Capitol riots Congress certifies Joe Bidens victory after chaotic scenes

The US Congress has certified Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election, hours after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the building in an attack that saw four people die. Lawmakers resumed the session after police removed a mob that had been encouraged by President Trump as part of his attempt to overturn his defeat. The certification clears the way for Mr Biden to be sworn in on 20 January. In response, Mr Trump finally pledged an 'orderly transition' of power. Follow our live updates here Wednesday's chaotic scenes followed months of escalating rhetoric from Mr Trump and some Republican allies that sought to undermine the result of the 3 November election. The invasion of the Capitol by the president's supporters - some armed - was an event without precedent in modern American history. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said one of the four who died - a woman named as Ashli Babbitt - was part of a group that forced entry into the chamber of the House of Representatives while it was still in session. They were confronted by plainclothes officers, and an officer pulled out a weapon and fired it. What does a deadly day mean for Trump's legacy? In pictures: Pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol 'They tried to break in - then I heard a shot' The US Capitol Police said the employee involved had been put on administrative leave pending an investigation. link link link link link link link link link link link link link link link link link link link link Local media said Ashli Babbitt was a San Diego-area US Air Force veteran and Trump supporter. She was proclaimed dead at hospital. One woman and two men died as a result of 'medical emergencies', officials said, without giving details. At least 14 members of the police were injured. The FBI is now seeking to identify those involved in the rampage, which came after Mr Trump had told a rally he would never concede the election and urged his supporters to march on the Capitol. It also came on the day two Democrats won Senate seats in elections in Georgia, giving the party effective control of the whole of Congress. This major political victory will ease the passage of Mr Biden's agenda after he is inaugurated. Story continues Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting. Latest Stories Yahoo News When will Warnock and Ossoff be seated in the Senate — and when will Democrats take control? 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