month prison term after being found guilty in 2022.
    February 09
    Steve Bannon speaks at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2025.
    February 06

    Jan. 6 officer Harry Dunn running for House: ‘Tell Donald Trump I’m coming back’

    The Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer is getting crowded.
    February 06
    Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is sworn-in before testifying before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, July 27, 2021, at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
    February 05

    Former Capitol Police Officer launches campaign for Congress

    Harry Dunn, who defended the Capitol from rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, announced his run for Congress in Maryland.
    February 05
    VIDEO: Former Capitol Police Officer launches campaign for Congress
    January 22

    A year later, some Jan. 6 rioters are emboldened by Trump's pardons

    One said he hopes judges and prosecutors who oversaw his case are jailed.
    January 22
    Five years after the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, rioters pardoned by President Donald Trump and their supporters face off with Capitol Police officers on Jan. 6, 2026.
    January 10

    Luigi Mangione appears in pretrial hearing amid potential death penalty

    Luigi Mangione is back in court as his lawyers seek to remove the death penalty as a possible punishment. He is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson.
    January 10
    VIDEO: Luigi Mangione appears in pretrial hearing amid potential death penalty
    January 06

    Trump admin attempts to rewrite Jan. 6 history, accuses police of escalating tensions

    Democrats accused Trump of trying to "whitewash" the violence of the attack.
    January 06
    President Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, January 6, 2026.
    January 06

    White House website calls Capitol rioters "peaceful protesters"

    Exactly five years after the violent Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, pardoned rioters returned to protest.
    January 06
    VIDEO: White House website calls Capitol rioters "peaceful protesters"
    January 06

    Minority Leader Schumer speaks on 5-year anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol attack

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke at a press conference on the Capitol steps on the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
    January 06
    VIDEO: Minority Leader Schumer speaks on 5-year anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol attack
    January 06

    US marks 5 years since Capitol riot

    Ahead of the five-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee released two new reports examining the aftermath of the attack.
    January 06
    VIDEO: US marks 5 years since Capitol riot
    January 06

    2 new reports release ahead of the Jan. 6 anniversary

    ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on new reports released ahead of 5-year anniversary of Jan. 6.
    January 06
    VIDEO: 2 new reports release ahead of the Jan. 6 anniversary
    January 06

    5 years later, Jan. 6 aftermath 'a remarkable turnabout': Legal analyst

    ABC News legal contributor James Sample discusses actions taken by President Donald Trump during the first year of his second term related to the Jan. 6 attacks.
    January 06
    VIDEO: 5 years later, Jan. 6 aftermath 'a remarkable turnabout': Legal analyst
    January 06

    Ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary, report details aftermath after Trump's return to office

    Ahead of the five-year anniversary of Jan. 6, House Democrats are examining the aftermath of the Capitol attack during the first year of President Trump's second term.
    January 06
    Ahead of the five-year anniversary of Jan. 6, House Democrats are examining the aftermath of the Capitol attack during the first year of President Trump's second term.
    January 02

    Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect ordered to remain detained until trial

    A judge ruled there were no conditions he could make to ensure a safe release.
    January 02
    This is a screengrab from a video released by the FBI on Jan. 2, 2024, with new information given in the hunt for the Jan. 6 pipe bomber.
    December 30

    Judge reserves ruling on whether alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber should remain detained

    Brian Cole Jr. allegedly planted two bombs in Washington in 2021, the DOJ says.
    December 30
    Brian Cole Jr. is seen in this undated yearbook photo from the C.D. Hylton High School in 2013.