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New GOP Subcommittee to Probe January 6 Security Failures

12/30/2025

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A new Republican subcommittee led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk will investigate the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, convening in late January 2026.
The panel includes three Democrats and aims to examine security failures overlooked by the original committee.
Critics argue the effort seeks to downplay U.S. President Donald Trump's role in inciting the violence.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Republicans of attempting to rewrite history.

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Story summary

A new Republican subcommittee led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk will investigate the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, convening in late January 2026.
The panel includes three Democrats and aims to examine security failures overlooked by the original committee.
Critics argue the effort seeks to downplay U.S. President Donald Trump's role in inciting the violence.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Republicans of attempting to rewrite history.