01:15Armed guards were filmed patrolling the area near the US Capitol on Thursday, a day after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building.
A curfew, which was imposed in the wake of the unrest, was set to be in effect until 6 am local time.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the measure after rioters broke into the US Capitol building where lawmakers gathered to certify the victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential election.
The session resumed after the intruders were evicted and Biden and Harris were eventually confirmed as victors.
USA: Armed guards patrol area near Capitol after storming by Trump supporters
Armed guards were filmed patrolling the area near the US Capitol on Thursday, a day after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building.
A curfew, which was imposed in the wake of the unrest, was set to be in effect until 6 am local time.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the measure after rioters broke into the US Capitol building where lawmakers gathered to certify the victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential election.
The session resumed after the intruders were evicted and Biden and Harris were eventually confirmed as victors.
Armed guards were filmed patrolling the area near the US Capitol on Thursday, a day after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building.
A curfew, which was imposed in the wake of the unrest, was set to be in effect until 6 am local time.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the measure after rioters broke into the US Capitol building where lawmakers gathered to certify the victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential election.
The session resumed after the intruders were evicted and Biden and Harris were eventually confirmed as victors.