A newly formed House panel is set to re-investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, signaling a continuing partisan divide over the events that shook the nation. This move by House Republicans aims to reshape the narrative of that day, differing sharply from previous findings that held former President Donald Trump accountable for inciting the violence.

Chaired by Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, the panel plans to delve into various aspects of the attack, including the security breaches at the Capitol. Despite the extensive investigations already conducted, Loudermilk insists on a fresh look to uncover new information. “We need to look at it from a factual standpoint,” Loudermilk emphasized, highlighting the importance of understanding the Capitol breach dynamics.

However, critics argue that the panel's true intent is to rewrite the history of January 6 to exonerate Trump and his supporters, who are widely seen as responsible for the violence. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of both the previous and current Jan. 6 committees, criticized the Republicans' efforts as based on “a tissue of lies and conspiracy theories.”

The backdrop of this renewed probe is Trump’s recent return to the presidency, where he pardoned many involved in the riot and continues to downplay the violence that resulted in severe injuries to over a hundred police officers and several deaths.

Moreover, the committee's work is already underway, with Loudermilk having sent out requests for data and information that was not archived by the previous committee. The focus areas include unresolved issues like the placement of pipe bombs near party headquarters and the role of FBI informants on that day.

Despite the political tensions, Loudermilk asserts his commitment to a non-partisan investigation, distancing his efforts from being a “partisan clown show.” Yet, with the panel comprising members known for their strong political messaging, whether it can steer clear of partisanship remains to be seen.

This ongoing controversy and the direction of the new investigation reflect the deep divisions and unresolved questions surrounding one of the most turbulent days in recent U.S. history. As the panel moves forward, all eyes will be on whether new light can be shed on the events or if old conflicts will merely be reignited.

Meredith Lee Hill contributed to this report.