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McConnell says he'll oppose Jan. 6 commission to probe riot

by Mary Clare JalonickAlan Fram
| May 19, 2021 8:27 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he will oppose legislation to create a commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a blow to Democrats who say an independent, bipartisan investigation of the siege is crucial to prevent it from happening again.

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