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Capitol Report: Congress looks to resume confirmation of Biden victory after protesters storm Capitol building in Washington

A joint session of Congress remains on recess Wednesday evening after protesters broke into the Capitol building during a joint session meant to officially confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the November presidential election, though many members say the proceedings will resume some time Wednesday night.

The building was first penetrated around 2 p.m. Eastern Time and it was shortly before 6 p.m. that the House Sergeant at Arms told reporters that the Capitol was cleared. Capitol police engaged in an armed standoff…

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