U.S. Capitol riot
Coverage of U.S. Capitol riot in the Nexus archive.
- Trump seeks to continue BBC defamation suit
Trump's attorneys requested a federal judge not to dismiss his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC after missing court deadlines. The BBC argued the lawsuit should be dismissed, claiming Trump's reputation was not harmed as he won the 2024 election. Trump's lawyers attributed the delay to compliance with court procedures and a protective order.
- Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon
Elias Irizarry, who was convicted of trespassing during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, is employed at the Pentagon's policy office under the Trump administration. A Pentagon official praised Irizarry as a 'qualified, patriotic young professional,' while Senator Mark Warner criticized the appointment.
- Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future
Republican senators are demanding more information from the administration about the future of a $1.776 billion settlement fund tied to a lawsuit involving President Donald Trump. The Justice Department has paused the fund following a court order, while Trump considers whether to proceed with it, complicating efforts to pass immigration funding legislation.