Law Enforcement beefed up at Capitol after curfew

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

Pelosi said she made the decision Wednesday in consultation with the Pentagon, the Justice Department and the vice president, who will preside.Trump had encouraged 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 the Capitol, telling them to “get rid of the weak Congress people” and saying, “get the weak ones get out; this is the time for strength.”

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

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