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In latest tweet, President Trump asks his supporters to be peaceful, asserting that "WE are the Party of Law & Order" as protesters carry out unprecedented illegal actions at the U.S. Capitol.
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White House Press Sec. McEnany says President Trump has directed National Guard and federal protective services to be "on the way;" her tweet did not state where they were going or how they would be utilized.
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Ivanka Trump: "Peaceful protest is patriotic. Violence is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms."
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US Capitol Police have requested additional support. US Secret Service, both uniformed and specials agent division, are responding, according to senior law enforcement source.
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VP Pence: "The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now. Anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building."
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One person in critical condition after being shot at the U.S. Capitol; at least 5 people transported to hospital, per D.C. EMS. One of those transported was a law enforcement officer. Several officers have been treated for pepper spray exposure.
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A mob of Trump supporters are seen having taken over the gallery in the U.S. Senate chamber.pic.twitter.com/RsMu5XwtT1
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JUST IN: Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer: “We are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately.”
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Governors of Maryland and Virginia say they have authorized law enforcement and National Guard resources to deploy to assist after mob of Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol.
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Sen. Graham: "I support peaceful protests but not violence and destruction. People need to leave the Capitol now! This is a national embarrassment."
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FBI official: “The FBI has been deployed to assist our U.S. Capitol Police partners as requested in protection of federal property and public safety.”
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Former AG Barr: “The violence at the Capitol Building is outrageous and despicable. Federal agencies should move immediately to disperse it.”
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Several law enforcement officials say at least one improvised explosive device was found on the US Capitol grounds -
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BREAKING LIVE: President-elect Biden addresses the nation as Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol.https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwGWVbXrgWKQ
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President-elect Biden: This borders on sedition and it must end now!
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BREAKING: President-elect Biden calls on President Trump to address the nation now, fulfil his oath and demand an end to siege of the U.S. Capitol.
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RNC official: "Earlier today, a suspicious device was found at RNC headquarters. RNC staff was safely evacuated from the building and the device has been successfully detonated by a bomb squad."
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BREAKING: "You have to go home now" and "we have to have peace, we have to have law and order," President Trump says in video message to his supporters hours into mob's violent siege of the U.S. Capitol. "Go home, and go home in peace."
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A Trump supporter carries a Confederate battle flag on the second floor of the U.S. Capitol near the entrance to the Senate, as a mob breached the building Wednesday.pic.twitter.com/vjNdw8jHmL
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VP Pence: "Peaceful protest is the right of every American but this attack on our Capitol will not be tolerated and those involved will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
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@NBCNewsNow: Mob of Trump supporters remain at the U.S. Capitol, despite President Trump asking them to go home.https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwGWVbXrgWKQShow this thread -
BREAKING: Acting Defense Sec. Miller: "We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation."
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Acting Defense Sec. Miller: "We are prepared to provide additional support as necessary and appropriate as requested by local authorities. Our people are sworn to defend the constitution and our democratic form of government and they will act accordingly.”
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@frankthorp: Capitol officers came to our booths and escorted us to the basement tunnels. The subway was filled with officers in riot gear, and the air smelled of smoke used to disperse rioters. We are now holding, and are not allowed to leave the building.Show this thread -
A member of Senate leadership tells NBC News that senators are determined to stay until their work of counting the electoral votes is done. They are considering continuing the count from the secure location where they are now located. -
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U.S. Marshals Service is joining with other law enforcement agencies in supporting the U.S. Capitol Police during operations in Washington, DC, Marshals Service says.
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LIVE: More police officers gathering on steps of the U.S. Capitol; smoke and flashes seen deployed.https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwGWVbXrgWKQ
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Sen. Sasse: "Today, the United States Capitol — the world’s greatest symbol of self-government — was ransacked while the leader of the free world cowered behind his keyboard — tweeting against his Vice President for fulfilling the duties of his oath to the Constitution."
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A flash lights up the front of the U.S. Capitol as a mob of Trump supporters control the steps of the building.pic.twitter.com/fulKu8FPzo
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