Speaker Nancy Pelosi says joint session to resume once US Capitol is 'secured'

Reacting to unprecedented attack on democracy, where thousands of angry supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed US Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, Speaker of US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi issued a statement. Calling US Capitol seige a shameful assault on country's democracy, Nancy Pelosi said that this will t deter authorities from ir responsibility towards Constitution. Speaking furr she said, that lawmakers would return for joint session of Congress on Wednesday night once it is cleared by security for use. 

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Nancy Pelosi: Joint session would resume despite US Capitol Seige

"To that end, in consultation with Leer Hoyer and Whip Clyburn and after calls to Pentagon, Justice Department and Vice President, we have decided we should proceed tonight at Capitol once it is cleared for use. Leer Hoyer will be sending out more guidance later today," said Speaker of US House of Representatives. 

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Stating that lawmakers always knew that this responsibility would take m into night, Pelosi said that night may be long but y are hopeful that ir purpose would be accomplished. This statement from Speaker of US House of representatives comes after joint session of US Congress presided over by Vice resident Mike Pence was disrupted by thousands of pro-Trump protestors. After this attack, Pence along with lawmakers were evacuated to safe locations. 

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US Capitol Seige

As US lawmakers moved towards certifying Joe Biden’s victory election, pro-Trump protesters breached Capitol on Wednesday (local time), forcing Senate to evacuate and Vice President Mike Pence to be ushered to a secure location. frenzied scene forced Congress to abruptly pause ceremonial event affirming Biden's sweeping win in vember 3 election and evacuate parts of building. One woman who was shot inside US Capitol has died. Multiple officers have also been injured during mob attack. doors of Senate have w been closed and locked, while DC Mayor Muriel Browser has anunced a citywide curfew from 6 pm until 6 am tomorrow.

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