House and Senate leaders moved quickly to fire top congressional officials following the unprecedented siege in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday that resulted in four deaths, multiple injuries, and significant damage to the building.

The House sergeant-at-arms, Paul D. Irving, has resigned his position, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she’ll also seek the removal of Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund.

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