January 17, 2021 Biden inauguration security: What to know as DC locks down Washington, D.C., is taking a defensive posture in the run-up to Inauguration Day.
January 16, 2021 States activate National Guard, close capitol buildings ahead of Biden inauguration and possible violence Reports of possible violent demonstrations over the weekend have prompted state governors to take action in anticipation of any potential unrest, such as deploying the National Guard, declaring states of emergency and closing capitols.
January 16, 2021 25,000 National Guard troops deployed to Capitol as Biden inauguration looms Officials have boosted the number of National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C., in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week to 25,000, an increase of 25 percent.
January 15, 2021 Off-duty Virginia cop at Capitol siege is first active military member to be charged One of two off-duty Virginia police officers arrested for participating in the deadly Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol is the first known military servicemember to be charged in connection to the mob attack.Â
January 14, 2021 Biden inaugural rehearsal rescheduled, Amtrak trip canceled over security concerns: report Security concerns in Washington, D.C., ahead of the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden have resulted in some scheduling changes, Biden’s staff said Thursday, according to a report.
January 14, 2021 National Guard on lookout for IEDs with culprit behind RNC, DNC bombs still on the loose The National Guard has been told to be on the lookout for IEDs after reports that armed protesters are planning to disrupt the events surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.Â
January 14, 2021 Virginia National Guard accepting donations, care packages for troops in Washington, DC The Guard initially rebuffed donations, but the Virginia Guard has offered to help out.
January 13, 2021 Early-morning Capitol photos show National Guard troops resting ahead of impeachment debate When journalists and lawmakers arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, they were surprised to find hundreds of National Guard troops sleeping on the building's marble floors.Â
January 10, 2021 Army secretary: At least 25 domestic terrorism cases opened in response to Capitol riot Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy says at least 25 domestic terrorism cases have been opened as a result of the assault on the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, according to a released summary of a call with Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., on Sunday.Â
January 8, 2021 Army secretary says Capitol Police did not seek National Guard troops before riot The U.S. Army secretary says he was not asked for National Guard troops to protect the U.S. Capitol ahead of the mob storming into the complex and ransacking lawmaker’s offices on Wednesday.