The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had been laid for weeks, say experts on extremism and social media — but it was a surprise when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.

The U.S. education secretary sent a letter to President Trump, announcing her resignation effective Friday.

One day after rioters stormed the building, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are taking steps to assess the security flaws at the Capitol.

If confirmed, Gov. Gina Raimondo, the first woman to lead Rhode Island, would oversee the Census Bureau as it finishes a fraught national count that has been upended by COVID-19 and Trump officials.