DOJ Report Debunks Jan. 6 Federal Involvement Claims

An independent probe by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz found no evidence that federal agents incited the January 6 Capitol attack, countering claims by far-right figures. The report confirmed the presence of 26 FBI informants in Washington, D.C., but none were instructed to join or encourage the assault. The FBI was criticized for not fully canvassing field offices for intelligence before the event, though it took significant preparatory steps. Over 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the attack.