U.S. Capitol Attack
WBUR stories, analysis and commentaries related to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists.

Capitol Officer Aquilino Gonell Reflects On The Jan. 6 Insurrection
A Capitol officer shares his experience of January 6th, and how he sees his country and its leaders now.

Insurrection To Prosecution: What We've Learned About The Capitol Riot
At least 400 people have been charged for the Capitol insurrection. Former lead prosecutor Michael Sherwin says those charges could soon include sedition.

'These People Are Looking For Us': Rep. Susan Wild Reflects On Impeachment, Insurrection
Trump's impeachment trial is over, but images of the insurrection endure -- including a picture of Rep. Susan Wild lying on her back in the house gallery, being comforted by...

The Racist Roots Of The Capitol Insurrection
We discuss racism's role in the attack on the Capitol.