Congressional Response to Jan. 6 Attack Figures on Capitol Hill

Members of Congress express frustration and fear over recent appearances on Capitol Hill by individuals associated with the Jan. 6 attack, following a clemency order from President Donald Trump. Lawmakers are concerned about the presence of these figures and advocate for measures to prevent them from causing disruption.

Threats Against Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Post-Jan. 6 Attack

Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone is filing for protective orders against Jan. 6 attackers due to threats made against law enforcement officials and prosecutors. Threats have increased against FBI agents and prosecutors involved in investigating the U.S. Capitol attack, with some defendants emboldened by Trump's pardons. Morale among prosecutors and investigators is low, as they fear violent retaliation. FBI employees have had their personal information posted on 'dark web' sites. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, pardoned by Trump, has called for retribution against FBI agents and prosecutors. Conservative activist Ed Martin, interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., has shown support for Jan. 6 defendants and suggested violence against police may have been justified.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and the upside-down flag controversy

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito facing criticism for an upside-down flag outside his home after the Jan. 6 attack, leading to demands for recusal in related cases and censure.

Federal Appeals Court Orders New Sentence for Capitol Rioter

A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wearing combat gear. The court upheld Larry Brock's conviction but said a judge wrongly applied an enhancement that increased his prison sentence. The ruling could impact other Jan. 6 defendants' cases.