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WASHINGTON — Congress is not facing the sort of threats that warrant the security fencing that has encompassed the Capitol complex since pro-Trump insurrectionists breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, according to Capitol Police, which will lead to imminent changes, but not complete removal, of the barrier. Capitol Police told

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House on Thursday calls for partial per diem to be paid retroactively to National Guard troops serving at the U.S. Capitol

The Pentagon and a College Park catering company vigorously denied allegations of food sickening National Guard troops stationed in D.C.

Guard Has to Order from DC Restaurants After Food Contract Comes Up Short U.S. soldiers with the Utah National Guard eat a meal while on a break in Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard/Sgt. Jordan Hack) 29 Jan 2021 A food contract between a supplier and the National Guard did not provide enough meals, forcing units still deployed to Washington, D.C., to buy local, Military.com has learned. Because of the mix-up and shortage of meals, the Guard resorted to buying "a large q...

How to watch the inauguration live: Time, schedule and channels CNN 1/20/2021 By Kate Sullivan, CNN © Erin Schaff/Pool/Getty Images Rehearsals for the inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris proceed at the US Capitol on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in on Wednesday as the next president of the United States on an Inauguration Day that will look like no other in modern history. In a...

How to watch Inauguration Day President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in on Wednesday as the next president of the United States on an Inauguration Day that will look like no other in modern history. In a major break with tradition, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will not welcome Biden and incoming first lady Jill Biden to the White House and will not attend the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol. The coronavirus pandemic that continues to devastate the nation has also...

HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS By   (Photo : Getty Images: Stephanie Keith / Stringer) National Guard from the inauguration service removed its 12 members, including two for "inappropriate" remarks or messages,  Pentagon spokesperson said. "We have two individuals that were identified as making inappropriate comments or texts," said spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman. After the members inappropriate remarks, the suspension took place to guard officers attention by fellow troops. After an anonymous tip,...

President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in on Wednesday as the next president of the United States on an Inauguration Day that will look like no other in

There are now approximately 25,000 National Guard troops on the ground in Washington, DC, according to spokesman Major Aaron Thacker.