{"id":6098,"date":"2021-01-06T19:35:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T19:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiofree.org\/?p=146942"},"modified":"2021-01-06T19:35:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T19:35:02","slug":"really-terrifying-stuff-us-senate-in-lockdown-after-pro-trump-supporters-storm-us-capitol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2021\/01\/06\/really-terrifying-stuff-us-senate-in-lockdown-after-pro-trump-supporters-storm-us-capitol\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Really Terrifying Stuff’: US Senate in Lockdown After Pro-Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is a developing story… Check back for updates.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The U.S. Senate went into security lockdown Wednesday afternoon after pro-Trump protesters stormed the building and demanded to speak to lawmakers as other protesters scaled Capitol building walls outside and clashed with police.<\/p>\n

The chaos brought a halt to the congressional count of states’ Electoral College votes, the final step to confirm Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.<\/p>\n

There are confirmed reports that an individual was shot inside the Capitol, according to PBS News Hour<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced<\/a> a citywide curfew beginning at 6pm.<\/p>\n

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Video of Capitol breakin. Trump protesters are demanding to see senators pic.twitter.com\/w7jTNYAedd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) January 6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Wow, they just cut off the Senate debate to evacuate everyone. An aide picked up on a mic says, “Protesters are in the building.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Daniel Marans (@danielmarans) January 6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Photo of Senate right now. ‘Where’s Pence, show yourself!’ protester shouts pic.twitter.com\/xGVKMnsf3T<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) January 6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

“I’ve been reporting from the capitol for 11 years, nearly every working day. Never seen it like this,” tweeted<\/a> NBC<\/em> reporter Jake Sherman.<\/p>\n

A similar assessment was shared by Lawfare<\/em> executive editor Susan Hennessey.<\/p>\n

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This is really terrifying stuff. There are sirens absolutely everywhere right now. People hurrying to get inside.<\/p>\n

This is our home. Our children are here. I am beyond furious. Republicans who stood by in silence for four years, you own this. https:\/\/t.co\/PwA1LsFhg5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) January 6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said<\/a> the President Donald Trump “is responsible for the coup that is unfolding at the Capitol. He is a fascist and a direct threat to our country.”<\/p>\n

PBS News Hour<\/em> has live coverage of the events as they continue to unfold:<\/p>\n

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