Pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol as Congress was in the process of certifying Joe Biden's victory.
The session was interrupted.
One person was shot and wounded inside the Capitol.
President-elect Joe Biden has denounced "unprecedented aggression" against American democracy.
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22:51.
France condemns "a serious attack on democracy", according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
10:40 p.m.
In a video posted on Twitter, Trump calls on his supporters to "go home."
22:25.
Update on the situation on site with this article.
10:08 p.m.
President-elect Joe Biden denounces "unprecedented aggression" against American democracy.
9:44 p.m.
Members of the National Guard are sent to Washington as reinforcements.
9:36 p.m.
One person was shot and wounded inside the Capitol, authorities said.
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Tear gas was also used in the rotunda of the Capitol, overrun by demonstrators, who also entered both rooms.
Just evacuated my office in Cannon due to a nearby threat.
Now we're seeing protesters assaulting Capitol Police.
This is wrong.
This is not who we are.
I'm heartbroken for our nation today.
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- Rep.
Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) January 6, 2021
8:30 p.m.
The United States Congress is urgently suspending the session intended to certify the victory of Joe Biden in the presidential election after pro-Trump protesters burst into Capitol Hill.
8:02 p.m.
Congressional buildings evacuated by police amid protests by Trump supporters