The violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol last week, and had plans to hang Vice President Mike Pence, was reportedly just one minute away from finding him in the Senate chamber, according to The Washington Post.
DC US attorney says prosecutors have marching orders to pursue sedition and conspiracy cases
From CNN s Katelyn Polantz
DC US Attorney Michael Sherwin and Steven D Antuono, an FBI assistant director out of Washington, vowed on Tuesday to leave no stone unturned as they treat the investigation of Capitol rioters similar to terrorism.
Sherwin said he gave his prosecutors marching orders to pursue significant sedition and conspiracy cases as well related to the insurrection.
The Justice Department has already charged 70 cases, and Sherwin said he believes that number will grow into the 100s, and already arrested individuals may face more serious crimes.
Steven D'Antuono, an FBI assistant director out of Washington, said agents are still investigating whether participants in the riot were looking to take hostage members of Congress.
Gen. Mark Milley and the entire Joint Chiefs of Staff, which comprise the chiefs of staff of each military branch, issued a statement to the military force Wednesday condemning the invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminding service members of their obligation to support and defend the Constitution and reject extremism.
Trump advised to denounce violence to reduce legal liability, sources say
From CNN s Jim Acosta
Trump exits the White House on Tuesday, January 12. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Advisers and lawyers speaking with Trump over the last few days have encouraged the President to lower his rhetoric and denounce violence in order to reduce his legal liability for the deadly insurrection at the Capitol last week, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
“Lawyers have been recommending a deescalation of rhetoric, not just for the good of the country, but also to reduce the risk of legal jeopardy,” one source familiar with the discussions said.