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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seen at the Capitol on Feb. 11, has called for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Nancy Pelosi Announces Plans For 9/11-Style Commission To Study Capitol Attack

The House speaker calls for establishing an independent panel to investigate "the facts and causes" related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. And she says more money is needed to boost security.

Rioters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6. Among those charged in connection with the insurrection are members of the paramilitary group the Oath Keepers.

Prosecutors: Oath Keepers' Founder Was In Direct Contact With Capitol Rioters

In a new filing, federal prosecutors allege that Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was in direct contact before and on Jan. 6 with individuals who stormed the Capitol.

Moderna is testing its COVID-19 vaccine in young children; its vaccine is currently authorized for people ages 18 and up. Here, third-grade children attend school this month in Berlin, as classes were allowed to meet in person at 50% capacity.

Moderna Gives 1st Vaccine Shots To Young Kids As Part Of COVID-19 Study

Researchers hope to learn about the effectiveness of the vaccine for kids ages 6 months to less than 12 years old. Moderna plans to enroll roughly 6,750 children in eight U.S. states and Canada.

Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Capitol Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Rioter Ashli Babbitt Will Not Be Disciplined

The Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6 has been cleared of wrongdoing, the department announced on Monday.

A new spending deal includes $300 million to upgrade windows and doors at the U.S. Capitol, and to install new cameras.

Senators Strike Bipartisan Funding Deal For Capitol Security And Afghan Refugees

The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.

Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro listens as former President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House, on Aug. 14, 2020.

Former Trump aide Navarro indicted, but Justice Dept. won't charge Meadows or Scavino

A federal grand jury has indicted Peter Navarro on two counts of contempt of Congress. He failed to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee. Two other Trump aides won't face the same charges.

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