“Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes,” Congressman Jim Clyburn, Democrat of South Carolina, tweeted. Source

The chaos erupted shortly after President Trump gave a speech once again falsely claiming to have won a second term. Source

Congressman Mike Gallagher compared the assault on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump protesters to what he saw in Iraq while serving in the military. The Wisconsin Republican said the unrest was a consequence of members of his party vowing to object to the Electoral College in Congress. Gallagher spoke with CBS News correspondents Major Garrett and Ed O’Keefe during a CBS News Special Report. Source

A violent crowd of pro-Trump protesters pushed Capitol Hill into lockdown Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers were beginning the count of Electoral College votes. Congresswoman Nancy Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina’s 1st district, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano while locked down in her office. Source

Chaos erupted inside the U.S. Capitol as thousands of pro-Trump demonstrators charged the complex. Source

President Trump has suggested Vice President Mike Pence has the authority to reject the Electoral College vote in the 2020 election. In 2017, then-Vice President Joe Biden denied opposition from members of his own party and presided over Congress’ confirmation of Mr. Trump’s victory in the 2016 election. Columbia Law School professor Richard Briffault joined CBSN to discuss the powers of the vice president when it comes to election results. Source

Protesters backing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol in violent clashes with police. Source

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and other members of Congress took cover in the gallery above the House floor as pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol. One lawmaker is heard praying during the chaos. Norah O’Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with Major Garrett and Ed O’Keefe from Washington. Source

Ossoff is 33 years old, and will become the youngest member of the Senate when he is sworn in. Source

President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation after pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. “I call on this mob to pull back,” Mr. Biden said. “It’s not a protest, it’s insurrection.” Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report. Source