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Added on the 27/07/2021 17:30:29 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The top Republican in the House of Representatives says that Donald Trump "bears responsibility" for inciting a riot at the US Capitol, in a floor speech an hour before a bipartisan majority is expected to impeach the president for an unprecedented second time. SOUNDBITE
Former US president Donald Trump tried to take the steering wheel from his Secret Service limousine driver in an attempt to join the crowd marching on the US Capitol last year, a top aide in his administration testifies. SOUNDBITE
The supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the US Capitol were "provoked" by the president and "fed lies," says Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. "The mob was fed lies," says the senator from Kentucky in a speech on the Senate floor. SOUNDBITE
Police in riot gear stand guard outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building in a bid to overturn the election. After calling for "peaceful" protest earlier Wednesday, Trump later told his supporters to "go home." IMAGES
Riot police arrive after Trump supporters storm the US Capitol. The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election. IMAGES