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White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed the Guard activations, calling for peace in a statement. "At President @realDonaldTrumps direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services," she tweeted. "We reiterate President Trumps call against violence and to remain peaceful." Guard troops are also en route from Virginia, according to Gov. Ralph Northam. "Per [Bowsers] request, I am sending members of the Virginia National Guard along with 200 Vir...

4 died as Trump supporters occupied the US Capitol Congress confirms Biden win; Trump pledges orderly transition Associated Press Updated:  Tags:  WASHINGTON – As Congress attempted to tally the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden, President Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building, causing a four-hour delay. Angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be rushed from t...

© Julia Nikhinson The entire D.C. National Guard has been mobilized to help restore order after supporters of President Trump “We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation,” acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. “We are prepared to provide additional support as necessary and appropriate as requested by local authorities,” he added. “Our people...

Congress validates Biden’s election victory; Trump promises ‘orderly transition’ Durango, Colorado Currently Wed 63% chance of precipitation 54% chance of precipitation 72% chance of precipitation Twitter locks president’s account Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 9:10 AM Updated: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 9:43 AM Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. The A...

Jan 6, 2021 Protesters walk as U.S. Capitol Police officers watch in a hallway near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, near the Ohio Clock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The Pentagon says about 1,100 D.C. National Guard members are being mobilized to help support law enforcement as violent supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol. Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said Wednesday afternoon that defense leaders have been in contac...

Both Mr. Miller and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley spoke with Vice President Mike Pence, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders Wednesday. They offered additional military support, if necessary. “We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation,” Mr. Miller said in a statement. “We are prepared to provide additional support as necessary and appropriate as reques...

Lawmakers vow to investigate police after Capitol breach leaves 4 dead US Capitol Police shoot, kill woman Associated Press Updated:  Tags:  Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON – The Latest on Congress’ tally of t...

McMaster, other SC leaders react to DC riot at US Capitol Woman shot inside US Capital has died, sources say South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster weighed in Wednesday after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol where Congress had convened and were expected to affirm the Electoral College vote. By Patrick Phillips | January 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM EST - Updated January 6 at 7:17 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and other elected officials weighed in Wednesday after ...

Chaos at U.S. Capitol - 5 weapons recovered, 13 arrests at DC protests Updated Jan 06, 2021; WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): The Washington, D.C., police chief says at least five weapons have been recovered and at least 13 people have been arrested so far in pro-Trump protests. The mostly maskless crowd stormed the Capitol earlier Wednesday as lawmakers were meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s wi...

The Latest: Tempers flare as House debates PA electoral vote Photo: AP. In this image from video, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks as the Senate reconvenes after protesters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Senate Television via AP) Updated: January 07, 2021 01:40 AM Created: January 06, 2021 10:05 AM WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Congress tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times loc...