Capitol Police said they are working to “keep back” 150 people who are “illegally and violently” protesting outside of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C.

They said they were making arrests but didn’t say how many. It appears, based on social media postings, that protesters are calling for a cease-fire in the Middle East.

“Right now our officers are working to keep back approximately 150 people who are illegally and violently protesting in the area of Canal Street and Ivy Street, SE. Officers are making arrests. All Members have been evacuated from the area. Please stay away from the area,” Capitol Police said in a statement.

[Here’s video of what’s happening tonight. – John]

BREAKING

Absolute mayhem outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington DC.

Ceasefire advocates who were protesting and blocking the doors of the DNC building are being pulled off, thrown down, and arrested by law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/uCEsYGQt8L

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) November 16, 2023