Capitol police officers rebuke GOP leaders

In a scathing letter, a group of U.S. Capitol Police officers criticized some Republican members of Congress for opposing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Boston Globe Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus the new anti-abortion law that was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

• May 19, 2021
• 16:13

FBI: Capitol rioters hit cops with metal knuckles, baton

The FBI released new body camera video and said it was seeking the public's help to identify the assailants.

• May 19, 2021

440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain

Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.

• May 7, 2021

Shooting survivors speak out

Rep. Chuck Fleishmann of Tennessee and Rep. Mike Bishop of Michigan were on at the Republican baseball practice at the time of the shooting Wednesday morning. They described the bravery of two Capitol Police officers who returned fire.

• Jun 14, 2017
• 2:38

New York man found guilty of threats to "slaughter" lawmakers

Brendan Hunt, 37, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 22, and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.

• Apr 29, 2021

Capitol Police officer's cause of death released

A medical examiner on Monday declared Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes following a confrontation with rioters on January 6. It comes as the federal investigation into the attempted insurrection enters a new phase after the first guilty plea was entered Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" co-host Caitlin Huey-Burns with the details.

• Apr 19, 2021
• 7:01

No charges for officer who fatally shot woman during Capitol riot

An investigation determined that the officer could reasonably believe it was necessary to shoot Babbitt out of self-defense or in defense of those evacuating the House Chamber.

• Apr 15, 2021

Docs show lead up to Capitol riot response

The internal watchdog for the U.S. Capitol police will appear in a highly-anticipated congressional hearing Thursday. Meanwhile, an internal Defense Department timeline obtained by CBS News reveals new details about the lead-up to the January 6 riot. Catherine Herridge reports.

• Apr 15, 2021
• 3:40

Capitol officer killed in car attack lies in honor

President Biden, Vice President Harris and other lawmakers paid their respects to Capitol Police officer Billy Evans, who was killed in a car attack. Nikole Killion reports.

• Apr 13, 2021
• 1:20

Capitol Police watchdog to call for overhaul of intel collection

The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that it "welcomes" the review and recommendation.

• Apr 14, 2021

Suspect seen buying knife before Capitol ramming attack

Chilling new footage shows the man who killed a Capitol Police officer last week buying a $300 knife shortly before the incident outside the Capitol.

• Apr 6, 2021
• 0:27

Biden touts March jobs report 

President Biden shared an optimistic message for Americans hit hard by the pandemic while discussing the March jobs report Friday. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss. 

• Apr 2, 2021
• 6:29

Security concerns for Capitol

Security concerns were reignited at the U.S. Capitol after Friday's attack left an officer dead. CBS News Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge told CBSN what we know so far. 

• Apr 3, 2021
• 10:45

Police officer and suspect dead after latest Capitol attack

An officer was killed after a man rammed into a police barricade on Capitol Hill. The suspect was shot and killed after later charging at officers with a knife, police said. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 7:46

Inspector general's report on Capitol riot

A new watchdog report obtained by CBS News includes a scathing rebuke of the U.S. Capitol Police's preparations for handling the unrest on January 6. It says police officials failed to act on intelligence prior to the attack and cite multiple "deficencies" in planning. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 6:39

Capitol Police IG report criticizes January 6 planning

The report, dated March 1, cites multiple "deficiencies," highlighting the department's lack of planning and its failure to disseminate intelligence that suggested protesters "may be inclined to become violent."

• Apr 1, 2021

Inspector general slams U.S. Capitol Police

The U.S. Capitol Police inspector general slams the department for failing to properly prepare for the January 6 riot, in a report obtained exclusively by CBS News. Reporter Cassidy McDonald read through the whole report and breaks it all down on CBSN.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 5:15

Wife of Capitol officer who died by suicide calls for reforms

"Recognition of the cause of his death, much like the critical examination of the riot itself, will remain central to how we make right those tragedies and help avoid their repetition," she wrote.

• Mar 18, 2021

2 arrested for assault on Capitol officer

Two men have been arrested for assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died a day after the January 6 riot. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has the details.

• Mar 15, 2021
• 1:01

Senate takes up COVID-19 relief package

The Senate adjourned around 2 a.m. Eastern on Friday after a nearly 11-hour reading of the entire 628-page COVID-19 economic relief package bill, but will push forward with President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion proposal later in the day. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest on the legislation as the clock ticks down on the most recent extension on unemployment benefits.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 5:21

Capitol Police warns of "possible plot to breach the Capitol"

Some conspiracy theorists believe former President Donald Trump will retake power on March 4, which marked Inauguration Day for presidents prior to 1933.

• Mar 3, 2021

FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death

The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.

• Feb 26, 2021

Expert on trauma suffered by Capitol police

Lawmakers are pushing for mental health resources to support police officers who came under attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6. John Violanti, professor of environmental health and epidemiology research at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, joins CBSN to share his insights as a law enforcement veteran and expert on police stress.

• Feb 24, 2021
• 6:04

FBI says it's identified over 500 suspects in Capitol riot investigation

The former chief of the U.S. Capitol Police Department is set to testify before a Senate committee on Tuesday about the events that unfolded on January 6. It comes as the FBI said it has identified over 500 suspects in the federal investigation into the deadly riot, and made more than 200 arrests. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with new details about the planning that went into the attack and the results of a lab report on pipe bombs that were placed around the Capitol.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 7:30

6 Capitol Police officers suspended, 35 under investigation after riot

"Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has directed that any member of her department whose behavior is not in keeping with the Department's Rules of Conduct will face appropriate discipline," a spokesperson for the Capitol Police said.

• Feb 19, 2021

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