Republicans block 9/11-style congressional probe of Capitol riot

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Republicans in the US Senate have blocked a bill to establish a bipartisan 9/11-style commission to investigate the Capitol Hill riot.

The measure – passed last week by the US House of Representatives – failed in the Senate by a vote of 54-35 after senators deployed a filibuster.

Members of ex-President Donald Trump’s party said the riot is already being investigated by congressional panels.

Democrats argued a commission would prevent any repeat of the invasion.

Trump supporters stormed Congress on 6 January in a failed bid to thwart certification of President Joe Biden’s victory in November’s election.

Speaking from outside