The mother of a Capitol Police Officer who died a day after fighting off a violent mob has been meeting with Republican U.S. Senators, seeking support of a Jan. 6 commission.
Julian Elie Khater was picked up by federal agents at Newark Airport, while George Pierre Tanios was arrested in West Virginia. Charges stem from the assault of Officer Brian Sicknick and two others.
Investigators say they have zeroed in on a suspect who appears to have sprayed a chemical substance, possibly bear spray, on Brian Sicknick before he collapsed at the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
A retired Pennsylvania firefighter has been arrested on suspicion of throwing a fire extinguisher that hit three police officers during the siege at the U.S. Capitol.
Flags in New Jersey and across the country are flying at half-staff "as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice" by Brian Sicknick and fellow officer Howard Liebengood until Wednesday.
Former Gov. Chris Christie said congressmen would have to vote their conscience after the deadly riot at the Capitol, adding "to me there's not a whole lot of question here."