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Chilling images from the Capitol riot: Jan. 6 insurrection in photos

Rioters stand on the US Capitol building to protest the official election of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 6, 2021 on Washington DC.
Rioters stand on the US Capitol building to protest the official election of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 6, 2021 on Washington DC.
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People line up near the Washington Monument waiting to get into a rally near the White House in Washington, DC early in the morning as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
People line up near the Washington Monument waiting to get into a rally near the White House in Washington, DC early in the morning as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Protesters swarm the U.S. Capitol building as protests in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Protesters swarm the U.S. Capitol building as protests in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Posing with a noose outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Posing with a noose outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Trump rioters storm the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.
Trump rioters storm the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.
Jerry Habraken, USA TODAY
Pro-Trump rioters climb the stairs outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington DC.
Pro-Trump rioters climb the stairs outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington DC.
Jerry Habraken, USA TODAY Network
Pro-Trump rioters storm the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.
Pro-Trump rioters storm the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.
Jerry Habraken, USA TODAY
Smoke grenades are set off by law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021 at the US Capitol, in an attempt to clear protestors.
Smoke grenades are set off by law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021 at the US Capitol, in an attempt to clear protestors.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
A Capitol police officer looks out of a broken window as pro-Trump rioters gather on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.
A Capitol police officer looks out of a broken window as pro-Trump rioters gather on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty Images
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Pro-Trump rioters protest inside the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Pro-Trump rioters protest inside the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
SAUL LOEB, AFP Via Getty Images
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
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A supporter of President Trump carries a Confederate flag as he protests in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, in Washington, DC on Jan. 6, 2021,
A supporter of President Trump carries a Confederate flag as he protests in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, in Washington, DC on Jan. 6, 2021,
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People shelter in the House gallery as Pro-Trump rioters try to break in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
People shelter in the House gallery as Pro-Trump rioters try to break in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Pro-Trump rioter Josiah Colt is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Josiah Colt turned himself in at the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Boise, Idaho on Jan. 12, 2021.
Pro-Trump rioter Josiah Colt is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Josiah Colt turned himself in at the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Boise, Idaho on Jan. 12, 2021.
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Police with guns drawn watch as rioters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Police with guns drawn watch as rioters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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A supporter of President Donald Trump sits inside the office of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi inside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
A supporter of President Donald Trump sits inside the office of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi inside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
SAUL LOEB, AFP Via Getty Images
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
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Trump supporters receive aid after tear gas was deployed at rioters storming the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.
Trump supporters receive aid after tear gas was deployed at rioters storming the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.
Jerry Habraken, USA TODAY
A group of law enforcement confront protestors climbing the stairs outside the US Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
A group of law enforcement confront protestors climbing the stairs outside the US Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Hannah Gaber, USA TODAY
Protesters wave flags from a balcony outside the US Capitol at Jan. 6 2021 in Washington DC.
Protesters wave flags from a balcony outside the US Capitol at Jan. 6 2021 in Washington DC.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY