![]() ![]() UNC System President Peter Hans speaks in a Wednesday committee meeting. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.UNC System examining tenure review, incentivizing faculty retirements Many protesters were wearing coats and jackets, but mask-wearing was sporadic. One group declined to share their names or where they were staying, but said they came as a group on a bus to Washington from Ohio. People were seen carrying Trump/Pence flags, American flags, Gadsden (“Don’t tread on me”) flags, and signs that say things like “Do Not Certify.” The crowds could be heard cheering and chanting a variety of phrases, including “stop the steal” and “fight for Trump.” Near the House side of the Capitol, someone could be heard preaching earlier Wednesday morning. Police were stationed inside the fencing in front of the Capitol building. There was a heavy police presence, and temporary fencing was set up at the edge of the driveways in front of the Capitol. Large screens were erected, playing Trump’s speech, to cheers from the crowd. “Reentry is authorized.”Īround 12:45 p.m., across from the Russell and Dirksen Senate office buildings, pro-Trump protesters gathered, cheering and chanting. The evacuation of the Cannon has been cleared, and any associated road closures will clear momentarily,” the alert said. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.”Īt 1:47 p.m., the department announced the evacuation was all clear. “If you are in the Cannon Building, take visitors, escape hoods, and Go Kits and report to the South tunnel connecting to the Longworth. If you are outside a building on Capitol Hill, follow the direction of law enforcement officers,” the alert read. All other staff should remain inside their building until further guidance is received from USCP. “INTERNAL RELOCATION: The Cannon Building is executing internal relocation due to police activity. Minutes later, at 1:39 p.m., the Capitol Police announced an internal relocation at Cannon. Madison was first evacuated at 1:10 p.m., and Cannon followed at 1:22 p.m. If you are outside, seek cover.”Įarlier, the Capitol Police ordered the evacuation of both the Cannon House Office Building and the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress. “You may move throughout the building(s) but stay away from exterior windows and doors. Capitol Building, no entry or exit is permitted at this time,” the alert said. “All buildings within the Capitol Complex, Capitol: Due to an external security threat located on the West Front of the U.S. Just minutes later, the Capitol Police halted any movement into or out of all buildings on the Capitol campus. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C. Pepper spray and tear gas is used as Trump supporters breached the U.S. All personnel should shelter in place in the Rayburn and Longworth House Office Buildings.” ![]() “Due to Police Activity, all personnel are advised to relocate from the Cannon House Office Building to the Rayburn and Longworth House Office buildings through the underground tunnels,” the Capitol Police alert said. ![]() urged all occupants of the Cannon House Office Building to move to Rayburn and Longworth, which are accessible from Cannon through underground routes, which are closed to the public Wednesday. Wednesday issued a lockdown of the Capitol complex, urging people to move into the nearest office, lock doors, take emergency equipment, and stay away from external doors and windows. The scene was chaotic as animated groups of pro-Trump protesters met a line of Capitol Police officers en route to the Capitol, where Congress is poised to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, despite several pairs of Senate and House Republican objectors.īecause of an internal security threat, the Capitol Police at 2:18 p.m. Grassley and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, all in the presidential line of succession, have been taken to secure locations by Capitol Police and the Secret Service. Vice President Mike Pence, Senate President Pro Tempore Charles E. The two chambers, in the midst of debating objections to Arizona’s electoral votes, were evacuated. WASHINGTON (CQ-Roll Call via Tribune News Service) - Supporters of President Donald Trump who want Congress to overturn his Electoral College loss clashed with Capitol Police, breached barriers and stormed into the Capitol on Wednesday, while lawmakers were in the midst of certifying the election results, causing a lockdown of the Capitol campus. Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Sipa USA via TNS Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a person attempting to enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. ![]()
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