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Updates on House January 6 investigation

House investigators looking into January 6 Capitol insurrection requested information Thursday from former President Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump. The House committee will receive hundreds of pages of Trump administration records, thanks to a major Supreme Court ruling, and prosecutors are releasing new details about actions takes by members of the Oath Keepers ahead of the riot. CBSN's Tanya Rivero discusses the latest with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

Jan 20, 2022
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Update on two major investigations

Federal charges have been filed against Oath Keepers leader Steward Rhodes and several members of the far-right group in connection with the Capitol attack. And officials are investigating Saturday's hostage standoff at a Texas synagogue. CBS senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined "Red and Blue" with more on both cases.

Jan 17, 2022
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Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, is seen February 28, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Oath Keepers founder, 10 others charged with seditious conspiracy

Elmer Stewart Rhodes of Granbury, Texas, was indicted by a federal grand jury and arrested in Texas on Thursday morning, the Justice Department said.

Jan 14, 2022

Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy

On Thursday, the Department of Justice filed the most serious charges to date in the Capitol riot investigation against 11 members of the far-right extremist militia, the Oath Keepers. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest on the seditious conspiracy charges.

Jan 14, 2022
02:08

Capitol rioters charged with seditious conspiracy

The Justice Department filed the most serious charges in its investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot. Members of the Oath Keepers, including its leader Stewart Rhodes, were charged with seditious conspiracy. Jeff Pegues has the latest.

Jan 13, 2022
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Oath Keepers leader charged in Capitol attack

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and 10 associates have been charged with seditious conspiracy, the most serious charges yet in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Elaine Quijano has more on CBSN's "Red and Blue."

Jan 13, 2022
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The Oath Keepers (4/18/21)

In April 2021, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Oath Keepers, a militia movement made up of current and former members of the military and law enforcement. While many members of the group were associated with the January 6th attack on the Capitol, other members had spoken out against the riot.

Jan 5, 2022
13:18

Lawsuit against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers

The attorney general for Washington, D.C. has filed a civil lawsuit against far-right groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over their roles in the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Attorney General Karl Racine joins CBSN to discuss the legal action.

Dec 15, 2021
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Proud Boys and Oath Keepers sued over January 6 attack

Using a law that had been used to go after the Ku Klux Klan, the civil lawsuit will try to obtain financial relief from the groups.

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Third Oath Keeper enters guilty plea in Capitol riot case

Prosecutors say Mark Grods brought firearms to D.C. and was part of the tactical "stack" formation that advanced on the Capitol that day.

Jun 30, 2021

Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot conspiracy pleads guilty

Graydon Young, a defendant in the largest single conspiracy case in the Capitol riot investigation, entered a guilty plea Wednesday.

Jun 23, 2021

A militia group's path to insurrection

The FBI calls the Oath Keepers an anti-government militia with current and former law enforcement and military members among its members. 60 Minutes profiles the group, which has become a central focus in the ongoing investigation of the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

Jun 20, 2021
13:29

How a militia group mobilized for the Capitol assault

Jun 20, 2021

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Security failures ahead of Capitol riot

Two House committees heard testimony from officials on security preparedness and the response to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on domestic extremist threats. Then, CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the arrests of members of extremist groups allegedly involved in the deadly Capitol attack.

Jun 15, 2021
08:44

Prosecutors charge 14th alleged Oath Keeper in Capitol riot

Authorities said the 61-year-old New Jersey man served as a county coordinator for the New Jersey Chapter of the Oath Keepers.

May 20, 2021

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Officials vow to address domestic extremism

The Biden administration says it will be ramping up efforts against domestic extremism and terrorism in the United States. Meanwhile, BuzzFeed News reports the Oath Keepers have struggled to gain new members and financing since the January 6 assault on the Capitol and the arrests of several of its members. BuzzFeed News reporter Salvador Hernandez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the fallout.

May 12, 2021
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A militia group's path to insurrection

Apr 18, 2021
13:15

How a militia group mobilized for the Capitol assault

Apr 18, 2021

First guilty plea entered in Capitol riot investigation

A member of the far-right Oath Keepers pleaded guilty to charges relating to the Capitol riot.

Apr 16, 2021
00:20

Arizona Oath Keepers criticize national head

The largest chapter of the national militia group says Oath Keepers national head Stewart Rhodes "refuses to talk" with them. 60 Minutes reports on the group, Sunday.

Apr 16, 2021

Arizona Oath Keepers criticize national head

The largest chapter of the national militia group says Stewart Rhodes “refuses to talk” with them. 60 Minutes reports on the group, Sunday.

Apr 16, 2021
01:45

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Oath Keepers member first to plead guilty in Capitol riot

The plea deal comes 100 days after the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Apr 16, 2021

Florida Oath Keeper charged in connection with Capitol riot

Kenneth Harrelson previously served in the U.S. Army and was seen interacting with the tactical-style "stack" of rioters that marched up the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

Mar 11, 2021

Extremism in the ranks: Veterans and the insurrection

A surprising number arrested for the January 6th attack on the Capitol are military veterans, whose skill sets were deployed to break through police lines and occupy our seat of government. How is the Pentagon coming to grips with veterans who become radicalized?

Mar 7, 2021

Oath Keepers member accused of "crime of terrorism" at Capitol

Prosecutors have now raised "crime of terrorism" allegations against three Capitol rioters, which could lead to longer sentences if they are found guilty.

Feb 24, 2021

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