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Capitol police officers arrested a man who attempted to pass through a security checkpoint in Washington, D.C. with fake inauguration credentials while armed with a handgun and 500 rounds of ammunition
Washington, D.C., is on lockdown and officials are asking people to avoid going to the city until after the presidential inauguration.
Fortress Washington: How The Nation’s Capital Is Prepping For Inauguration Day KEY POINTS An inauguration rehearsal was canceled because of security concerns Much of the nation’s capital is on lockdown Wary about the potential for unrest on Inauguration Day, the National Park Service said it was shutting down national landmarks across the nation’s capital as a security precaution through Jan. 21. That’s just one of the steps taken since the Capitol riots. State leaders across the country are calling up their National Guard units to protect their Capitol building from protestors Wednes...
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The Globe and Mail Ashraf Khalil and Lolita C. Baldor WASHINGTON Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. There were no cars or scooters and seemingly no tourists Wednesday, just the occasional jogger and multiple construction crews at work. The U.S. Capitol, whic...
Inauguration Day Security: Biden Isn’t Worried, But Are Police? KEY POINTS Last week’s unrest should serve as a warning, Secret Service says Trump declared emergency to bolster security for inauguration President-elect Joe Biden shrugged off concerns about his safety on Inauguration Day, but a lead security director said last week’s riot on Capitol Hill should serve as a reminder of the growing risk. Scores of people were arrested and five people were left dead following a storming of Capitol Hill by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The president called on hi...