The FBI is now investigating whether members of the New York City Fire Department were involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday, following anonymous tips. A spokesperson for the FDNY confirmed for Fox News Saturday, that either "active or retired" fire department officials were suspected of being among the rioters who stormed the Capitol. BOWMAN INTRODUCING COUP ACT TO INVESTIGATE TIES BETWEEN WHITE NATIONALISTS, CAPITOL POLICE RANKSRoughly 16 people have been charged in federal court over the Capitol attack, including West Virginia state Delegate Derrick Evans. The mob attacked the Capitol as lawmakers met for a joint session to vote on the certification of the Electoral College results Wednesday. Five people were killed as a result of the riot that overwhelmed federal law enforcement officials, including one Capitol Police officer, who’s death is now under investigation.

Source: Fox News January 10, 2021 03:00 UTC