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Pro-Trump mob breaches US Capitol, forces lawmakers to flee [Los Angeles Times :: BC-CONGRESS-ELECTION-CAPITOL-1ST-LEDE:LA]
WASHINGTON Violent supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, shattering windows, ransacking offices and pounding on the barricaded doors of the House chamber while shaken lawmakers huddled inside.
The extraordinary breach of democratic order blamed by both parties on the president’s incitement forced members to flee the House and Senate floors under armed guard, delaying Congress’ constitutionally mandated count of Electoral College votes.
One woman was shot inside the Capitol and died of her injuries, D.C. police said. They did not reveal the woman’s name or the circumstances of the shooting. Several police officers were also injured, as was a rioter who reportedly fell from a Capitol balcony.
The Associated Press Created: January 07, 2021 07:38 AM
The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local):
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is resigning effective Monday, becoming the highest ranking member of President Donald Trump s administration to resign in protest after the pro-Trump insurrection at Capitol.
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In a statement Thursday, Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, said the violent attack on the Capitol has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.