• 4 reported deaths after Trump supporters storm Capitol; 1 woman fatally shot by Capitol police; 3 others died in medical emergencies, police say
• 52 total arrests
• Congress affirms Biden win
• DC National Guard placed on a 30-day mobilization
Former AG Barr statement on President Trump:
“Orchestrating a mob to pressure Congress is inexcusable. The president’s conduct yesterday was a betrayal of his office and supporters.”
BREAKING: First statement from US Capitol Police on Wednesday's storming of the US Capitol.
US Capitol Police statement:
• "Individuals involved in violent riotous actions" stormed Capitol
• USCP shot woman who died, ID'd as Ashli Babbitt; officer on leave pending investigation, per policy
• 2 devices found in vicinity were "hazardous and could cause great harm"
BREAKING: Senate Minority Leader Schumer says President Trump should be "immediately" removed from office, either by 25th Amendment or impeachment:
"This president should not hold office one day longer."
BREAKING: White House withdraws the nomination of acting DHS Sec. Wolf to be permanent DHS secretary shortly after he sent a statement condemning Wednesday's violence at the US Capitol.
White House spokesperson: “The withdrawal occurred yesterday and was not related at all to Wednesday’s events or the Acting Secretary’s comments this morning. Acting Secretary Wolf remains the acting secretary and continues to perform the duties of his office."
NEW: Acting AG Rosen:
"Some participants in yesterday’s violence will be charged today, and we will continue to methodically assess evidence, charge crimes and make arrests in the coming days and weeks to ensure that those responsible are held accountable under the law.”
Rep. Tim Ryan, who chairs a key subcommittee with jurisdiction over the Capitol, tells reporters that as many as 60 Capitol Police officers were injured Wednesday, including 15 hospitalized and 1 in critical condition. Many were hit in the head with lead pipes, he says.
Total arrests Wednesday (as of 12 p.m. ET Thursday):
FBI Director Wray: "Let me assure the American people the FBI has deployed our full investigative resources and is working closely with our federal, state, and local partners to aggressively pursue those involved in criminal activity during the events of Jan. 6. "
A worker cleans up debris outside the US Capitol a day after Trump supporters stormed the building.
📷 Erin Scott / Reuters
Workers clean damage near an overrun US Capitol Police checkpoint a day after Trump supporters stormed the building.
📷 Brendan Smialowski / AFP
BREAKING: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that after Wednesday's events at the US Capitol, if the Senate Sergeant at Arms Stenger has not vacated his position by the time he becomes majority leader, he will fire him. - @frankthorp
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BREAKING: Speaker Pelosi calls for VP Pence and the Cabinet to remove President Trump from office via the 25th Amendment, or another impeachment effort may be carried out by Democrats.
Speaker Pelosi says she is calling for the resignation of the US Capitol Police chief, and she has been advised that he will be submitting his resignation.
Speaker Pelosi on review of Capitol security:
It goes beyond the Capitol Police.
It goes to FBI and the intelligence they provided.
Dept. of Defense: how long did it take them to respond?
It goes to many other elements of Executive Branch, and we have to have a full review.
President-elect Biden on the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol: "Don't dare call them protesters. They were a riotous mob. Insurrectionists. Domestic terrorists. It's that basic. It's that simple."
President-elect Biden: Wednesday's storming of the U.S. Capitol marks "one of the darkest days in the history of our nation."
BREAKING: U.S. Congress returns to session to continue counting the Electoral Vote after a mob of pro-Trump rioters took control of the U.S. Capitol earlier today. pscp.tv/w/1OwGWVbXrgWKQ
VP Pence as Congress returns to session: "Let's get back to work."
LIVE: Senate Majority Leader McConnell speaks: "We will not be kept out of this chamber" pscp.tv/w/1OwGWVbXrgWKQ
BREAKING: Stephanie Grisham, the first lady's chief of staff and former White House press secretary, submitted letter of resignation over today's violence on Capitol Hill - @albamonica
@albamonica Stephanie Grisham: “It has been an honor to serve the country in the White House. I am very proud to have been a part of Mrs. Trump’s mission to help children everywhere, and proud of the many accomplishments of this Administration.”
@albamonica Former Defense Sec. Mattis: “Today’s violent assault on our Capitol, an effort to subjugate American democracy by mob rule, was fomented by Mr. Trump. "