(NPR) U.S. Capitol Locked Down Amid Escalating Far-Right Protests

U.S. Capitol Locked Down Amid Escalating Far-Right Protests









Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier during protests at the U.S. Capitol today, prompting U.S. Capitol Police to take further security measures.



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U.S. Capitol Locked Down Amid Escalating Far-Right Protests






As thousands of far-right and pro-Trump demonstrators march in downtown D.C. Wednesday, groups of protesters have moved towards the U.S. Capitol and some are growing violent.