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• Capitol police chief defends response to rioters as lawmakers vow investigation

  Democrats said it appeared Capitol police were not prepared for the violent breaching of the government building, with some suggesting there could be firings and other punishments.

  World

  Jan 7, 2021
  
• Photos, videos show chaos as Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

   A riot was declared by D.C. police and a 6 p.m. curfew was imposed by Washington officials after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

  Politics

  Jan 6, 2021
  
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• US Capitol briefly locked down for 2nd time in week

  The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly locked down Tuesday, the second time in a week amid nervousness over recent shootings.

  World

  Jul 12, 2016
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• Lockdown lifted as man’s suicide attempt causes U.S. Capitol security alert

  Police say the U.S. Capitol is on lockdown as a precaution after shots were fired in what appears to be an attempted suicide.

  Crime

  Apr 11, 2015