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Live updates: Biden blames outgoing US President Trump for violence at Capitol

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 08, 2021, 06:15:41 IST

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Live updates: Biden blames outgoing US President Trump for violence at Capitol

A day after Washington DC witnessed unprecedented scenes with the US Capitol being stormed by Donald Trump supporters, President-Elect Joe Biden termed Capitol protests 'one of the darkest days' in American history. Stay with TOI for live updates ---

04:51 (IST) Jan 07

Woman shot in US Capitol unrest dies, according to police - reports AFP.

04:19 (IST) Jan 07

US Capitol building in Washington DC is now secure, reports Reuters.

03:49 (IST) Jan 07

Several officers are injured, reports Reuters.

03:24 (IST) Jan 07

Trump tells violent mob to 'go home' after egging on protests

03:16 (IST) Jan 07

At least one explosive device was found near the US Capitol during occupation by Trump supporters. Law enforcement officials say it's no longer a threat.

03:09 (IST) Jan 07

Twitter removes ability to reply, retweet or like Trump's video tweet addressing supporters, citing the risk of violence.

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03:05 (IST) Jan 07

We had an election that was stolen from us. That was a landslide election & everyone knows it, especially the other side. But you have to go home now. We have to have peace. We've to have law & order. We don't want anybody hurt

US President Donald Trump

03:04 (IST) Jan 07

'Horrendous scenes from the US'

Horrendous scenes from the US. These are not ‘protestors’ - this a direct attack on democracy and legislators carr… https://t.co/JyIqJkmdYx
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) 1609966316000

03:03 (IST) Jan 07

'Disgraceful scenes in US Congress'

Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital th… https://t.co/ge5KfHHYlx
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) 1609967190000

03:00 (IST) Jan 07

Trump, in video posted to Twitter, tells protesters, 'You have to go home now. We have to have peace,' while reiterating false claims about the election being fraudulent.

02:55 (IST) Jan 07

Trump tells his supporters to leave Capitol after siege.

02:50 (IST) Jan 07

President-elect Biden brands US Capitol violence "insurrection" - reports AFP.

02:49 (IST) Jan 07

At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault. Unlike anything we've seen in modern times. An assault on citadel of liberty, the Capitol itself. An assault on people's representatives and the Capitol Hill police, sworn to protect them

US President-Elect Joe Biden

02:41 (IST) Jan 07

The scenes of chaos at the Capitol today do not reflect America, says President-elect Joe Biden. This is not dissent. It's disorder

US President-Elect Joe Biden

02:40 (IST) Jan 07

Democratic congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer in a joint statement call on President Trump to "demand" all protesters leave US Capitol grounds "immediately."

02:33 (IST) Jan 07

The entire DC National Guard has been activated by the Department of Defense following a pro-Donald Trump mob breaching the US Capitol.

02:30 (IST) Jan 07

Canada PM Trudeau expresses concern about violence in Washington.

02:30 (IST) Jan 07

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the walls of the US Capitol and hang a giant American flag.

02:29 (IST) Jan 07

Multiple officers have been injured with at least one transported to the hospital, reports CNN quoting 'multiple sources'

02:26 (IST) Jan 07

Vice President Pence calls for violence at US Capitol to "stop now".