Trump supporters storm Capitol's steps; police evacuate Congress

Donald Trump has committed to a peaceful transition of power for the first time after Joe Biden was officially certified as President by Congress.

In a statement released on the Twitter page of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Trump said he "totally disagreed with the outcome of the election" but confirmed "there will be an orderly transition on January 20th."

Mr Trump's statement came after Congress ratified the outcome of the Electoral College vote, confirming Mr Biden's 306-232 victory over Mr Trump in November's presidential election.

The vote, which was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon, was delayed after pro-Trump extremists stormed the US