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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
1/15Security is increased throughout Washington following the breach of the Capitol.
2/15The National Guard keeps watch as the House of Representatives vote on Trump impeachment.
3/15Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi heads to the House Floor for the impeachment debate.
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4/15Members of the National Guard sleep in the US Capitol building as further unrest is predicted.
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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7/15Off-duty members of the National Guard nap between shifts in Capitol building.
8/15Mr Trump tells reporters on January 12 that people thought his speech at the rally was "totally appropriate".
9/15Donald Trump arrives in Texas for his first public appearance since the Capitol siege.
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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.
12/15Trump supporters storm the Capitol after the 'Stop the Steal' rally.
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13/15Trump supporter waves an American flag in DC, eyes stinging from pepper spray.
14/15Pro-Trump mob invade the Capitol building, egged on by the President's call to action.
15/15The Capitol attack resulted in five deaths.
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