What we know about protesters breaking into the US Congress

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Pro-Trump protesters stormed the United States Capitol on Wednesday, as members of Congress met to certify the Electoral College results on the 2020 presidential elections.

Video from inside Congress showed Trump supporters marching through Statuary Hall.

Capitol Police requested additional help from law enforcement to contain the protests, including federal authorities, according to a source familiar with the situation.

• LEE: Armed protesters enter the US Capitol

The protests and the irruption continue.

Here's what we know so far about the situation on Capitol Hill

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How the protests started:

Shortly after 1 p.m. Washington time, hundreds of pro-Trump protesters broke through barriers along the perimeter of the Capitol.

There they confronted officers in full riot gear.

Some called the policemen "traitors" for doing their jobs.

About 90 minutes later, police said protesters entered the building.

Evacuations

Congress went into recess, halted the certification process, and the floor of the House of Representatives was evacuated.

US Vice President Mike Pence, who oversaw the voting of the Electoral College results, was also evacuated.

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• LOOK: Minute by minute: Armed protesters in the US Capitol.

Curfew

The city of Washington will be under a curfew beginning at 6:00 pm local time, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced.

The measure will remain in effect until 6:00 am on Thursday.

What Trump Says: The president tweeted about the current scene unfolding on Capitol Hill.

Please support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

They are truly on the side of our country.

Be in peace! ”He wrote.

Hours before the break into the Capitol, President Trump encouraged his supporters to protest outside the United States Congress.

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