How did the US government respond to the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol building in 2021?

The January 6th insurrection at the Capitol building in 2021 was a violent attack on the heart of American democracy. As a result, the US government launched a multi-pronged response to address the situation.

First, President Biden declared a state of emergency in Washington D.C. and authorized the deployment of the National Guard to the Capitol building to restore order. Additionally, the US Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into the insurrection and began arresting and prosecuting those involved in the attack.

On January 13th, 2021, the US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for his role in inciting the insurrection. The Senate later acquitted him on February 13th, 2021.

Furthermore, the US Congress established a special committee to investigate the insurrection and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The committee held its first hearing on July 27th, 2021, and is continuing its work to this day.