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Oct 18, 2023 · Protestors stormed part of a congressional building demonstrating against the Israel-Hamas war today. Multiple arrests were made, and Capitol police confirmed the protest. "A group of protesters ...
Jan 6, 2021 · Pro-Trump protesters have stormed the US Capitol, as members of Congress were meeting to certify the Electoral College results of the 2020 presidential election. Video from inside the Capitol ...
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Protesters wearing "Make America Great Again" apparel and carrying Confederate flags make their way up the exterior steps of the Capitol and begin pushing through barricades.
Rep. Jim Hines, D-Conn., tweetsthat police asked them to get gas masks, because tear gas had just be released in the rotunda.
Trump tweets, "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
Law enforcement confirms that a shot was fired inside the building, later reporting that a woman was shot and critically injured. The woman is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, but police later said she died.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser issues a citywide curfew beginning at 6 p.m. and ending Thursday at 6 a.m.
Evacuated lawmakers are seen praying, several kneeling or with heads bowed, according to a small group of lawmakers who accompanied them. House security instructed lawmakers not to disclose where reporters and members are being held.
Trump tweets, "I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
The Senate chamber is secured and officers were in the process of pushing protesters down from the second and third floor of the rotunda, police said.
Vice President Mike Pence tweeted, "The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now. Anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building."
Capitol police encourage members of Congress and their staffs to stay in place, remain quiet and shelter.
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Jan 7, 2021 · Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. ... DHS official calls for protesters to leave ...
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Jan 6, 2021 · The protesters first breached exterior security barriers, and video footage showed protesters gathering and some clashing with police near the Capitol building. CNN’s team on the ground saw a ...
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Jan 7, 2021 · Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said he was "horrified" by the violent mob that stormed the US Capitol yesterday and urged voters to "look infinitely hard" at who they elect to public ...
Jan 7, 2021 · WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 07: Workers begin to clean up the debris and damage caused by a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol building on January 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. Following a rally ...
