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The US Capitol is once again secured but four people are dead — including one woman who was shot — after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing the nation’s capital in chaos after Trump urged his supporters to fight against the ceremonial counting of the electoral votes that will confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win

The Pentagon denied multiple requests to send National Guard during Capitol siege, GOP governor says Salon 1/8/2021 Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said federal officials repeatedly denied his requests to deploy the states National Guard to quell the deadly Capitol riot on Wednesday as members of Congress pleaded for assistance. Hogan told reporters on Thursday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 6:55 p.m. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will resume the Electoral College proceedings once the Capitol is cleared of pro-Donald Trump protesters and safe for use. Pelosi said she made the decision Wednesday in consultation with the Pentagon, the Justice Department and the vice president, who will preside. She noted the day would always be “part of history,” but now...

One person has been shot at the U.S. Capitol as dozens of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building and violently clashed with police.

Schumer said in a statement that "what happened at the U.S. Capitol yesterday was an insurrection against the United States, incited by the president. This president should not hold office one day longer." The vast majority of those joining the effort so far are Democrats, but Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger on Thursday morning became the first GOP member to call for Trumps removal.   11:37 a.m. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is providing an update on Wednesdays Pro-Trump r...

Federal and state authorities scrambled to send forces to help secure the U.S. Capitol after it was overrun by pro-Trump extremists who stormed the

Why wasn't support on its way sooner?

A chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power forced lawmakers from the building and interrupted challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Here's how it progressed through the day.

A chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power forced lawmakers from the building and interrupted challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Here's how it progressed through the day.

Capitol building secure after breach by Trump supporters By (0) Supporters of President Donald Trump riot against the Electoral College vote count on Wednesday in protest of Trumps loss to President-elect Joe Biden, prompting a lockdown of the Capitol Building. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo The rioters breach the security perimeter and penetrate the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo There were 15 arrests following the breach. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Ph...