"The events serve as an important reminder of the dangers of polarization and extremism in society."

Police declared Capitol to be secured after dozens of Trump supporters break in during Congress vote In Biden’s presidential win.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) In Wednesday said she was drawing up articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after mobs broke into the US Capitol during the session certifying Joe Biden"s election victory, Reuters reports."We can"t allow him to remain in office, it"s a matter of preserving our Republic and we need to fulfill our oath," Omar tweeted.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that she will extend the state of emergency in the city by 15 days, until the end of President Donald Trump's term.The move comes in the wake of yesterday's riots In Capitol Hill.

Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger resigned Wednesday afternoon, reports Bloomberg.Pottinger joins White House officials "dismayed by the protesters' attack and Trump's role in inciting violence." Pottinger had intended to resign election day, regardless of outcome, but stayed at O'Brien's request.

Unlike the summer protests/riots by young thugs, this protest was done by an older crowd, with very few involved in storming the building.

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi today addressed the riots around the Congress in Washington."I was shocked to see last night's attack In the US Congress, the stronghold of world democracy, and it must be strongly condemned. From the dawn of its rise, the United States, our firm and great friend, has been the beacon of democracy and values of liberty, justice and independence."I am sure that the American people and their elected representatives knew how to fend off this attack and continue to firmly defend the values In which the United States, which is important to us all, was founded," Ashkenazi said.

"The violent protests and wanton attacks are deplorable and a dangerous assault In the very foundation upon which this nation is built."