Andrew Harnik, The Associated PressRep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday.
Andrew Harnik, The Associated PressSen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., stops to look at damage in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday.
Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesWorkers clean damage near an overrun Capitol Police checkpoint a day after a pro-Trump mob broke into the US Capitol Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesThe U.S. Capitol as seen Jan. 7 in Washington, D.C.
Samuel Corum, Getty ImagesPolice officers survey the damage and debris left on the Eastern steps of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. Following a rally yesterday with President Donald Trump on the National Mall, a pro-Trump mob stormed and broke into the U.S. Capitol causing a Joint Session of Congress to delay the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty ImagesA member of the Capitol police tapes off access to the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7, 2021, one day after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesA scarf is left behind outside a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Congress has finished the certification for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral college win after pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped the process.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court is seen through a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Congress has finished the certification for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral college win after pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped the process.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesMembers of the U.S. Capitol Police test open a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Congress has finished the certification for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral college win after pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped the process.
Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesA worker cleans broken glass from one of the entrances to the US Capitol after a pro-Trump mob broke into the building during protests the previous day Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Andrew Harnik, The Associated PressAn ATF police officer cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday.
J. Scott Applewhite, The Associated PressMembers of the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesA worker walks while clearing damage a day after a pro-Trump mob broke into the US Capitol Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty ImagesOverturned furniture and broken glass litter a hallway of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7, 2021, one day after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesRemnants of tear gas, pepper spray and fire extinguisher are seen covering a hallway at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Congress has finished the certification for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral college win after pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped the process.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty ImagesMembers of the office of the Architect of the US Capitol check for damage in the Rotunda in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7, 2021, one day after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesDamage is seen on an entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Congress has finished the certification for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral college win after pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped the process.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesA member of the U.S. Capitol Police stands guard a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Congress has finished the certification for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral college win after pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped the process.
John Moore, Getty ImagesDC National Guard CMSgt Allan Gilbreath stands guard outside the east side of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 07, 2021 in Washington, DC. Supporters of President Trump had stormed and desecrated the building the day before as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
John Minchillo, The Associated PressDC National Guard stands outside a mostly quiet Capitol, Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, as workers place security fencing in place. The House and Senate certified the Democrat's electoral college win early Thursday after a violent throng of pro-Trump rioters spent hours Wednesday running rampant through the Capitol. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressThe Capitol stands mostly quiet, Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. The House and Senate certified the Democrat's electoral college win early Thursday after a violent throng of pro-Trump rioters spent hours Wednesday running rampant through the Capitol. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police.
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Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday.
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Security personnel, lawmakers and staff inspected the damage and cleaned up the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, the day after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building.























