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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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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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Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., comforts Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., while taking cover as rioters disrupt the joint session of Congress.pic.twitter.com/b7rKblZoEA
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BREAKING: Facebook has removed the president's video from its platform,
@jolingkent reports. Pres. Trump began the video by reiterating the lie that the election "was stolen."https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/1346929812166877186 …Show this thread -
BREAKING: The woman has died, several law enforcement officials say -
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Facebook official: "This is an emergency situation and we are taking appropriate emergency measures, including removing President Trump's video. We removed it because on balance we believe it contributes to rather than diminishes the risk of ongoing violence."
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FBI Washington: “Two suspected explosive devices were rendered safe by the FBI and our law enforcement partners. The investigation is ongoing.”
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BREAKING: Curfew in Washington, DC, now in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday after Trump supporters storm US Capitol.https://nbcnews.to/35gnGsw
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In his latest tweet, President Trump says "these are the things and events that happen" when his supporters believe and take action on his lie that the U.S. election was stolen from him. "Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!"
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House Majority Whip Clyburn: "I have faced violent hatred before. I was not deterred then, and I will not be deterred now. Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes."
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Washington State Patrol says it "is responding to protestors who have entered the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor and his family are in a safe location."
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