Guns are drawn on House floor after protesters try to storm chamber
U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber on January 06, 2021. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - Protesters backing President Trump breached the US Capitol, forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm Democrat Joe Biden's win.
U.S. Capitol police officers pointed their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during the joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021.
Members of Congress inside the chamber were told by police to put on gas masks after tear gas was dispersed in Capitol Rotunda.
Mob storms U.S. Capitol
Thousands of pro-Trump supporters descended on Washington, D.C., and converged on the U.S. Capitol. Several dozen forced their way past barricades and police officers and broke into the building, which went on lockdown. (Videos via Storyful)
Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump pro
U.S. Capitol Police stand detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.