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Elected officials, law enforcement struggle to understand how violent takeover of US Capitol happened

The storming of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters on Wednesday has sparked disbelief and anger among lawmakers and law enforcement officials over how Capitol police allowed the stunning invasion to happen.

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Jan 7, 2021, 10:19 PM

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