Impeachment article has 200 cosponsors: US rep.

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

ByLibby Cathey, Catherine Thorbecke, Morgan Winsor, Rosa Sanchez, Jack Arnholz, and Lauren King
Last Updated: January 6, 2021, 4:01 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, 4:01 PM EST

Democratic leadership calls on Trump to demand protesters leave

In a joint statement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer, the Democratic congressional leadership called on Trump to put an end to the chaos.

"We are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately," it said.

Trump so far has only called on his supporters to "stay peaceful" in a tweet. Meanwhile, a supporter of Trump's sat inside Pelosi's office as the breach of the building continued. A message was left for the speaker on a manila folder on her desk reading, "WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN."

A supporter of President Donald Trump sits inside the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after protesters broached the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress met to certify the a 2020 presidential election.
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PHOTO: Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the Capital Building in Washington D.C on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the Capital Building in Washington D.C on Jan. 6, 2021. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
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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.
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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