Trump Jr urged Donald to intervene in Capitol riot

In the newly-revealed messages to Mr Meadows, Mr Trump Jr used strong terms to suggest his father should act.
 The president was criticised for not intervening early on in the riot. He did eventually urge his supporters to "go home", but not before the pro-Trump mob had stormed the Capitol building, where Congress were meeting to certify Joe Biden's presidential election win.
 "As the violence continued, one of the President's sons texted Mr Meadows," Ms Cheney, the Republican lawmaker representing the state of Wyoming, told the Select Committee on Monday. She said Mr Meadows responded to Mr Trump Jr's plea by writing back: "I'm pushing it hard. I agree."
 Summing up the submitted messages, Ms Cheney said: "These texts leave no doubt. The White House knew exactly what was happening at the Capitol."