Capitol in chaos: Live updates for the national security community
January 7
The National Guard arrives to push back protesters from the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Kyle Rempfer/Staff)
WASHINGTON — Washington plunged into chaos Wednesday as a pro-Trump mob invaded the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden as the next president. As a result, thousands of national guardsmen were ordered into D.C. Meanwhile, lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached or removed from office under the 25th Amendment.
Many of these actions have ramifications for the national security community. Here are the key events Defense News is tracking.