US Capitol Coverage

Durham-based political commentator arrested for role in Jan. 6 attack

Steve Baker is a conservative political commentator who wrote under the moniker "The Pragmatic Constitutionalist" in his trip to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Durham man arrested for role in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

On Friday, a Durham-based journalist was arrested for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL reporter

NC man found guilty of felony charges from Jan. 6 US Capitol breach

Christopher Spencer will receive his sentencing at a later date.

WRAL Staff

Bipartisan group of senators unveils bill for border security, aid to Ukraine and Israel

A bipartisan group of Senators are working on legislation that would address the migrant crisis at the Southern Border and provide foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. But the bill faces as uncertain future on Capitol Hill.

Gingerbread house made in shape of U.S. Capitol on display

A gingerbread house in the shape of the U.S. Capitol is on display in Washington D.C. inside the Cannon House Office Building.

NC couple arrested in connection to Jan. 6 insurrection

A couple from North Carolina has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

WRAL staff

US Senate dress code gets casual overhaul

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber. For decades, the chamber has dictated that members wear business attire.

Former High Point police officer sentenced for role in the January 6 riots

In March 2023, a federal jury convicted Steele, a former High Point police officer, and four other co-defendants of conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, a felony.

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NC man accused of stealing police shield in Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

A Rutherford County man referred to on social media as "#ShieldGrampy" is charged with assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson of NC seen restraining GOP colleague on House floor

North Carolina U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson stopped an argument between Republican colleagues from escalating after a tense vote on the U.S. House floor late Friday.

Jan 6 comittee: Decision on referral charges expected to be announced Monday

The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will make its final public presentation Monday about the unprecedented effort by Donald Trump to overturn the results of the presidential election he lost in 2020.

NC Christmas tree begins journey to US Capitol

A Christmas Tree from North Carolina on Wednesday will begin its journey to the U.S. Capitol.

Christmas tree from NC begins journey to the US Capitol

A Christmas Tree from North Carolina on Wednesday will begin its journey to the U.S. Capitol.

US Rep. Liz Cheney on Jan.6 US capitol riot: Candidates who deny legitimacy of 2020 election should not get voter support

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, discusses the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol and says candidates who deny the legitimacy of the 2020 election should not get voter support.

20-year-old Cary man at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to assaulting officers

Aiden Henry Bilyard plead guilty to one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers using a deadly and dangerous weapon.

Nickel plays offense in NC's lone congressional toss-up, moderates messaging

Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel is running in North Carolina's most competitive congressional race. He's banking on a centrist platform to separate himself from Republican political newcomer Bo Hines.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to come from North Carolina forests

The 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will bring a North Carolina flavor while on display to tourists and onlookers enjoying the holiday season.

Man with Chapel Hill connection pleads guilty to role in assault on Capitol officer in Jan. 6 attack

A former Chapel Hill business owner pleaded guilty on Thursday in connection with the Jan. 6 attack that led to the death of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick.

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NC man who allegedly threatened to detonate bomb near US Capitol to be released from jail

Floyd Ray Roseberry, who allegedly threatened to detonate a bomb near the US Capitol almost one year ago, will be released from jail after a judge determined Thursday that he was suffering side effects from improper medication at the time of the incident.

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN

Fort Bragg soldier gets 44-month sentence for role in Jan. 6 insurrection

A Fort Bragg soldier was sentenced last week to 44 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Jan. 6 committee hearing examines role of far-right extremists in Capitol attack

A House committee is set to examine the role of violent far-right extremists in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Production team with 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' arrested in House building

Members of a production team for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested by US Capitol Police in a congressional office building Thursday night and charged with unlawful entry.

By Oliver Darcy and Adrienne Winston, CNN

Fact check: Carlson says no January 6 attacker was carrying a firearm

As the first House hearing dedicated to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol aired, Fox News host Tucker Carlson said, "Not a single person in the crowd on January 6 was found to be carrying a firearm. Not one." PolitiFact checks his claim.

Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact reporter

NC man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, planned to attack again at inauguration, documents show

David Joseph Gietzen is accused of assaulting a Capitol police officer and entering the Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021, according to documents from the FBI and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Golden Knights demo behind US Capitol's brief evacuation

The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed "a probable threat" -- but the plane was actually carrying members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, who then parachuted into Nationals Park for a pregame demonstration.