Capitol Secure After Trump Supporters Breach Building; Pelosi Says Vote Count Will Proceed Wednesday Night
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US Capitol secured, woman dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden's winThe US Capitol is once again secured but a woman is dead after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing the nation's capital in chaos after Trump urged his supporters to fight against the ceremonial counting of the electoral votes that will confirm President-elect Joe Biden's win.
Shortly after 1 p.m. ET Wednesday hundreds of pro-Trump protesters pushed through barriers set up along the perimeter of the Capitol, where they tussled with officers in full riot gear, some calling the officers "traitors" for...
From the Center
Pelosi says House will reconvene after riots, finish jobHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that lawmakers would resume the count of electoral votes to confirm the November election result once the U.S. Capitol is cleared after pro-Trump rioters breached the building.
She said that decision was made after consultations with fellow congressional leaders and calls to the Pentagon, Justice Department and Vice President Mike Pence.
From the Right
Female shot during chaotic protests in US Capitol has diedThe female protester shot inside the Capitol on Wednesday has died.
Sources said the woman succumbed to her injuries.
Law enforcement sources told The Post that the woman was apparently shot by Capitol Police.
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