Washington Highly Militarized Ahead of Biden’s Inauguration
Fences with coiled barbed wire, security checkpoints, barricades, and heavily armed guards are what you would expect in a military encampment for a warzone, not in downtown Washington. But these are only some of the measures that have been put in place in preparation for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.
Federal authorities have said they’re tracking an “extensive” amount of “concerning online chatter” about potential threats to the inauguration, including armed protests, potential threats linked to the Capitol breach, and other types of potential threats.
The fortification of the city, particularly around the White House and U.S. Capitol, began over the past few days and is expected to ramp up nearing Jan. 20.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) is one of President-elect Joe Biden’s closest allies and the chairman of his inaugural committee. But after a violent mob swarmed the Capitol earlier this month, he’s not sure about one aspect of Biden’s swearing-in this week. “I, for one, would much rather see [the swearing-in] done inside for security purposes ― in the rotunda, or in the hall of the House, for that matter,” Clyburn said during an.
What you need to know ahead of planned protests this weekend Share Updated: 1:49 PM CST Jan 18, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 1:49 PM CST Jan 18, 2021
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TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 1:49 PM CST Jan 18, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Security measures are a concern at public and government buildings after armed protests are being planned online at all 50 state capitols from Jan. 16 through Inauguration Day.Here is what to expect in New Orleans, at the Louisiana State Capitol and across the country: New Orleans: Locally, the NOPD said there are currently no active threats agains