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6 Jan, 16 tweets, 8 min read

Just in | #WashingtonDC Mayor orders curfew in Nation's capital effective 6 p.m. after protestors aiming to undermine election, storm Capitol.
- AP

Members of #Congress inside House chamber told by police to put on gas masks after tear gas dispersed in Capitol Rotunda.
- AP

The #USCapitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President #DonaldTrump and Police.
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U.S. Vice President-elect #KamaaHarris is safe amid protests over electoral vote certification, location not being disclosed: Aide
-Reuters

#DonaldTrump encourages supporters occupying #USCapitol to 'remain peaceful,' but doesn't call for them to disperse.

One person shot at #USCapitol amid melee with Trump supporters; condition unknown.

Homeland Security sending additional federal agents to #USCapitol to help quell violence.

#Virginia’s governor says he is sending 200 state troopers and members of the state National Guard to the #USCapitol.

#WhiteHouse: National Guard, federal police en route to Capitol to assist in ending occupation by #Trump supporters. #Capitol

#NancyPelosi, #ChuckSchumer in joint statement call on #Trump to 'demand' all protesters leave Capitol grounds 'immediately.'

#JoeBiden calls on #DonaldTrump to go on air and demand end to "siege" of #Capitol

#DonaldTrump, in video message, tells supporters 'go home' but keeps up false election attacks and calls backers 'very special.'
#Capitol

#USCapitolbreach | At least 1 explosive device found near #USCapitol law enforcement officials say it's no longer a threat.

#USCapitolbreach | Police use tear gas and percussion grenades to begin clearing protesters from US Capitol grounds ahead of DC curfew.

#USCapitolbreach | Officials declare #capitol hill 'secure' nearly 4 hours after violent pro-Trump occupiers disrupted electoral count.
- AP

Just in | A woman who was shot inside the #USCapitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died.

Follow updates on #USCapitolbreach here: bit.ly/3okFABK

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