The hearing, convened Jan. 14 and continuing into Jan. 15, combined technical questioning about investigative timelines with broader Republican arguments that seek to reshape public understanding of the Jan. 6 riot. The session drew high-profile supporters of Jan. 6 defendants; militant Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was reported to have sat in the front row. The new hearings come after House Republicans, having retaken the majority, reconstituted an investigative subcommittee to reexamine Jan. 6, and follow legal developments that have reshaped enforcement outcomes. That backdrop gives the GOP effort both legal and political salience as it seeks to question prior findings and to influence public impressions. The committee has signaled it will hold a series of public hearings over roughly the next three weeks, including sessions scheduled for primetime to maximize reach.

Source: ABC News January 15, 2026 14:02 UTC