“We clearly had an insurrection on that particular day, and I don’t want it to be swept under any rug.”
— Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), quoted by NBC News, on his support for a bipartisan commission focused solely on the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
Political Wire is reader-supported. Join for ad-free reading, member posts and new features →
Taegan Goddard
Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire -- which for more than two decades has been one of the nation's most influential political news sites.
More about Taegan Goddard →
?Political Trivia
Eight moments in political history. Put them on a timeline.
Play →
Five senators. Three bills. Can you guess how they all voted?
Play →
Nine Justices. One case. How did they rule?
Play →
Do you have your finger on the pulse of America?
Play →
Four questions a day.
Play →
A new game every day.