1 shot dead after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol, breaking windows and violently clashing with police
Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol’s steps and were met by officers in riot gear.
Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol
Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.
US Capitol secured after being stormed by pro-Trump supporters
The U.S. Capitol has been secured after pro-Trump protesters stormed the building on Wednesday.
Woman shot, killed after pro-Trump protesters charged US Capitol identified
A woman who was shot and killed after pro-Trump protesters charged the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday has been identified as 14-year Air Force veteran, Ashli Babbit, of San Diego.
What is the 25th Amendment? Here’s what you need to know
Some lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office using an amendment from the U.S. Constitution.
‘Un-American’: Republican, Democrat lawmakers condemn Trump supporters who breached Capitol
Reaction from lawmakers poured in after the U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday due to protesters supporting President Donald Trump breaching barricades and initiating violent clashes with Capitol police.
White House deputy press secretary, Melania Trump’s chief of staff resign
Stephanie Grisham, first lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews have both resigned amid pro-Trump riots in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Twitter locks Trump's account for 12 hours, threatens permanent suspension
"As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C., we have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy." said the Twitter Safety account.
Twitter locks Trump's account for 12 hours, Facebook blocks him from posting for 24 hours
Twitter locked President Donald Trump out of his account for "12 hours" on Wednesday and deleted many of his recent Tweets. Meanwhile, Facebook later announced he will be blocked from posting for 24 hours.
'Disgraceful scenes in US Congress': World leaders express shock at pro-Trump rioters' breach of US Capitol
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among those in the United States and abroad speaking out after a mob of violent protesters made its way into the U.S. Capitol.
Obama reacts to violence at US Capitol: 'shame for our nation'
"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."
D.C. aide grabs Electoral College ballots before mob broke into Senate floor
A Washington, D.C. aide is getting props from lawmakers after they grabbed the Electoral College ballots moments before the mob broke into the Senate floor.
Chaos: Pro-Trump rioters make selves at home inside Capitol, sitting behind desks, making off with podiums
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, some walking into lawmakers’ offices, sitting behind desks and apparently making off with podiums.
Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
Biden calls on Trump to go on national TV and demand end to 'siege' on Capitol
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to demand an end to the “siege” underway at the U.S. Capitol building.
Rep. Ilhan Omar drawing up articles of impeachment for Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Crowds flood DC for pro-Trump rallies near White House
Supporters of President Donald Trump flooded Washington, D.C. Wednesday to cheer on the president's claims of election fraud as Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.