Sen. Josh Hawley Lands Book Deal After Publisher Drops Him

Regnery Publishing announced a book deal with Josh Hawley for 'The Tyranny of Big Tech' after Simon & Schuster dropped him due to backlash over his objection to Joe Biden's electoral victory and his acknowledgment of a pro-Trump crowd before the Capitol riots. Consequently, several US businesses have stopped donations to Hawley and other Republican objectors.

What event occurred at the US Capitol that is mentioned in the text?

What actions did a number of US businesses take regarding Hawley?