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…
