House to hold additional hearings on January 6 attack on the Capitol

A House committee will hold additional hearings next week on the attack on the Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters on January 6, with testimony expected from the inspectors general of the U.S. Capitol Police and the Architect of the Capitol. The hearings by the Committee on House Administration comes as congressional leaders are negotiating a deal on creating a commission to investigate the attack.

Committee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren said in a statement Tuesday that she continues to believe that an independent commission must be established, but said "that will not deter the committee from continuing its work." The committee will hear from Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton on May 10, and Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Christopher Failla on May 12. Bolton has released a series of reports including findings about preparation ahead of the attack and recommendations for improvement. Lofgren said that the committee received the latest report on Friday, which "focuses on the Department's threat assessment and counter-surveillance operations."