The immediate area around the Capitol is a virtual armed encampment, with fencing and concertina wire encircling the grounds. Authorities have also closed the National Mall along with roads and Metro stations in much of downtown Washington. Bridges into the city from the state of Virginia are also being closed. Thousands of National Guard troops and law enforcement officers are stationed across the area to protect against further violence. … [Read more...] about Security a Focus Ahead of Biden Inauguration
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State Capitol Protests Over Weekend Small Compared To Heavy Police Presence
“We just have to live with that and hope that it doesn’t turn out the way that people are saying it’s going to turn out,” he told CNN, “that they’re going to take our guns, they’re going to force us to do this, force us to do that. I pray to God it’s not like that.” … [Read more...] about State Capitol Protests Over Weekend Small Compared To Heavy Police Presence
Lindsey Graham Says A Pardon Of Capitol Rioters ‘Would Be Wrong … Would Destroy President Trump,’ And They Must Be Fully Prosecuted
The senator insisted Trump’s “policies will stand the test of time” and assured Trump that he’s “the most important figure of the Republican Party.” Graham said it was time for the president to “shape the direction of the party” and to “keep your movement alive.” … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham Says A Pardon Of Capitol Rioters ‘Would Be Wrong … Would Destroy President Trump,’ And They Must Be Fully Prosecuted
Harvard Students Petition To Revoke Degrees Given To Trump Staff And Supporters
“The campaign to subvert the outcome of the 2020 presidential election left five dead and nearly killed many more as armed, organized insurrectionists with Confederate flags and Nazi paraphernalia stormed the Capitol in search of members of Congress to kill or capture,” the letter that was uploaded by Fox Business read. “Nationwide violence is expected in the weeks to come. Is Harvard University prepared to take a stand for representative democracy and against violent white supremacy?” … [Read more...] about Harvard Students Petition To Revoke Degrees Given To Trump Staff And Supporters
Woman Whose State Capitol Protest Permit Was Denied By CHP Says She’ll Try Again After Inauguration
Sideshow Shut Down Freeway Traffic In Sacramento Saturday Powerball Drawing: Here Are The Winning Numbers Alleged Catalytic Converter Thief Caught In Walmart Parking Lot Bish says she doesn’t believe her rally would have led to the type of violence that broke out at the U.S. capitol on January 6. … [Read more...] about Woman Whose State Capitol Protest Permit Was Denied By CHP Says She’ll Try Again After Inauguration