
Jan 6
On January 6, 2021, a group of pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, aiming to halt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The day began with President Donald Trump addressing his followers, urging them to march to the Capitol. As the crowd breached the building, they engaged in violent clashes with police, caused significant property damage, and forced lawmakers to evacuate. The chaos led to several deaths and numerous injuries. In the aftermath, extensive investigations were conducted, resulting in numerous arrests and ongoing legal proceedings. This event has had a profound impact on American politics and security measures at the Capitol.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks as Congress reconvenes in the House chamber to debate Arizona's certification of electoral college votes at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post/POOL)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Broken windows, trash and debris litter the halls of the U.S. Capitol after rioters breached the interior interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after protestors breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting a joint congressional session to certify the Electoral College vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Thousands of protestors surround the U.S. Capitol to protest the certification of the Electoral College vote by Congress in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Rioters broke down barricades, climbed scaffolding erected for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, and pushed passed law enforcement to gain entry into the building. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protestors gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the Electoral College vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after rioters breached the Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Capitol police gather backup as rioters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Rioters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members barricade doors while taking cover after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after rioters breached the Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after rioters breached the Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after rioters breached the Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)


WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protestors are detained inside the U.S. Capitol after interrupting a congressional session to certify the Electoral College vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members barricade doors while taking cover after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members barricade doors while taking cover after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members barricade doors while taking cover after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Capitol Police gather backup as protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Capitol police gather backup as rioters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Rioters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Police and military personnel remain inside the U.S. Capitol as Congress resumes the session to certify the Electoral College votes following a breach by rioters, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and his daughter walk through the halls of the capitol as Congress resumes the session to certify the Electoral College votes following a breach of the Capitol by rioters, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Trash and debris litter the halls of the U.S. Capitol after rioters breached the interior interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Trash and debris litter the halls of the U.S. Capitol after rioters breached the interior interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Trash and debris litter the halls of the U.S. Capitol after rioters breached the interior interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Trash and debris litter the halls of the U.S. Capitol after rioters breached the interior interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Police and military personnel remain inside the U.S. Capitol as Congress resumes the session to certify the Electoral College votes following a breach by rioters, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) passes military personnel remain inside the U.S. Capitol as Congress resumes the session to certify the Electoral College votes following a breach by rioters, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Capitol Police gather backup as protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and his daughter walk through the halls of the capitol as Congress resumes the session to certify the Electoral College votes following a breach of the Capitol by rioters, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Capitol Police gather backup as protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after protestors breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting a joint congressional session to certify the Electoral College vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members barricade doors while taking cover after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members barricade doors while taking cover after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protestors are detained inside the U.S. Capitol after interrupting a congressional session to certify the Electoral College vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after rioters breached the Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and his daughter walk through the halls of the capitol as Congress resumes the session to certify the Electoral College votes following a breach of the Capitol by rioters, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protestors are detained inside the U.S. Capitol after interrupting a congressional session to certify the Electoral College vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Protesters fight to gain access to the U.S. Capitol during a joint congressional session to certify the electoral college vote in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- JAN 6- Congressional staff members are evacuated by the Capitol Police after rioters breached the Capitol interrupting the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Amanda Voisard/for The Washington Post)













































