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When 25,000 troops aren’t enough: Democrats ‘WORE BODY ARMOR’ to Biden’s inauguration in sealed-off capital, reports claim

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Not sufficiently comforted by a massive police presence and 25,000 National Guardsmen helping to seal off President Joe Biden’s invitation-only inauguration, some Democrats reportedly wore body armor to the festivities. … Read More >When 25,000 troops aren’t enough: Democrats ‘WORE BODY ARMOR’ to Biden’s inauguration in sealed-off capital, reports claim

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DC mayor calls to TERMINATE National Guardsmen with ‘conflicting views’ before inauguration, requests machine guns for security

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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser set a chilling standard for what might make someone a terrorist threat, saying soldiers in the US capital must vow “allegiance to their mission” of guarding President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. … Read More >DC mayor calls to TERMINATE National Guardsmen with ‘conflicting views’ before inauguration, requests machine guns for security

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‘Capitol Hill supermax’? Make DC security fence PERMANENT, Dem congressman pleads in bill

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With the US Capitol walled off behind security fencing for Joe Biden’s inauguration, one Democratic congressman wants to seal lawmakers off from the masses forever, moving to make the seven-foot, barbed wire enclosure permanent. … Read More >‘Capitol Hill supermax’? Make DC security fence PERMANENT, Dem congressman pleads in bill

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US Capitol Police Reportedly Arrest Armed Man Using ‘Unauthorised Credentials’ to Enter Checkpoint

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As President-elect Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated on 20 January next week, the United States capital remains on a high alert following the deadly 6 January Capitol Hill riot. Thousands of National Guard personnel have been deployed to aid local police in protecting the area. … Read More >US Capitol Police Reportedly Arrest Armed Man Using ‘Unauthorised Credentials’ to Enter Checkpoint

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‘US Capitol is now a military base’: Photos of National Guard sleeping on Congress floor go viral ahead of Trump impeachment 2.0

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Photographs showing members of the National Guard sleeping on the floor of the US Capitol blew up on social media ahead of a vote to call on Vice President Mike Pence to relieve President Trump of his power. … Read More >‘US Capitol is now a military base’: Photos of National Guard sleeping on Congress floor go viral ahead of Trump impeachment 2.0

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US Army chief says National Guard troops may carry firearms in DC ahead of inauguration amid heightened security concerns

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National Guard soldiers in the US capital could be cleared to carry their rifles or sidearms in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration, the Army secretary said, citing fears of violence after a riot in DC this week. … Read More >US Army chief says National Guard troops may carry firearms in DC ahead of inauguration amid heightened security concerns

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Chaos & protests continue outside US Capitol as DC mayor declares curfew, National Guard fully activated

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Backers of outgoing US President Donald Trump remain outside the US Capitol, where a heated protest rally saw demonstrators storm the building, prompting a city-wide curfew and National Guard deployments. … Read More >Chaos & protests continue outside US Capitol as DC mayor declares curfew, National Guard fully activated

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DC mayor taps NATIONAL GUARD for Trump rally, gets reminded that MAGA crowds ‘aren’t the ones that torch & loot’

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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested National Guard troops and urged residents to avoid downtown as Donald Trump supporters plan to descend on the US capital to protest the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory. … Read More >DC mayor taps NATIONAL GUARD for Trump rally, gets reminded that MAGA crowds ‘aren’t the ones that torch & loot’

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Fort White House? ‘Non-scalable’ fence to be installed around president’s residence ahead of election – reports

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US authorities are to boost security at the White House with a new fence which will encircle the entire complex. The move was deemed necessary due to fears of possible mass unrest over election results. … Read More >Fort White House? ‘Non-scalable’ fence to be installed around president’s residence ahead of election – reports