House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) declared that "help is needed" in a live phone interview with CBS News, in response to a mob breaching the U.S. Capitol and Senate chambers following a "March for Trump" demonstration against certifying Electoral College votes.
What he's saying: “I think for the security of others, I think help is needed," McCarthy said. "Let's get this under control."
Where it stands: Senators, House members and reporters have been evacuated to undisclosed locations, per Axios reporters on the ground. Vice President Mike Pence, overseeing the certification of Electoral College votes, was evacuated from the Senate chamber around 2 p.m.
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also connected with her caucus from a secure location, Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) told C-SPAN.
- Approximately five weapons — including long guns and hand guns — were recovered in the wake of the riot and roughly 13 people were arrested, police officials said at a 5 p.m. press briefing with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. All those arrested were from outside states, with three people from Maryland.
What to watch: Bowser issued a citywide curfew in response to the incident from 6 p.m. on Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday, after readying the National Guard prior to the planned mass demonstrations by Trump supporters. The FBI has deployed SWAT teams into the Capitol, following evacuations....
- Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced around 3:30 p.m. that he will send members of the Virginia National Guard in response to the incident, as well as 200 state troopers, after talking with Bowser, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
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