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During a press conference on Thursday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said that approval to send the Maryland National Guard to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was “repeatedly denied” and it took an hour and a half before they received

During a press conference on Thursday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said that those charged with defending the U.S. Capitol “failed in their duties” by allowing “domestic terrorists” to take over the Capitol. Graham said, “The first thing that stands out

The Organization of American States (OAS) issued a statement on Wednesday condemning the “exercise of force and vandalism” by supporters of President Donald Trump at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, earlier the same day.

Muriel Bowser, the Democrat mayor of D.C., held a press conference Thursday to declare a state of emergency following the violent protesters’ attack on the Capitol.

The head of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) has condemned the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, while urging a “peaceful transition of power.”

Unnamed confidants and Republican officials, as less than two weeks remain in President Trump’s term, are considering measures to remove him.

While speaking with USA Today on Wednesday, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) stated that President Donald Trump “does bear some responsibility” for “inciting” with his rhetoric, “But, it’s not his fault” that people chose to break into the Capitol. Cramer said, “The call

Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) said Wednesday on MSNBC that had the storming of the U.S. Capitol been done by people of color they “would have been shot.” Bush said, “Had it been people who looked like me, had it been

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) reacted to the riots at the Capitol and said that “so many people said this would be the last stand, the last fight, the last effort

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that conservatives should support the Electoral College and not want it overturned by Congress and “that this heightened tension that everything’s been stolen, just has

First lady Melania Trump’s Chief of Staff and Press Secretary, Stephanie Grisham, has resigned from her post following protests at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, according to NBC News and CNN.

U.S. Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX), a former Texas sheriff, says he stood with Capitol Police to defend the House Floor from aggressive protesters. Nehls responded with his training to assist in keeping demonstrators from breaking down the entrance.

Protestors in Washington, DC, allegedly attempted to remove a U.S. flag flying at the Capitol building and replace it with a Trump flag.

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) reacted to the riot at the U.S. Capitol by saying “the president formed the mob. The president incited the mob. The president addressed

Protesters destroyed media outlets’ camera equipment following the “Save America” rally in Washington, DC, while others stormed the United States Capitol building.

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “After the Bell,” Rep. French Hill (R-AR) said President Donald Trump “has to bear some responsibility” for the riots at the Capitol and that his “tweets and his one-minute video were late

Trump requested the deployment of National Guard troops along with other federal protective services amid chaos at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Beto O’Rourke said Ted Cruz made an “attempt at sedition” that served to “inspire these terrorists and their attempted coup” at the Capitol.

During a statement on Wednesday, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) slammed the riots at the Capitol as “a coup attempt,” and stated that President Donald Trump “incited this coup, encouraged it, and did little to protect the Capitol and the Constitution.”

Former ESPN anchor Jemele Hill says that the Capitol Police would have reacted more quickly if the protesters had been black.

Photos from the chaos surrounding the U.S. Capitol show an alleged Trump “supporter” sitting at a desk in the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Another photo shows a note left in the Speaker’s office.

Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf spoke out amid the violence and chaos descending upon the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, declaring that the “violent opportunists” breaching the Capitol “must be held accountable.”

Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a 6 p.m. curfew for Washington, DC, on Wednesday shortly after protesters stormed the United States Capitol in an effort to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election. 

Vice President Mike Pence denounced the violence and chaos descending upon the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, calling for it to “stop now” and instructing those involved to respect police and “immediately leave the building” while warning that the attack on the Capitol “will not be tolerated.”

A woman was shot in the neck inside the Capitol building, according to videos and photos shared to social media Wednesday afternoon.

During a statement on Wednesday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) denounced the riots at the Capitol as “banana republic crap” and “the cost of countenancing an effort by Congress to overturn the election and telling thousands of people that there is

The U.S. Senate session was abruptly suspended on Wednesday during a debate over elector objections after protesters were “in the building.”

During an interview on the Fox News Channel on Wednesday, Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) denounced the riots at the U.S. Capitol as “unacceptable and a sad day for the country.” Waltz said, “I just want to say, Dana, this is

Tear gas has reportedly been used in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda following protesters breaching the building, forcing the complex into a lockdown as lawmakers are given gas masks.
Police have fired tear gas in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and distributed gas masks to lawmakers after protesters breached the building.

Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) tweeted that members of the House of Representatives were told to “hide behind chairs” in case intruders breached the House chamber.

Supporters of President Trump stormed into the United States Capitol building on Wednesday and headed to the Senate chambers, where one took to the dais and shouted: “Trump won that election!”

President Donald Trump urged his supporters to remain peaceful after they stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday to protest the certification of the electoral college vote.

The U.S. Capitol is on lockdown after crowds of Trump supporters breached the building, breaking through barriers and clashing with police as lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress to count and certify the electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

Protestors entered the United States Capitol building as the House and Senate are voting to certify the 2020 presidential election.

At least 21 House Democrats are seeking a ban against members of Congress carrying firearms in the U.S. Capitol. 

Newly elected Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has already asked Capitol Police about her ability to have a gun on Capitol grounds for defense of herself and her fellow lawmakers.