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James B. Comey, then-FBI director, is shown in this July 2016 photo testifying before Congress. (Associated Press) **FILE**

FBI, Justice Department knew there was no Russia collusion by spring of 2017

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

FBI searches for armored military vehicle in California

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Woman arrested in Capitol attack: ‘I listen to my president’

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In this Jan. 6, 2021 image from video provided by Robyn Stevens Brody, a line of men wearing helmets and olive drab body armor walk up the marble stairs outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington in an orderly single-file line, each man holding the jacket collar of the man ahead. The formation, known as &quot;Ranger File,&quot; is standard operating procedure for a combat team &quot;stacking up&quot; to breach a building. (Robyn Stevens Brody via AP)

Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops

By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JAKE BLEIBERG and JAMES LAPORTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2020, file photo, pro-Trump and anti-mask demonstrators hold a rally outside the Oregon State Capitol as legislators meet for an emergency session in Salem, Ore. During the protest Republican lawmaker, Rep. Mike Nearman, physically opened the Capitol's door — letting protesters, who clashed with police, gain access to the building. There have been calls for Nearman to resign ahead of the upcoming 2021 Legislative session that begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky, File)

Oregon FBI launches command post for possible weekend unrest

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Members of the National Guard walk past the Dome of the Capitol Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Inauguration lockdown deals another blow to struggling D.C. businesses

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, lights from police vehicles illuminate Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, following an insurrection. Federal agents have accused an Arkansas man of beating a police officer with a pole flying a U.S. flag during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Arkansas man accused of beating officer with US flagpole

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FILE - In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his &quot;I Have a Dream&quot; speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, in Washington. A new documentary “MLK/FBI,” shows how FBI director J. Edgar Hoover used the full force of his federal law enforcement agency to attack King and his progressive, nonviolent cause. That included wiretaps, blackmail and informers, trying to find dirt on King. (AP Photo/File)

‘MLK/FBI’ probes when bureau bugged Martin Luther King Jr.

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

Members of the National Guard stand inside anti-scaling fencing that surrounds the Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Washington. Last week’s mob attack on the U.S. Capitol starkly highlighted a longstanding local security paradox: The District of Columbia government lacks authority over much of the area within its borders. (AP Photo/Alan Fram)

Armed soldiers patrol D.C. amid heightened security

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, former FBI Director James Comey, with his attorney, David Kelley, right, speaks to reporters after a day of testimony before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) **FILE**

James Comey: Biden should consider Trump pardon

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Steven D'Antuono, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Washington field office, left, listens as acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin, speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Washington. Federal prosecutors are looking at bringing “significant” cases involving possible sedition and conspiracy charges in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. (Sarah Silbiger/Pool via AP)

FBI, Justice Department leaders stay out of sight after riot

By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

In this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, Trump supporters participate in a rally in Washington. Far-right social media users for weeks openly hinted in widely shared posts that chaos would erupt at the U.S. Capitol while Congress convened to certify the election results. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

FBI: Proud Boys fan stockpiled ammo, knives in NY home

By JIM MUSTIAN and TOM HAYS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his &quot;I Have a Dream&quot; speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, in Washington. A new documentary “MLK/FBI,” shows how FBI director J. Edgar Hoover used the full force of his federal law enforcement agency to attack King and his progressive, nonviolent cause. That included wiretaps, blackmail and informers, trying to find dirt on King. (AP Photo/File)

Review: ‘MLK/FBI’ explores the roots of an American ill will

By MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

Arrest, charges for suspended MTA employee in Capitol breach

By NEW YORK - Associated Press

President Donald Trump tours a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall under construction Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Alamo, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: House urges Pence to remove Trump from power

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, in Washington. Federal prosecutors say a retired Air Force officer who was part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol was arrested Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Texas. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week

By COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol in Washington. Jacob Anthony Chansley, the Arizona man with the painted face and wearing a horned, fur hat, was taken into custody Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 and charged with counts that include violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, file)

Who were they? Records reveal Trump fans who stormed Capitol

By MICHAEL BIESECKER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and GILLIAN FLACCUS and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol in Washington. Jacob Anthony Chansley, the Arizona man with the painted face and wearing a horned, fur hat, was taken into custody Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 and charged with counts that include violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, file)

Records show fervent Trump fans fueled US Capitol takeover

By MICHAEL BIESECKER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and GILLIAN FLACCUS and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

Rioters are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) **FILE**

Horned man, West Va. lawmaker, man holding Pelosi’s lectern latest to be charged in Capitol riot

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. The House and Senate certified the Democrat's electoral college win early Thursday after a violent throng of pro-Trump rioters spent hours Wednesday running rampant through the Capitol. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

By COLLEEN LONG, LOLITA BALDOR, MICHAEL BALSAMO and and NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press