Right now, washington, d. C. And all 50 State Capitols are hardening their defenses. Theyre bracing for large, possibly violent armed protests leading up to inauguration day. These images here arent what youd expect to see around the seat of americas government, and its not just around the u. S. Capitol building. Much of official washington is sealed off in all directions by trucks, barricades, troops, armed security. The National Mall is closed. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are pouring into washington from all over the country. Authorities say the immediate threat appears domestic extremists upset by Donald Trumps election loss and emboldened by the deadly capitol siege. The fbi warns all 50 State Capitols could be targets. Most of them have greatly enhanced their security. For his part, the president elect has readied about a dozen executive actions as soon as hes sworn in. Well have more on that in just a moment. But we begin with cnns shimon proc ewe pes and the scene right n
Breach. Its not only the u. S. Capitol. Across all the entire country, all 50 state capitols are on high alert, theyre warning of further domestic threats against the government in the leadup to the inauguration. The fbi warning of armed protests in all 50 state capitals this week. Theyre particularly concerned about domestic extremists who refuse to recognize joe bidens victory. Despite the threats, biden plans to hit the ground running. As soon as hes inaugurated hes pledging to take immediate action to tackle a number of crises that americans are facing. Arlette saenz has details from wilmington, delaware. Reporter president elect joe biden is readying dozens of executive actions to sign once he takes office on january 20th. Many he outlined during his president ial campaign. The first day alone he plans to sign a dozen executive actions, some of them undoing policies from the Trump Administration. One will rescind the travel ban on travelers from majoritymuslim countries, something