Watchdog Report Clears FBI of Incitement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Justice Department watchdog report found no undercover FBI agents were present at the January 6 Capitol riot, countering claims by Trump allies that federal agents incited the violence. The report noted 26 FBI informants were in Washington, but none were authorized to break the law or provoke violence. The FBI was criticized for not fully canvassing field offices for intelligence that could have aided law enforcement preparations. The FBI has denied orchestrating the riot, and the inspector general recommended procedural improvements for future events.