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

Former President Donald Trump reacts to a supporter during a rally, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Former President Donald Trump reacts to a supporter during a rally, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents
Nov 04
  • How the Jan. 6 hearings changed public opinion ahead of the midterms
  • Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats
    • The Associated Press
    Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington, June 25, 2017.
    Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington, June 25, 2017.
    Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes testifies in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial
    Nov 04
  • Witness: Oath Keepers head tried to reach Trump after Jan. 6
  • Former officer guilty of covering up efforts to help Jan. 6 rioter avoid prosecution
    • Susan Walsh/AP, FILE

    Latest January 6 video

    Latest January 6 video

    Homegrown: Standoff to Rebellion.
    Homegrown: Standoff to Rebellion.
    Homegrown: Standoff to Rebellion
    Jan 05
  • 24 Hours: Assault on the Capitol
    • ABC News
    November 04

    Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents

    The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month
    November 04
    Former President Donald Trump reacts to a supporter during a rally, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
    November 04

    Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes testifies in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial

    Rhodes is charged with four others in the U.S. Capitol attack.
    November 04
    Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington, June 25, 2017.
    November 02

    Witness: Oath Keepers head tried to reach Trump after Jan. 6

    A witness in the trial of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has testified that Rhodes tried to get a message to then-President Donald Trump days after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection
    November 02
    FILE - Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington, on June 25, 2017. A witness testified Wednesday that Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes tried to get a message to then-President Donald Trump days after the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection through an intermediary. He wanted to urge Republican to fight to stay in power and “save the republic." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
    November 01

    Jan. 6 committee 'in discussions' with Trump legal team about testifying, Cheney says

    Trump faces his first subpoena deadline this week.
    November 01
    Vice Chair Liz Cheney speaks as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, holds a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 13, 2022.
    October 31

    Officer disputes claims that Oath Keepers were protecting him during Jan. 6 attack

    Harry Dunn testified Monday in the Oath Keepers' seditious conspiracy trial.
    October 31
    Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn watches a video played during a public hearing of the House Select Committee to investigate the January 6 Attack on the Capitol, on Capitol Hill, Oct. 13, 2022.
    October 28

    Former officer guilty of covering up efforts to help Jan. 6 rioter avoid prosecution

    Michael Riley was found guilty on one count of obstruction of justice.
    October 28
    Tear gas is fired at supporters of President Trump who stormed the United States Capitol building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
    October 27

    Former MPD police officer confronts Jan. 6 Capitol attacker at sentencing

    Michael Fanone blamed him for his career loss, 18 months of suffering.
    October 27
    Former Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone listens during a hearing of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2022.
    October 27

    Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to over 7 years in prison

    A federal judge sentenced Albuquerque Head to seven-and-a-half years in prison for dragging a police officer during the Jan. 6 riots.
    October 27
    VIDEO: Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to over 7 years in prison
    October 27

    How the Jan. 6 hearings changed public opinion ahead of the midterms

    Just 9% of Americans said they watched the hearings "very closely."
    October 27
    The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing, Oct. 13, 2022, in Washington.
    October 26

    Arizona GOP leader wins temporary halt to record turnover

    Supreme Court justice Elena Kagan is temporarily blocking the turnover of phone records belonging to the leader of the Arizona Republican Party to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
    October 26
    FILE - Kelli Ward, chair of the Arizona Republican Party, holds a news conference in Phoenix, Nov. 18, 2020. Ward refused to answer questions during a deposition of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, an attorney for the panel revealed Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, during a court hearing in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
    October 24

    Man who stormed Capitol with dad gets 2 years in prison

    A Delaware man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with his Confederate flag-toting father has been sentenced to two years behind bars
    October 24
    FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. A new poll shows that many Americans remain pessimistic about the state of their democracy and the way elected officials are chosen. The results of the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey come nearly two years after a divisive presidential election spurred false claims of widespread fraud and a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
    October 23

    Jan. 6 committee won't let Trump's testimony become 'a circus,' Cheney says

    The former president was subpoenaed last week; he hasn't said if he will comply.
    October 23
    Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Minden, Nev., Oct. 8, 2022.
    October 23

    Cheney: 1/6 panel won't let Trump turn testimony into circus

    The Jan. 6 panel won't consider letting Donald Trump testify live on television.
    October 23
    FILE - Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, holds a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
    October 22

    Jan. 6 committee subpoenas former President Donald Trump

    This comes after Trump’s former associate Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress.
    October 22
    VIDEO: Jan. 6 committee subpoenas former President Donald Trump
    October 21

    Trump issued Jan. 6 subpoena, 'orchestrated' effort to overturn 2020 election

    It calls on him to appear for a deposition under oath beginning on Nov. 14.
    October 21
    Former President Donald Trump is shown on a screen as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 13, 2022.
    October 21

    Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump

    The Jan. 6 panel issued a subpoena to former President Trump, calling for the submission of documents and a testimony under oath.
    October 21
    VIDEO: Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump
    October 21

    Jan. 6 committee officially subpoenas former President Donald Trump

    ABC News’ Alex Mallin and attorney Jeff Robbins react after the House select committee officially subpoenas former President Donald Trump.
    October 21
    VIDEO: Jan 6 Committee issues subpoena to Donald Trump
    October 19

    Jan. 6 committee has yet to find a Trump lawyer who'll accept service of subpoena

    The panel voted to subpoena the former president last week.
    October 19
    Former President Donald Trump pauses while speaking at a rally at the Minden Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nev., on Oct. 8, 2022.
    October 19

    Former Oath Keeper was prepared to fight and 'die' for Trump on Jan. 6, he says

    "Our country was slipping out of our fingers," Jason Dolan testified.
    October 19
    Demonstrators attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
    October 19

    Ex-UCLA student linked to extremists gets Jan. 6 prison term

    A former UCLA student who stormed the U.S. Capitol while waving a flag promoting a far-right extremist movement has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for his role in a mob’s attack on the building
    October 19
    This image from security video of Christian Secor, seen in a hallway in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was contained in the Justice Department affidavit and complaint in support of the arrest of Secor. The former UCLA student who stormed the U.S. Capitol while waving a flag promoting a far-right extremist movement has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for his role in a mob's attack on the building. (Department of Justice via AP)