Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, 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. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Washington, DC News

Mayor Bowser issues citywide curfew in the District

by: Sylvia Mphofe

Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 02:45 PM EST

Updated: Jan 6, 2021 / 09:57 PM EST

by: Sylvia Mphofe

Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 02:45 PM EST

Updated: Jan 6, 2021 / 09:57 PM EST

WASHINGTON (WDVM) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a citywide curfew from 6 pm on Wednesday until 6 am on Thursday.

Today, I'm ordering a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7. pic.twitter.com/lp6Pt3DcYC
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) January 6, 2021

This curfew comes after reports of Trump supporters clashing with law enforcement at the Capitol. D.C. Police chief confirms that at least 13 people were arrested amid the siege of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters.