Heavy Capitol police presence day after chaos — PHOTOS

There was a heavy police presence at the Capitol on Thursday morning. A large American flag flew from from the inaugural stand that a day earlier was damaged during the siege.

 
Trump acknowledges defeat, says transition will be orderly

President Donald Trump said there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory hours after he appeared to excuse the violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.