At least four people are dead and dozens have been arrested after supporters of President Trump stormed the US Capitol building as Congress met to certify Biden’s presidential win.
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Watch the moment US Vice President Mike Pence officially announces Joe Biden as the next president of the United States.
It comes after Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill and delayed Congress’ certification proceedings. aje.io/rrx38
Here's how Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol building on Wednesday — in pictures aje.io/k68tk
After a chaotic day of protest and violence, Congress certified Biden and Harris as winners of the US 2020 election. Catch up on the latest: aje.io/rrx38
US legislators vow to investigate police after the violent breach at the Capitol aje.io/a5qj8
Some European far-right leaders have condemned pro-Trump protesters who violently stormed the US Capitol, while others were notably silent. aje.io/43ehh
Top White House officials resign following violence on Capitol Hill aje.io/shp2n
Top White House officials who resigned include deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger and Melania Trump's chief of staff, Stephanie Grisham.
More officials are considering their resignation following yesterday's violence on Capitol Hill aje.io/486gr
“I can’t stay here, not after yesterday. You can’t look at that yesterday and think I want to be a part of that in any way, shape or form."
Mick Mulvaney, former chief of staff and special envoy to Ireland, is the latest to quit the Trump administration aje.io/fjrau
Former Attorney General Barr says Trump’s encouragement of yesterday's Capitol mob was a “betrayal of his office and supporters”.
Barr was one of Trump's most loyal and ardent defenders in the Cabinet aje.io/4xmyl
How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm US Capitol – despite glaring warning signs aje.io/qdrqd
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Crowds gather as US Congress meets to certify Biden's victory in the US elections