US Congress building under attack

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The United States Senate and House of Representatives have been evacuated after furious supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol Building to halt the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

January 7, 2021 — 8.33am

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Protesters supporting U.S. President Donald Trump break into the U.S. Capitol 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 protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during demonstrations in the nation's capital.Credit:Getty Images

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U.S. Capitol Police stand detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress.Credit:Getty Images

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(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) A person lies on the ground after being shot during the protest.Credit:Bloomberg

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U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress.Credit:Getty Images

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Demonstrators enter the U.S. Capitol after breaching security fencing.Credit:Bloomberg

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A protester sits in the Senate Chamber and takes photos.Credit:Getty Images

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Protesters enter the Senate Chamber and sit in the seats after it was evacuated.Credit:Getty Images

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Protesters gather inside the U.S. Capitol Building.Credit:Getty Images

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Demonstrators walk through the U.S. Capitol after breaching barricades to the building.Credit:Bloomberg

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A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber.Credit:Getty Images

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Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber.Credit:Getty Images

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A protester is seen rejoicing inside the US Capitol Building.Credit:Getty Images

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Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol Building. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations.Credit:Getty Images