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Protesters attempt to force their way through a police barricade in front of the U.S. Capitol as Congress worked Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to finalize the Electoral College votes in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times / TNS)

January 11, 2021 at 4:50 pm

Beaten, sprayed with mace and hit with stun guns: police describe injuries to dozens of officers during assault on U.S. Capitol

The injuries suffered by dozens of police as they attempted to fend off supporters of President Donald Trump who seized the U.S. Capitol last week...

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District of Columbia National Guard stand outside the Capitol, Wednesday night, Jan. 6, 2021, after a day of rioting protesters. It’s been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) DCJM277 DCJM277

January 10, 2021 at 8:10 pm

Backup was denied, former Capitol Police chief says

WASHINGTON - Two days before Congress was set to formalize President-elect Joe Biden's victory, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund was growing worried about the size...

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People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) DCJM323 DCJM323

January 5, 2021 at 12:24 pm

Trump supporters protesting election results begin demonstrating in D.C.

People who refuse to accept the reality of President Donald Trump's electoral defeat have begun demonstrating in the capital. The city is bracing for 48...

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January 4, 2021 at 3:58 pm

Proud Boys leader arrested in the burning of Black Lives Matter banner, D.C. police say

WASHINGTON - The leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was arrested by D.C. police Monday afternoon on a warrant charging him with burning a...

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November 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Police say groups arrived in D.C. ‘intent on clashing’ as they assess violent end to Trump rallies

WASHINGTON - D.C. police said Sunday that nearly two dozen people were arrested, including several on gun charges, as thousands of people converged downtown Saturday...

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November 4, 2020 at 12:01 pm

Pro-Trump activist is stabbed in D.C.

A pro-Trump activist and at least one other person were stabbed during an altercation near the White House early Wednesday as demonstrations over the election...

August 31, 2020 at 5:54 pm

D.C. mayor blames outsiders ‘armed for battle’ for days of clashes with police

WASHINGTON - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday defended police using force to quell unrest in the city the past several nights and...

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April 30, 2020 at 6:34 am

Texas man in custody after firing on Cuban Embassy in D.C., police say

WASHINGTON - A 42-year-old man from Texas who police said used an assault-style rifle to open fire on the Cuban Embassy here early Thursday is...

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July 6, 2019 at 8:56 am

Right-wing groups rally in Washington amid heavy police presence to prevent violence

WASHINGTON - A right-wing rally at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington on Saturday led to skirmishes with counterprotesters as a massive contingent of District of...

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June 28, 2019 at 5:38 pm

Trump plans VIP area for Fourth of July event

WASHINGTON — Plans by President Donald Trump to reshape Washington's Independence Day celebration now include an area in front of the Lincoln Memorial reserved for...

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