Cogressdeitters told to wear gas masks as police fight protesters inside capitol
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/live-updates-pence-has-power-to-block-certification-trump-saysLive Updates: Congress hit by violence from protesters amid Electoral Vote certification
About a dozen Republican senators say they'll object to states' election results
By Adam Shaw | Fox News
Senate meets to certify Electoral College vote
Congress on Wednesday met to certify the Electoral College vote, but was forced to go into lockdown as the Capitol Building was hit by violence from protesters and reports of suspicious packages.
FAST FACTS
Trump has repeatedly charged for two months that the presidential election was "rigged."
Pence will preside over the joint session on Wednesday, but he is expected to play a mostly ceremonial role.
Protesters from a pro-Trump rally descended on the Capitol, clashing with police and leading authorities to lockdown the buildings -- and put the chambers into recess as lawmakers debated the certification of the Electoral College votes.
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9 minutes ago
Trump urges protesters to stay 'peaceful' amid continuing violence
Trump tweets, urging protesters to "stay peaceful!"
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10 minutes ago
Cotton says 'this needs to end now'
Sen. Tom Cotton calls for an end to all violence as protesters enter the Capitol building.