Photos: Damage inside the US Capitol
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Jan. 6, 2021Updated Jan. 8, 2021, 12:00 p.m. ET
Workers clean damage near an overrun Capitol Police checkpoint a day after a pro-Trump mob broke into the US Capitol Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington, DC.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP Via Getty ImagesA member of the Architect of the Capitol inspects a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesThe bust of U.S. President Zachary Taylor is covered with plastic after blood was smeared on it when a pro-Trump mob broke into the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Samuel Corum, Getty ImagesThe remnants of pepper spray, tear gas, and fire extinguishers cover the area around the northern entrance to the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Samuel Corum, Getty ImagesWorkers begin to clean up the debris and damage caused by a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Samuel Corum, Getty ImagesWorkers begin to clean up the debris and damage caused by a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Samuel Corum, Getty ImagesA worker walks past used crowd control chemicals near an overrun Capitol Police checkpoint a day after a pro-Trump mob broke into the US Capitol Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington, DC.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP Via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court is seen through a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesA window is seen shattered next to the Senate Carriage Entrance on the eastern side of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Samuel Corum, Getty ImagesFlex cuffs still hang from the northern entrance door from when Capitol Police attempted to secure it from a pro-Trump mob the day before at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Members of the office of the Architect of the US Capitol check for damage in the Rotunda in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7, 2021, one day after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building.
NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP Via Getty ImagesDamage is seen near a breached window in the House of Representatives a day after a pro-Trump mob broke into the US Capitol on Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington, DC.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP Via Getty ImagesDebris and dust litters a northern entrance after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYDebris litters the hallways after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYMedical debris from a rescue effort litters a hallway after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Christal Hayes, USA TODAYPolice have cordoned off an area on the House side after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Christal Hayes, USA TODAYA Trump sticker can be seen through a window left open after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYDust covers the floors after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol building.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYPolice rest in the rotunda after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYThe sign above Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's office is missing and another sign is damaged after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYA sign Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's office is damaged after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYDamage is seen in a window of the U.S. Capitol building.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYPolice and cleaners mill about outside the House chamber after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAYDebris litters a hallway after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building.
Christal Hayes, USA TODAYA picture frame lays in a hallway.
Christal Hayes, USA TODAYPolice rest after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Christal Hayes, USA TODAYDamage is shown after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol building as protests in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
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A cap lies abandoned in a hallway after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
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An office door shows damage after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
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An office door shows damage after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Christal Hayes, USA TODAY
Litter is strewn about the crypt after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress meets to formally ratify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
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