The American people are about to hear what really happened on 6 January 2021

It’s the moment political junkies have been waiting for.

On Thursday evening, the House select committee investigating the 6 January attack on the US Capitol will hold a blockbuster hearing, presenting its case to the American public in prime time.

The Independent will be all-hands-on-deck – with reporters in the hearing room and roaming the halls of Congress to get real-time reactions from lawmakers.