House GOP Initiates New Investigation into Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Seeking to shift blame from Trump, the probe revisits key testimonies and alleges previous committee misconduct.
- House Republicans launch a re-investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, aiming to redirect blame away from Donald Trump.
- The investigation includes revisiting testimony from White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and allegations of misconduct by the previous Jan. 6 committee.
- Initial findings report accuses the previous committee of deleting records and promoting a political narrative.
- U.S. Capitol Police acknowledge failures during the Capitol siege, while Democrats criticize the probe's premise.
- The investigation's progress comes as Trump faces federal charges related to Jan. 6 and as he campaigns for a return to the White House.