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NEW: Simon & Schuster: "After witnessing the disturbing, deadly insurrection that took place on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., Simon & Schuster has decided to cancel publication of Senator Josh Hawley’s forthcoming book"

BREAKING: Zuckerberg says Facebook and Instagram are blocking President Trump from using their services indefinitely. https://t.co/JHxZvmjqiu

WATCH: Tempers flare in the US House chamber as Republican lawmakers shout over Rep. Conor Lamb, temporarily causing benches to empty, for accusing Republicans of lying about why President Trump lost Pennsylvania. https://t.co/WsOQJtyiUb

Congress has certified the 270 Electoral College votes needed to confirm Joe Biden's presidential election win.

Facebook will block Trump from posting for the remainder of his term

Police remove barriers to mob storming US capitol, taking selfies

Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook

Congress reconvened the joint session to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win following violent rioting at the US Capitol. "As we reconvene in this chamber, the world will again witness the resilience and strength of our democracy," said Vice President Mike Pence. After, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the attack. (📸: Senate TV)

W.Va. delegate, just sworn in, was among the mob storming U.S. Capitol

A growing number of GOP leaders believe President Trump should be removed from office before January 20, either by the 25th amendment or impeachment https://t.co/Bf3Ss77Whw

BREAKING: Twitter says 3 tweets today from President Trump have been removed, and his account "will be locked for 12 hours following the removal of these Tweets. If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked."

FBI asks for help identifying people involved with violence at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday

Sen. Mitt Romney: “Now we gather due to a selfish man’s injured pride and the outrage of supporters who he had deliberately misinformed for the past two months... What happened here today was an insurrection incited by the President of the United States.” https://t.co/qfAbOAL9Pv https://t.co/oAiUz65Ftb

The stunning display of insurrection on Wednesday was the first time the US Capitol had been breached since the British attacked and burned the building in August of 1814, during the War of 1812, according to Samuel Holliday, director of scholarship and operations with the US Capitol Historical Society. Tap the link in our bio for a breakdown of chaos in Washington.

President-elect Joe Biden said police treated the rioters who stormed the Capitol "very differently" than Black Lives Matter protesters. "We all know that is true, and it is unacceptable. Totally unacceptable," he said. Tap the link in our bio to see photos comparing the police response on Wednesday to that of last year's Black Lives Matter protests.