At least four killed in post-election riots at Capitol Hill
3 years, 11 months ago

At least four killed in post-election riots at Capitol Hill

Al Jazeera  

A woman was shot by the US Capitol Police while three others died in ‘medical emergencies’, police say. Washington, DC police chief Robert Contee said the dead included a woman who was shot by the US Capitol Police on Wednesday, as well as three others who died in “medical emergencies”. Police said law enforcement agencies and Trump supporters deployed chemical irritants during the hours-long occupation of the Capitol building before it was cleared on Wednesday evening. DC police officials also said two pipe bombs were recovered, one outside the Democratic National Committee and one outside the Republican National Committee.

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On Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid
11 months, 2 weeks ago

On Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the follow-up to their 2018 bestseller “How Democracies Die,” authors Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky write about three rules that political parties must follow: accept the results of fair elections, reject the use of violence to gain power and break ties to extremists. Biden, speaking Friday near Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge, commemorated Jan. 6, saying on that day …

Hundreds of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol on January 6 have been charged. But a bombmaker remains free
2 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol on January 6 have been charged. But a bombmaker remains free

ABC  

Almost one year after the attack on the US Capitol and a bombmaker is still at large. More than 700 people have been charged over the January 6 riot, but mystery surrounds the suspect who planted pipe bombs on Capitol Hill the night before the riots. Pipe bombs could have been a diversion In the early afternoon of January 6, …

Four officers who warded off US Capitol attack died of suicide
3 years, 4 months ago

Four officers who warded off US Capitol attack died of suicide

Al Jazeera  

Two officers were reported to have taken their own lives in July while two others died days after the January 6 riot. The US District of Columbia’s police department has announced that two more police officers who responded to the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol have died by suicide, bringing to four the number of known suicides …

Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security
3 years, 8 months ago

Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security

Al Jazeera  

New questions are being raised about security measures around the United States Congress after a vehicular assault on a security checkpoint killed one Capitol Police officer, injured another and ended with the driver of the car shot dead. Officer William “Billy” Evans succumbed to his injuries, according to acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman. “We are devastated to share the …

‘THIS IS ME': Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege
3 years, 10 months ago

‘THIS IS ME': Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — These suspects weren’t exactly in hiding. “Sooo we’ve stormed Capitol Hill lol,” one woman texted someone while inside the building. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said prosecutors were “closely looking at evidence related to the sedition charges” and he believed “the results will bear fruit very soon.” Many rioters posted selfies inside the Capitol to their social media …

Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades

Live Mint  

The takeover in 2016 by right-wing extremists of a federal bird sanctuary in Oregon. Among those who participated in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol were members of the Oath Keepers, which often recruits current and former military, police or other first responders; the Proud Boys neo-fascist group; followers of QAnon, which spreads bizarre conspiracy theories; racists and …

Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Among those who participated in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol were …

FBI says 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots, agencies monitoring 'concerning online chatter'
3 years, 11 months ago

FBI says 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots, agencies monitoring 'concerning online chatter'

India Today  

Following last week’s riots at the US Capitol in which hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the building in a bid to overturn the election results, US security agencies have said more than 100 people have been arrested so far. The security agencies are also monitoring “an extensive amount of concerning online chatter” ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January …

Photos: Aftermath of US Capitol breach
3 years, 11 months ago

Photos: Aftermath of US Capitol breach

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Aftermath of US Capitol breach Scenes from the Capitol the day after hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the building seeking to overturn the election result.. 1 / 11 Workers install heavy-duty security fencing around the US Capitol a day after supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the premises in Washington, DC. 3 / 11 Workers clean damage near …

US Capitol hill storming: Police officer’s death intensifies siege questions
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol hill storming: Police officer’s death intensifies siege questions

Hindustan Times  

A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, a violent siege that is forcing hard questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol Police to secure the area. Two House Democrats on committees overseeing the Capitol police budgets said those responsible need to be held …

US Capitol police officer dies of injuries in riot by Donald Trump supporters
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol police officer dies of injuries in riot by Donald Trump supporters

India Today  

A US Capitol police officer has died of injuries suffered during a riot led by supporters of President Donald Trump. In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Trump stormed the Capitol building on Thursday and clashed with police. President Donald Trump condemned the violent supporters who stormed the US Capitol, saying they …

US Capitol Police officer dies after clash with pro-Trump mob
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol Police officer dies after clash with pro-Trump mob

Al Jazeera  

Officer Brian D Sicknick died on Thursday due to injuries sustained during clashes with rioters at the Capitol. A US Capitol Police officer has died of injuries sustained during clashes with supporters of President Donald Trump, who stormed the Capitol building to prevent Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden, police said late on Thursday. Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations …

Capitol riots: Names of people killed during Washington DC siege released
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol riots: Names of people killed during Washington DC siege released

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Metro City Police Department confirmed that 50-year-old Benjamin …

Capitol police chief defends response to ‘criminal’ rioters
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol police chief defends response to ‘criminal’ rioters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Capitol Police defended his department’s response to the storming of the Capitol, saying Thursday that officers “acted valiantly when faced with thousands of individuals involved in violent riotous actions.” Washington’s mayor called the police response “a failure.” Chief Steven Sund, in his first public comment on the mayhem from Wednesday, said in a …

Why Did Nobody Protect the US Capitol? Police Draw Wrath as 4 Dead in Attack by Pro-Trump Mob
3 years, 11 months ago

Why Did Nobody Protect the US Capitol? Police Draw Wrath as 4 Dead in Attack by Pro-Trump Mob

News 18  

As the world watched in horror the violence in the US’s Capitol Hill, where four people were killed, security experts in the US questioned the police over its failure to stop the incident that led to the deaths of at least four persons. The US Capitol Police force was caught unprepared by a mob of pro-Trump extremists in a failure …

US Capitol siege: Donald Trump supporters occupy Congress, vandalise Nancy Pelosi's office; at least four dead in riots
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol siege: Donald Trump supporters occupy Congress, vandalise Nancy Pelosi's office; at least four dead in riots

Firstpost  

The pro-Trump mob took over the presiding officer’s chair in the Senate, the offices of the House speaker and the Senate dais, where one yelled, ‘Trump won that election’ Washington: “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors. The pro-Trump mob took over …

Capitol riots: Dozens of arrests as police find molotov cocktails, pipe bombs and guns at pro-Trump siege
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol riots: Dozens of arrests as police find molotov cocktails, pipe bombs and guns at pro-Trump siege

The Independent  

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Capitol riot photos: what I saw inside the building when pro-Trump rioters took over.
54 years, 11 months ago

Capitol riot photos: what I saw inside the building when pro-Trump rioters took over.

Slate  

When Donald Trump told gathered supporters in D.C. Wednesday afternoon that “we’re going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue, and we’re going to the Capitol,” they didn’t wait. I paid for this.” At one point, I’m pretty sure I saw Gavin McInnes, the Proud Boys founder, strolling around inside in military-style gear. Others seemed to notice too: I heard murmurs of …

Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

The Hindu  

Four people died on the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday and 52 people have been arrested, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert J. Contee said Wednesday evening, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented effort to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden's election victory. In a late-night news conference, Mr. Contee said that 47 of the …

US Capitol Building Siege: Know Why & How The Attack Started
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol Building Siege: Know Why & How The Attack Started

ABP News  

Interrupting the process of affirming Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, angry protesters President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, resulting in a clash with the police. Incited by President Trumps speech outside the White House Grounds, the protesters outside turned into a mob which bust through the barriers meagerly installed outside the Capitol Building. Pro-Trump Supporters Storm Capitol Building In …

Woman Dead, Explosive Devices Seized: All You Need To Know About US Capitol Chaos
3 years, 11 months ago

Woman Dead, Explosive Devices Seized: All You Need To Know About US Capitol Chaos

ABP News  

A lady was shot dead Wednesday inside the US Capitol amid chaotic scenes in Washington as supporters of President Donald Trump entered the building in anger over his election defeat. Twitter on Wednesday took the extraordinary step of locking President Trump’s account, depriving the president of his favorite means of communication after violent Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. Vice President …

US Capitol Hill Siege HIGHLIGHTS: China Likens Riots To Hong Kong Protests, Netizens Say Karma
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol Hill Siege HIGHLIGHTS: China Likens Riots To Hong Kong Protests, Netizens Say Karma

ABP News  

US Capitol Hill Siege LIVE Updates: In an "unprecedented assault" on democracy in America, thousands of angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol and clashed with police, resulting in casualty and multiple injuries and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election. However, US lawmakers reconvened to certify Electoral College votes after …

'Democracy Under Assault': Joe Biden Calls Capitol Violence 'Insurrection' as Senate Reconvenes
3 years, 11 months ago

'Democracy Under Assault': Joe Biden Calls Capitol Violence 'Insurrection' as Senate Reconvenes

News 18  

President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced the storming of the US Capitol as an “insurrection” and demanded President Donald Trump go on television to call an end to the violent “siege.” “At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault,” the veteran Democrat said in Wilmington, after hundreds of Trump supporters protesting his election defeat swarmed the Capitol building and …

US Capitol cleared of pro-Trump rioters as Congress aims to certify election results: ‘These thugs are not running us off’
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol cleared of pro-Trump rioters as Congress aims to certify election results: ‘These thugs are not running us off’

The Independent  

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4 dead, 52 arrested after Donald Trump supporters storm US Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

4 dead, 52 arrested after Donald Trump supporters storm US Capitol

Live Mint  

The chaotic and violent scene unfolded at the US Capitol as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the building to protest the Electoral College vote. Instagram blocks Donald Trump account Social media giants Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday have blocked US President Donald Trump from posting on their platforms as rioters attacked the US Capitol and violent protests broke …

In Pictures: The storming of the US Capitol building
3 years, 11 months ago

In Pictures: The storming of the US Capitol building

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed a session of Congress held Wednesday to certify Joe Biden’s election win, triggering unprecedented chaos and violence at the heart of American democracy and accusations Trump was attempting a coup. Pledging not to be deterred, legislators resumed business after dark and the Senate soundly rejected the first of several expected challenges to Biden’s win, with …

30 arrested for curfew breach after US Capitol violence, rioting
3 years, 11 months ago

30 arrested for curfew breach after US Capitol violence, rioting

India Today  

As thousands of Trump supporters invaded the US Capitol and stormed the building indulging in violence and arson, police arrested 30 people for violating the curfew in Washington DC. On Wednesday, curfew had been imposed after thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump broke into the Capitol, halting the US Congress session on a day it convened to certify Joe …

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol

NPR  

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Updated Friday at 12:05 a.m. "At approximately 9:30 p.m. this evening, United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty," a statement from the U.S. Capitol Police said. Sponsor Message The statement …

Hours before dying, Trump supporter said 'nothing can stop us', then rioters stormed US Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Hours before dying, Trump supporter said 'nothing can stop us', then rioters stormed US Capitol

India Today  

The Trump supporter who was killed in police firing during the riots at the US Capitol on Thursday had tweeted hours before the riots and said “nothing will stop us”. The woman has been identified by the local media as ‘Ashli Babbit’ who is known as a veteran Trump supporter and was constantly tweeting about the Capitol riots. Metropolitan Police …

Where Was Security When A Pro-Trump Mob Stormed The Capitol?
3 years, 11 months ago

Where Was Security When A Pro-Trump Mob Stormed The Capitol?

NPR  

Where Was Security When A Pro-Trump Mob Stormed The Capitol? According to police, four people died, including one woman shot dead by Capitol Police, and three who died on the Capitol grounds from unspecified "medical emergencies." Sponsor Message Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday that the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department would be the lead agency and would coordinate with the …

Who are the US Capitol rioters?
3 years, 11 months ago

Who are the US Capitol rioters?

Al Jazeera  

Shocked reactions to US Capitol siege continue as images, details of pro-Trump demonstrators in Congress emerge. The rioters descended on Washington, DC, for a rally to support US President Donald Trump and “Stop the Steal”, a movement to keep Trump in office that alleges fraud cost him the November election and gave President-elect Joe Biden victory. — CommonAshSense January 5, …

Four dead in D.C. riots as mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Four dead in D.C. riots as mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol

LA Times  

Supporters of President Trump crowd around an entrance to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Four people died as supporters of President Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said those who died included a woman who was shot by Capitol Police, as well as three others who died in medical emergencies. Police said …

Congress protests: Capitol offices evacuated as pro-Trump rioters clash with police
3 years, 11 months ago

Congress protests: Capitol offices evacuated as pro-Trump rioters clash with police

The Independent  

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Pro-Trump Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol In Deadly Attack On Democracy
3 years, 11 months ago

Pro-Trump Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol In Deadly Attack On Democracy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Hundreds of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, aggressively breaching the legislative chambers in an effort to derail the joint congressional session where the 2020 election results were to be formally certified. “The violence at our Nation’s Capitol building is an intolerable attack on a fundamental …

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