US Capitol on lockdown after escalating situation among demonstrators
From Ted Barrett and Manu Raju
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The US Capitol is on lockdown during a tense situation with demonstrators outside the building, according to Capitol police officers.
A CNN employee tried to leave the building and couldn’t because police said the building is on lockdown.
Congress is currently in session to count and certify the Electoral College votes for president and vice president.
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