“I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building.” Two hours before this, the Proud Boys were already heading for the Capitol. They will be among the first rioters inside the Capitol building. is a [expletive] war zone.” Police retreat to the Capitol building where it’s becoming more threatening. “It’s our House!” “Whose House?” “Our House!” Throughout the Capitol, staffers have barricaded doors to keep the mob out. Metro officers also stop other rioters from entering on the west side, where the mob first broke in.

Source: New York Times July 31, 2021 14:15 UTC