Investigation Overload: Why Republicans Don't Want a Capitol Riot Commission

Published: May 26, 2021, 12:08 a.m.

Yes, 35 House Republicans voted to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. And yes, some GOP senators also support the proposal. But the two top Republican leaders — Kevin McCarthy in the House and Mitch McConnell in the Senate — are solidly opposed. They have their reasons. Like: What about the […]