Corporate PACs were dormant following the attack on the Capitol.

JPMorgan Chase and Citi are pausing all contributions to politicians for now.

Wednesday’s violence caused chaos for our democracy, but also for people living, working and running businesses.

“The highest priority that Congress has is restoring stability and creating certainty,” said Wendy Edelberg of Brookings.

Sudeep Reddy, managing editor at Politico, joined Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal to discuss the events in Washington and how business leaders are reacting.

Dozens breached security perimeters and lawmakers inside the House chamber were told to put on gas masks as tear gas was fired in the Rotunda.