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Attorney General Merrick Garland attends a news conference at the Department of Justice, Monday, June 13, 2022 in Washington.

The attorney general and federal prosecutors are watching all of the Jan. 6 hearings

Pressure has been growing from Democrats and activists to charge more people, including those in high positions of power

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on in Washington. Lies, misinformation and conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election are gaining traction among local, county and state Republicans, who are using their online platforms to disseminate many of the same dangerous messages that led to the violent insurrection at the Capitol last month. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The Jan. 6 committee is holding hearings on its investigation of the Capitol riot

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is holding about a half a dozen public hearings this month on what it has learned so far. The first is on June 9 at 8 p.m.

A video of former President Donald Trump is shown on a screen as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its final meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.

5 takeaways from the final Jan. 6 committee hearing

The Jan. 6 committee held its final hearing, outlining its recommendations to refer former President Donald Trump for criminal charges to the Department of Justice.

6 Months After The Insurrection, The Remaining Capitol Fencing Comes Down

Although the last of the temporary fencing will be removed in the next few days, the Capitol itself will remain closed to most members of the public.

Ryan Kelly, a Republican candidate for governor, attends a rally in support of First Amendment rights and to protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, outside the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on May 15, 2021.

Michigan candidate for governor, Ryan Kelley, charged for Jan. 6 involvement

On Thursday, Ryan Kelley was charged with four misdemeanors related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He's one of five candidates on the Republican primary ballot for governor.

A top U.N. court says Gaza genocide is 'plausible' but does not order cease-fire

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure its military does not take actions that violate the Genocide Convention, but the court did not call for a cease-fire.

FILE - White House counsel Pat Cipollone departs the U.S. Capitol following defense arguments in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has issued a subpoena to Cipollone. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Cipollone will testify behind closed doors to the Jan. 6 committee on Friday

Testimony in the panel's hearings so far has shown the former White House counsel present at key points in the lead-up to Jan. 6 and on the day of the attack.

Lorena Villavicencio, sister of slain presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, embraces her husband outside the morgue where her brother's body is being held, in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

Ecuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidate

Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.

Members' Choice Programming This Weekend - Saturday & Sunday March 5 & 6

The following programs will air this weekend on WSKG-HD.Saturday, March 5, 2022 06:00 am - The World of Wisdom & Wonder06:30 am - Rick Steves Why We…

Retired Department of Motor Vehicle customer service representative Raymond Aleman waters his new drought resistant garden at his home in the Studio City neighborhood in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 27, 2015. A major water wholesaler on Tuesday added $350 million to its budget to replenish a cash-for-grass program that has gained popularity during the California drought with homeowners, landlords and businesses looking to replace water-draining lawns. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Drought triggers water restrictions for 6 million Southern California residents

Outdoor watering will be restricted to one day a week in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.

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