CAPITOL CHAOS: The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Trump and police. Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol's steps and were met by officers in riot gear. Some tried to push past the officers who held shields and officers could be seen firing pepper spray into the crowd to keep them back. https://7ny.tv/2XhCN0w | ABC7NY

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