Tensions remain high in Washington following Capitol siege, Trump impeachment
Tensions have remained high in the US Capitol following last week’s deadly riots.
Pro-Trump supporters breached the Capitol building, with violent scenes resulting in five deaths.
Members of the National Guard descended on Washington, keeping a 24-hour watch as the House of Representatives voted on Thursday to impeach Donald Trump for a second time.
Security will remain heightened following the announcement and leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on January 20.
Jan 14, 2021, updated Jan 29, 2021
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5/15House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds a signed article of impeachment against Donald Trump at the Capitol on January 13.

6/15Members of the National Guard will keep security high leading up to Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony.
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8/15Mr Trump tells reporters on January 12 that people thought his speech at the rally was "totally appropriate".
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10/15President Donald Trump speaks at 'Stop the Steal' Rally on January 6, 2021. His supporters stormed the US Capitol in the hours after the rally.

11/15US authorities are battening down the Capitol as Donald Trump cultists return for a fresh rally.
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