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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 ---

02:23 (IST) Jan 07

At President Donald Trump's direction, National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services

Kayleigh McEnany, White House press secretary

02:10 (IST) Jan 07

Homeland Security sending additional federal agents to US Capitol to help quell violence

01:41 (IST) Jan 07

Protesters backing President Trump breach the US Capitol, forcing a delay in constitutional process to affirm Biden win.

01:41 (IST) Jan 07

President Trump is in the private dining room off the Oval Office as Capitol protests grow

01:36 (IST) Jan 07

Protesters are in the Senate chamber, according to a press pool reporter; lawmakers on the third floor of the US Capitol are being evacuated

01:35 (IST) Jan 07

Supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump hold a demonstration at US Capitol in Washington DC as Congress debates certification of Joe Biden's electoral victory.

#WATCH | Supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump hold a demonstration at US Capitol in Washington DC as Co… https://t.co/4pwNH7NZ4a
— ANI (@ANI) 1609963460000

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01:21 (IST) Jan 07

There's an armed standoff at the House of Representatives. Police officers have their guns drawn at someone who is trying to reach the front door, reports Bloomberg

01:15 (IST) Jan 07

Trump tweets after US Capitol goes into emergency recess

Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 1609961938000

01:14 (IST) Jan 07

Tear gas has been dispersed in the Capitol as per Bloomberg reporters

01:09 (IST) Jan 07

Washington mayor sets 6:00 pm curfew amid election protest chaos.

01:03 (IST) Jan 07

A protester holds a Trump flag inside the US Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.

01:01 (IST) Jan 07

Trump blasts Mike Pence

Mike Pence didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, gi… https://t.co/pNct6O9uuy
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 1609961062000

00:49 (IST) Jan 07

US Capitol in lockdown as pro-Trump demonstrators rally while Congress debates certification of Biden's electoral victory.

00:41 (IST) Jan 07

Outside, demonstrators tried to shove their way into the Capitol, scuffling with police, after a fiery rally near the White House in which Trump prodded his supporters to march to Capitol Hill.

00:29 (IST) Jan 07

Half of our voters are being conditioned by the outgoing president to believe that when his party loses an election, the results must not be legitimate.

Chuck Schumer addresses the Senate on the US election certification

00:17 (IST) Jan 07

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell says overruling presidential election would "damage our republic forever."

“I will vote to respect the people’s decision and defend our system of government as we know it.”

00:14 (IST) Jan 07

Top Republican warns of democratic "death spiral" if US election result overturned, reports AFP.

Top Senate Democrat says Republicans endorsing "attempted coup" with Biden objections.

00:01 (IST) Jan 07

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters, including members of far-right groups, at a rally in Washington

"You don't concede when there's theft involved," Trump said after taking the stage. "Our country has had enough and we will not take it any more," he told his supporters

23:53 (IST) Jan 06

Read: Trump and US on edge as Democrats, ahead in Georgia run-off elections, on verge of trifecta

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23:51 (IST) Jan 06

Republican lawmakers challenge Arizona Electoral College result

Republican lawmakers objected to the US Congress certifying Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the state of Arizona last November. The move is expected to be overruled by the full House of Representatives and Senate.