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2023-11-16 16:53:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3FA009AF65A154F60CD4B58B6BB440784852A0825D85DB302C4B73AD050E59DB
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Protesters blocked exits to force attendees at a campaign reception inside to confront them upon trying to leave. Rep Brad Sherman claimed that the protesters were trying to enter the building; this is unconfirmed. Police evacuated lawmakers over concerns for their safety. https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2023-11-15/police-making-arrests-after-protest-turns-violent-outside-democratic-national-committee-hq https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-capitol-police-clash-with-protesters-demanding-gaza-ceasefire-2023-11-16/
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