![]() Breaking: Capitol under SeigeJake Sherman and John Bresnahan reporting from inside the Capitol: Protestors have breached security at the United States Capitol, and the House and Senate have been evacuated from their respective chambers. Protestors broke into the Capitol through doors and glass windows as Congress began to certify Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Erik Wasson of Bloomberg reported through the Capitol pool that there was an armed standoff at the door of the Capitol. Vice President Mike Pence was also removed from the Senate chamber. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a 6 p.m. city-wide curfew. ![]() |
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