Law Enforcement beefed up at Capitol after curfew

A large number of police and law enforcement fanned out on east side of U.S. Capitol, moving pro-Trump supporters and back after a mob broke into building halting constitutional process of voting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win. actions took place following a curfew that began in nation's capital at 6 pm.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Congress would resume Electoral College proceedings once Capitol is cleared of pro-Donald Trump protesters and safe for use.

Pelosi said she me decision Wednesday in consultation with Pentagon, Justice Department and vice president, who will preside.Trump h encourd his supporters to come to Washington to fight Congress’ formal approval of President-elect Joe Biden’s win.He held a rally earlier Wednesday and urged his supporters to march to Capitol, telling m to “get rid of weak Congress people” and saying, “get weak ones get out; this is time for strength.”

Trump has repeatedly told his supporters that vember election was stolen from him, even though that is t true.Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said Wednesday that Justice Department has been working with U.S. Capitol Police and or federal law enforcement ncies to secure Capitol.He says hundreds of federal nts from Justice Department ncies were sent to assist. He called it an “unacceptable situation” and said federal prosecutors “intend to enforce laws of our land.” Dozens of President Donald Trump’s supporters breached security perimeter and entered Capitol.  y were seen fighting with officers both inside building and outside.

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