House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will impeach President Trump as she and other Democratic congressional leaders continued leaning on Cabinet members to invoke their Constitutional authority to oust him. Trump’s incitement of the mob that took over the Capitol building has made him a threat to democracy, Pelosi said. The House planned a Wednesday vote on impeaching Trump for “incitement of insurrection.” Latest updates: 2:39 p.m. D.C..
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The U.S. Capitol has been overrun by pro-Trump demonstrators, and the D.C. Metropolitan police believe protesters used "chemical irritants" on police to get access to the building. Police also confirmed one person has gunshot wounds.
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The U.S. Capitol has been overrun by pro-Trump demonstrators, and the D.C. Metropolitan police believe protesters used "chemical irritants" on police to get access to the building. Police also confirmed one person has gunshot wounds.