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DC Mayor: There Will Be Law And Order

(Washington, DC) — DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says there will be law and order in the Nation’s Capitol. Bowser called the violent protesters that stormed the Capitol Building shameful and promised that they will be held accountable. She said a curfew is in place in DC from six tonight until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow and urged everyone to stay home and stay calm. She added that there is a perimeter around the Capitol Building and the House and Senate are being cleared of any protesters.

At Least Two Real Explosive Devices Found In DC

(Washington, DC) — Some of the potential threats of pipe bombs across D.C. ended up being real. Authorities found at least two pipe bombs, one at the building that houses the Republican National Committee offices and another in the U.S. Capitol complex. The official said these were real explosive devices and they were blown up to be rendered safe. The threat of pipe bombs has come after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol during the certification of the Presidential Election.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Denounces Violence In DC

(Washington, DC) — The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, is denouncing the chaos that is going on at the U.S. Capitol. Wolf tweeted any form of violence is unacceptable and that no one has the right to attack federal institutions regardless of motivation. Wolf said the protesters will be held accountable for their actions. He is supporting the Capitol Police to reestablish order. The U.S. Capitol has been placed in lockdown after protesters interrupted the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s win today.

DC Mayor Condemns Capitol Protests

(Washington, DC) — Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is condemning the ongoing protests at the U.S. Capitol. Bowser told reporters that the protests are unlawful and unpatriotic. She vowed that perpetrators will be held accountable. Bowser has established an overnight curfew starting at six o’clock tonight, Eastern time. She said a secure law enforcement perimeter will be established overnight around the Capitol complex. Pro-Trump activists stormed the Capitol as lawmakers tried to ratify the results of the presidential election. During an earlier rally, President Trump urged supporters to march to the Capitol. Protesters got inside the Capitol, prompting an evacuation of lawmakers.

Short History Of Capitol Violence

(Undated) — While the violent events at the Capitol might seem unfamiliar, it’s not unprecedented. One instance can be dated back to 1814 when British troops stormed Washington and burned multiple buildings. The U.S. Capitol and President’s Mansion were among those set aflame in the invasion. In 1983, a bombing took place at the Capitol in response to U.S. military actions in Grenada and Lebanon. Even though the explosion was very damaging to part of the building, no was killed in the blast.