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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Trump promises an "orderly transition" after Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the next US president. Read more aje.io/v4b7e
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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
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More officials are considering their resignation following yesterday's violence on Capitol Hill aje.io/486gr
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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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