Wednesday, January 06, 2021 4:21 pm
Schumer, Pelosi to Trump: Make protesters leave
Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local):
3:55 p.m.
The top Democrats in Congress are demanding that President Donald Trump order his supporters to leave the Capitol following a chaotic protest aimed at blocking a peaceful transfer of power.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a joint statement on Wednesday after violent protesters stormed the Capitol. They said, We are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately.”
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Insurrectionist supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday during the House and Senate debate over GOP challenges to final certification of the 2020 election results.
Doors and windows were broken, in some cases by gunshots, and the floors of the chambers were breached. Members were told to put on gas masks and were evacuated to undisclosed locations, along with staff and press.
For much of the afternoon, it was unclear how long it would take for Capitol police to regain control of the building. As of 6:15 p.m., officials reported that the chambers were cleared of rioters and law enforcement was working to fully secure the building.
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WASHINGTON A woman has died after being shot in the chest at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building during a violent clash with police, forcing a lockdown of the ceremony to confirm Joe Biden’s win in the November election.
Washington D.C. police were the first to confirm the woman’s death Wednesday afternoon.
As reports emerged that the woman had been shot, Trump tweeted: “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!”
U.S. Capitol Complex Secure after Violent Occupation
WASHINGTON (AP) Officials have declared the U.S. Capitol complex “secure” after heavily armed police moved to end a nearly four-hour violent occupation by supporters of President Donald Trump.
An announcement saying “the Capitol is secure” rang out Wednesday evening inside a secure location for officials of the House. Lawmakers applauded.
The occupation interrupted Congress’ Electoral College count that will formalize President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20.
Lawmakers were evacuated to secure locations around the Capitol complex and Washington, D.C. after thousands of Trump supporters breached the building and skirmished with police officers.