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January 6 Attack Investigations

Investigations into the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, including internal investigations and litigation.

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Jan 24, 2026
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Which law enforcement officers who responded to Jan. 6 have been officially ruled line‑of‑duty deaths, and by which bodies?

Two responding officers have been formally ruled to have died “in the ” by federal or District authorities: Metropolitan Police Officer , whose death was first ruled a line‑of‑duty death by the and la...

Jan 12, 2026

How did Congress and the media react to the officer’s identity and conduct after the January 6, 2021 attack?

Congressional reaction to the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 was multifaceted: lawmakers held hearings, awarded honors and pressed for reforms while simultaneously fighting over respon...