Protesters took to the streets of Washington DC and made their way inside the building, with Vice President Mike Pence being evacuated during clashes with police.
5. Defending the house
Law enforcement officers point their guns at a door that was vandalised in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress Photo: Drew Angerer
6. Running for cover
Members of Congress run as protesters try to enter the House Chamber Photo: Drew Angerer
7. Protesters enter the chamber
A protester yells inside the Senate Chamber. Photo: Win McNamee
8. Rioters enter the US Capitol's Rotunda
Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. Photo: SAUL LOEB