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Everything to Know About Security Ahead of Inauguration Day
Security is tight in D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day on Wednesday after the FBI warned of threats to the city and the possibility of armed groups demonstrating in support of outgoing President Donald Trump.
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National Guard Members Pour Into DC; Bridges to Shut Down
The District is ramping up security ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration.
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Residents React to Sprawling Inauguration Security as Troops Arrive
News4’s Shomari Stone reports that buses continue to arrive with armed National Guard troops ahead of Inauguration Day.
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Woman Arrested at Inauguration Checkpoint Said She Was Officer, Cabinet Member: Police
A woman was arrested at an inauguration checkpoint Saturday morning for impersonating a law enforcement officer and fleeing from police, officials say. Linda Magovern, 63, of Stratford, Connecticut, was arrested near Union Station after she said she was an officer and “a part of the presidential cabinet,” and presented a military police challenge coin, a D.C. police report says. ...
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More People Arrested on Gun Charges Near Inauguration Checkpoints
News4’s Derrick Ward has details on some of the most recent arrests near checkpoints on Capitol Hill.
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DC Roads, Bridges, Metro Stations Closed Ahead of Inauguration
Road closures and parking restrictions set week before Inauguration Day
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Man Arrested on Gun Charges at Inauguration Checkpoint Says He Made Honest Mistake
A Virginia man was arrested at a checkpoint along the perimeter securing downtown Washington, D.C., ahead of Inauguration Day after he showed police a “non-government issued” inauguration credential and officers found a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his pickup truck. Wesley Allen Beeler, of Front Royal, said in an interview that he made an honest mistake....
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DC Inauguration Updates: 4 Bridges Between DC, Virginia Closing; National Mall Closed
What to know about security and preparations for President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming inauguration in D.C.
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DC Inauguration Updates: Guard Troops Pour Into District
By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops were pouring into the nation’s capital on Saturday, as governors answered the urgent pleas of U.S. defense officials for more troops to help safeguard Washington even as they keep anxious eyes on possible violent protests in their own states. More than 15,000 current National Guard members were in D.C. as of...
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DC Inauguration Updates: Up to 25,000 National Guard Members Securing Capital
Much of downtown D.C. is locked down amid heightened concern for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration on Wednesday.
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Man Arrested at Capitol Security Checkpoint Says He Made Mistake, Got Lost
News4’s Darcy Spencer has the suspect’s side of the story and new details.
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Capitol, National Mall Locked Down Ahead of Inauguration
News4’s Darcy Spencer details how the unprecedented security ahead of the Inauguration impacts those who live and work in D.C.
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Roads, Bridges Locked Down as DC Braces for Inauguration Day
News4’s Derrick Ward reports on how D.C. is stepping up security before Inauguration Day.
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Maryland Gov. Declares State of Emergency for Inauguration
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency for the presidential inauguration next week
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Several Bridges Will Be Closed for the Inauguration
Four bridges between Virginia and D.C. will be closed for the inauguration. Jackie Bensen reports.
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Extra Security Measures Continue to Be Added to US Capitol
More security measures continue to go up around the U.S. Capitol grounds, as armed troops guard the area where Joe Biden will be inaugurated. News4’s Shomari Stone takes a look at what’s being done.
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Maryland, Virginia Capitals on Alert for Protests This Weekend
Security is tight in Annapolis and Richmond amid concerns about armed protests, which could turn violent. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.
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DC Locked Down Days Leading Up To Inauguration
Right now, DC is a fortified city. Practically every road downtown is closed along with the National Mall. DC Police has “all hands on deck” and a massive force of federal agents and National Guard troops are guarding federal buildings and monuments. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Heightened Security at Maryland, Virginia Capitols Ahead of Biden Inauguration
The FBI has warned of the potential for armed protests in all 50 states, as well as in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Biden.
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D.C. Mayor Urges Americans to Avoid Area, Attend Inauguration Virtually
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and national security threats, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is asking Americans to watch the inauguration virtually from their home states.