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    Chaos erupts on Capitol Hill during Electoral College certification

    Congress was locked down and lawmakers evacuated as a stunned nation watched unprecedented and shocking scenes after protesters stormed Capitol Hill as lawmakers met to certify the Electoral College votes.

  • Protesters gather on the second day of pro-Trump events fueled by President Trump's continued claims of election fraud and a push to overturn the results before Congress finalizes them in a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. 
    Protesters gather on the second day of pro-Trump events fueled by President Trump's continued claims of election fraud and a push to overturn the results before Congress finalizes them in a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. 
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    Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
    Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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    AP Photo/John Minchillo
  • Demonstators loyal to President Trump are sprayed by police, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, during a day of rioting at the Capitol. The mob of protesters descended on Washington, D.C., in an electoral protest, trying to keep President-elect Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. 
    Demonstators loyal to President Trump are sprayed by police, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, during a day of rioting at the Capitol. The mob of protesters descended on Washington, D.C., in an electoral protest, trying to keep President-elect Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. 
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    AP Photo/John Minchillo
  • Capitol police officers in riot gear push back demonstrators who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Capitol police officers in riot gear push back demonstrators who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
    Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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    AP Photo/John Minchillo
  • An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of President Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021.
    An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of President Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021.
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  • Authorities secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Authorities secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
  • Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
    Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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    AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
    Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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    AP Photo/Julio Cortez
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
    Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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    AP Photo/Julio Cortez
  • Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
  • Supporters of President Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Supporters of President Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
  • Supporters of President Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Supporters of President Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
  • Supporters of President Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington.
    Supporters of President Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
  • U.S. Capitol Police push back demonstrators who were trying to enter the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    U.S. Capitol Police push back demonstrators who were trying to enter the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
  • Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
  • Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
  • Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
    Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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    AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
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    Chaos erupts on Capitol Hill during Electoral College certification

    Congress was locked down and lawmakers evacuated as a stunned nation watched unprecedented and shocking scenes after protesters stormed Capitol Hill as lawmakers met to certify the Electoral College votes.

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  • Chaos erupts on Capitol Hill during Electoral College certification
  • Protesters gather on the second day of pro-Trump events fueled by President Trump's continued claims of election fraud and a push to overturn the results before Congress finalizes them in a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. 
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
  • Demonstators loyal to President Trump are sprayed by police, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, during a day of rioting at the Capitol. The mob of protesters descended on Washington, D.C., in an electoral protest, trying to keep President-elect Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. 
  • Capitol police officers in riot gear push back demonstrators who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
  • An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of President Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021.
  • Authorities secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
  • Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Trump and his claims of election fraud.
  • Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Supporters of President Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Supporters of President Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Supporters of President Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington.
  • U.S. Capitol Police push back demonstrators who were trying to enter the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
  • Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.