Capitol Police arrest man with fake badge and ammo

A retired New York City police officer was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol after authorities said he presented a fake badge and had ammunition and a BB gun in his vehicle. Nikole Killion reports.

• Jun 3, 2022
• 01:19

Rabid fox euthanized after allegedly biting 9 people on Capitol Hill

A congressman and a reporter are among those who said they were bitten while walking on Capitol grounds.

• Apr 6, 2022

Police capture fox after congressman was attacked near U.S. Capitol

"For your safety, please do not approach any foxes," police warned.

• Apr 5, 2022

Kushner testifies before Jan. 6 committee

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner testified Thursday before the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, and then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the significance of his testimony and other developments.

• Mar 31, 2022
• 07:01

Capitol Police official behind key intelligence report speaks out

In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Julie Farnam, the acting intelligence director for the Capitol Police, said her team doesn't bear any responsibility for the insurrection, pointing to an intelligence report she gave to department leadership on January 3.

• Jan 5, 2022
• 06:11

Report finds officers were "hesitant" to use force on Jan. 6

More than half of the officers surveyed said that guidance and intelligence shared before and during the attack was "not at all clear" or "not provided."

• Mar 7, 2022

"I hope your family dies": Lawmakers worry for their safety as violent threats surge

Capitol Police is "stretched" trying to keep lawmakers safe, an official said.

• Jan 6, 2022

Capitol Police officer on impact of January 6

For some of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol building one year ago, it still feels like yesterday. More than 150 officers from various departments were injured during the riot, and while many have recovered from their physical wounds, the psychological scars remain. U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins CBSN to discuss his experience.

• Jan 5, 2022
• 14:06

Unresolved questions a year after January 6 riot

One year after a mob of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn the 2020 election, officers are calling for accountability and recounting their trauma. Another three officers are suing former President Donald Trump related to the insurrection. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "CBSN AM" to discuss her interview with a veteran Capitol Police officer who was there and more.

• Jan 5, 2022
• 09:11

Capitol Police official says she warned of potential violence before riot

"We knew there were going to be thousands of protesters. And we knew there were gonna be extremists there," the official said.

• Jan 5, 2022

Capitol officer a year later: "Every day for me has been a January 6"

As rioters scaled scaffolding set up for President Biden's inauguration, Sergeant Aquilino Gonell was beaten and his spirit nearly broken.

• Jan 5, 2022

Insurrection prompts change for Capitol Police

The Capitol Police force is still recovering a year after a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the challenges the agency faces.

• Jan 4, 2022
• 02:40

Capitol Police chief warns threat level is "much higher" than a year ago

Tom Manger said the department has addressed areas such as planning for big demonstrations, intelligence gathering and making sure officers have the training and equipment they need.

• Jan 4, 2022

Americans fear violence threatens democracy

On Thursday, the nation will mark one year since the insurrection at the Capitol. Federal authorities say in that time, lawmakers, as well as the building itself, are facing more threats now than last January. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss how Americans feel one year later.

• Jan 3, 2022
• 07:20

USCP inspector general report: Most recommendations post-January 6 not implemented

Inspector General said Capitol Police still needs to follow through on 74 of the 104 recommendations made in the year since the insurrection

• Dec 14, 2021

Lawmakers prepare for Build Back Better vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's expecting the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office to release its report on the estimated cost of President Biden's Build Back Better social and climate spending package before it heads to a vote. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with the latest on that and other Washington headlines.

• Nov 18, 2021
• 07:32

Capitol officer charged with obstructing probe

A Capitol Police officer has been arrested and charged with obstructing the investigation into the January 6 riot. Michael Riley is accused of tipping off a protester, allegedly telling them to remove photos and videos from social media.

• Oct 15, 2021
• 00:26

Capitol Police officer charged with obstruction in January 6 Capitol riot

Michael Angelo Riley is the first out of over 600 people charged in the attacks who is a Capitol Police officer.

• Oct 15, 2021

Support dog provides comfort to Capitol Police

A black lab named Lila is comforting Capitol Police officers after the January 6 riot. Kris Van Cleave shares how.

• Oct 13, 2021
• 01:26

Capitol police officer on healing after January 6

Eight months after the deadly January 6 insurrection, some U.S. Capitol police officers who worked to defend the building are still trying to heal from the trauma of that day. Many officers who were there say they were both physically and verbally assaulted by mob that stormed the building and professed their support for former President Trump. More than 100 officers were injured. Officer Harry Dunn, who was at the Capitol on January 6 and testified before about that day before a House select committee, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss his healing process.

• Sep 21, 2021
• 08:54

Authorities on alert ahead of "Justice for J6"

Law enforcement in Washington, D.C. is on high alert ahead of the far-right rally planned in support of rioters who were at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. About 700 people are expected to attend. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Sep 17, 2021
• 06:52

"Justice for J6" rally held in D.C.

Demonstrators held small, mostly peaceful rallies in the nation's capital on Saturday in a show of support for the people charged for their role in the U.S. Capitol riots. Jeff Pegues has more.

• Sep 18, 2021
• 02:34

How law enforcement prepared for Capitol rally

U.S. Capitol Police estimate around 400-450 people were inside the protest area during the "Justice for J6" rally on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN from outside the U.S. Capitol building with how law enforcement worked to maintain peace.

• Sep 18, 2021
• 05:31

Officers brace for possible violence at Capitol rally

Law enforcement in the Washington, D.C., area is on high alert ahead of Saturday’s rally in support of those charged in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Jeff Pegues has the details.

• Sep 17, 2021
• 02:02

101 arrested in Kavanaugh protests

Capitol Police say they arrested 101 demonstrators on Friday and dozens were taken into custody in the Senate office buildings.Sixteen men were arrested when they blocked the street outside the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, protestors gathered outside the Portland, Maine, offices of Sen. Susan Collins.

• Oct 6, 2018
• 00:24

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