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Biden has been certified.

(many many hours of certain Republicans challenging vote outcomes)

The Capitol has been cleared. Scenes of destruction remain: flags, wrecked lecterns etc.

Trump's account has been blocked from Twitter.

James Clyburn, who was involved in the civil rights movement, said 'I have faced violent hatred before. I was not deterred then, and I will not be deterred now. Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes.'

Pelosi has confirmed Biden will be certified nonetheless.

Sen. Mitt Romey has said 'what happened at the U.S. Capitol today was an insurrection, incited by the President of the United States'.

Mike Pence has told 'anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building.'

George Bush has condemned actions of protesters at DC today.

Curfew in DC (6pm-6am).

Woman shot has died. May she rest in peace.

13 people arrested, according to DC police chief.

A sergeant at arms has declared the Capitol 'secure'.

Ivanka Trump has come under fire for describing the protesters as 'patriots'.

Pentagon has says Pence, not Trump, authorised the deployment of the National Guard.

The north terrace of the Capitol has been cleared as law enforcement uses tear gas.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (Illinois) has credited 'quick thinking' ground staff for securing ballots cast.

Rep Ilhan Omar, of Missouri, has revealed she plans to initiate an impeachment of Trump.

In a tweet Twitter has prevented users from interacting with, Trump told his supporters to go home ('I know your pain, I know your hurt. We had an election that was stolen from us. It was a landslide election, and everyone knows it, especially the other side, but you have to go home now. We have to have peace. We have to have law and order.'), yet even as he did so, he praised the 'special people' behind the events.

Meanwhile photos are emerging of protesters in Pelosi's office, and on the senate floor. Meanwhile, thefts are taking place, with on protester taking a podium.

Biden has labelled the events as an 'unprecedented assault, unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times', calling the Capitol a 'citadel of liberty'.

The US acting defense secretary has confirmed the national guard has been deployed.

Nato secretary general has just tweeted, referring to 'shocking scenes in Washington, D.C. The outcome of this democratic election must be respected'.

Virginia and Maryland have also sent their national guards to Washington. Virginia has also sent it's state troopers.

White House has confirmed National Guard are headed towards the Capitol.

The slow reaction to protesters is contrasted against the actions against BLM protesters, in which national guard was deployed far earlier.

Pence has called for peace, in an unprecedented move from the VP.

Capitol police have detained protesters.

National guard and state troupers have finally been deployed into Washington.

The Curious Times has contacted both Biden and Trump's campaigns, and we will tell you as soon as we get a reply.

A woman has been shot on Capitol grounds, and is in critical condition.

Trump's former chief of staff has called on Trump to tell his supporters to go home and stop their actions at the Capitol.

Former DC Police Chief Charles Ramey has labelled the actions of the protesters as being 'as close to a coup attempt as this country has ever seen', according to news outlet 'The Recount'.

Donald Trump has once again asked his supporters to remain peaceful for the second time today: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346912780700577792

The National Guard has not been allowed to deploy in and around the Capitol, in and unprecedented move from the department of defense.

There are fears for Mike Pence's safety after Trump denounced him in a tweet earlier this night.

The Capitol in Washington has been breached. Pro-trump protesters have managed to break through lines of personnel in and around the Capitol. Members of the house have been evacuated, and there have been reports of gunfire.