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Oath Keepers militia members accused of conspiracy for roles in U.S. Capitol siege Caldwell, Watkins and Crowl are accused of conspiring against the United States and conspiring to prevent the government from discharging its duties, among other offenses. Written By: Sarah N. Lynch / Reuters | 3:42 pm, Jan. 19, 2021 × An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, ...

And with news that at least one off-duty national guardsman has been arrested for storming the capitol and other veterans part of the siege, all of the guardsmen are being vetted for possible insider threats. >> the fbi is part of it, the secret service is part of it and once they are certain that theres no insider threat, then that soldier, guardsman or airman is given a credential. >> reporter: meanwhile, federal law enforcement continues to round up rioters. jon schaffer, an indiana heavy met...

Obama had left for him. but i guess the question, jon, is that tradition of leaving letters for the next president now over? >> reporter: well, well see, david. i can tell you that several people close to president trump have urged him to leave a letter to president-elect biden. whether or not he does remains to be seen. but this much is already clear, donald trump will be the first president, the first outgoing president in more than 150 years, not to attend the inauguration of his successor. >...

I am rooting hard for you." trump is instead planning a farewell ceremony for himself at joint base andrews, with great military fanfare. then hell board air force one for the last time and head to mar-a-lago, where moving trucks were spotted today. before he goes, trump is expected to announce about 100 pardons. but sources tell abc news, the president is not expected to pardon himself or any members of his family or any close associates. and then theres the matter of his impeachment trial. w...

**UPDATE**: According to the FBI, ICED EARTH's Jon Schaffer was among the rioters who sprayed United States Capitol police officers with...

An Indiana heavy metal guitarist was arrested on Sunday in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot earlier this month, according to the FBI.

WishTV reports the FBI confirmed Schaffer turned himself in at around 3PM ET. "Jon Schaffer, Columbus, IN, has been arrested in connection to Jan 6 incident at the U.S. Capitol," reads an official statement from the FBI. "Schaffer faces 6 charges including engaging in an act of physical violence in a Capitol building. Schaffer was allegedly among rioters who sprayed Capitol police with "bear spray." Photos from inside the Capitol at the time of the riot emerged online from news media photograph...

A heavy metal guitarist from Indiana who was photographed inside the U.S. Capitol during last week's insurrection has turned himself into the FBI.

COWBOY ANTICS ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who vowed to cause chaos at Biden’s inauguration after deadly Capitol siege is arrested Updated: 18 Jan 2021, 14:28 COWBOYS for Trump leader Couy Griffin who promised to wreak havoc at Joe Biden’s inauguration after storming the Capitol building has been arrested.  The Otero County Commissioner was detained after vowing to return to Washington DC with a gun to place a flag on Nancy Pelosis desk. * 5 Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was ...

FBI probes possible connections between extremist groups at heart of Capitol violence Devlin Barrett, Spencer Hsu Replay Video UP NEXT The FBI investigation of the Capitol riot has begun to zero in on potential key figures in the chaos, including some self-styled militia members who in some videos and photos appear to be planning or urging further violence. Though no one has been charged with leading or directing the violence, investigators are working to find out whether cert...