Impeachment article has 200 cosponsors: US rep.

The draft, citing "incitement of insurrection," could be introduced Monday.

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Last Updated: January 6, 2021, 4:36 PM EST

President Donald Trump is slated to hand over control of the White House to President-elect Joe Biden in 11 days.

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Here is how the scene is unfolding. All times Eastern.
Jan 06, 2021, 3:49 PM EST

Woman shot inside Capitol

Sources tell ABC News that a woman has been shot inside of the U.S. Capitol and has been seriously injured. It’s unclear what led to the shooting or if law enforcement was involved. 

A source familiar with the situation said that D.C. Fire EMS are transporting a woman in critical condition to a local hospital.

-ABC News' Mike Levine and Luke Barr

Jan 06, 2021, 3:55 PM EST

Trump watching chaos unfold on television at White House

Sources tell ABC News Trump is watching the storming of the Capitol protests on television at the White House, some close to President Trump beside themselves pushing him to do more to stop and condemn the violence playing out on Capitol Hill.  

PHOTO: Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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Many White House staffers avoided going to work Wednesday fearing events could be violent, and they did not want to be near the president who has been fuming for days. 

Some sources tell ABC there is chatter among White House aides to personally resign as they can't stand by watching what is happening right now play out.  

A Trump supporter sits in the Senate Chamber on Jan. 06, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
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-ABC News' John Santucci and Katherine Faulders

Jan 06, 2021, 3:29 PM EST

Images of incredible scene of pro-Trump protesters inside US Capitol

The counting of Electoral College votes came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday after protesters, after being encouraged by President Trump who said he would "walk down" with them, breached the U.S. Capitol Building. 

While the building was called into on lockdown, one protester reached the Senate floor dais. Photos appear to show an armed standoff at the door of the House of Representatives. 

A source familiar tells ABC News House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has requested the National Guard to help to secure the Capitol.

Here are images of what’s unfolding:

PHOTO: Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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PHOTO: Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
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Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
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Supporters of President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol as tear gas fills the corridor on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
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Protesters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021, near the Ohio Clock.
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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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Jan 06, 2021, 3:10 PM EST

Armed standoff at door of House floor

There’s been an armed standoff at the front door of the House of Representatives and security officers drew their guns drawn at someone who is trying to breach the door, according to a pool reporter in the House chamber.

Another pool reporter on Capitol Hill said he observed protestors breach the Senate chamber. Senators were evacuated earlier, per sources.

Law enforcement officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 06, 2021, in Washington.
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Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 06, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
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One man stood up on the Senate dais and said, "Trump won that election," according to the pool reporter, who also observed protests stalking the halls, appearing to look for senators.

Several dozen protesters were heard yelling, "Where are they?"

Capitol Police were asking for additional law enforcement assistance as protests intensify.

-ABC News' Trish Turner

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