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WASHINGTON — Some of the 10,000 National Guard troops streaming into Washington D.C to help secure the area ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration…

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Defense Department is scrambling to ensure an adequate plan to avoid a repeat of last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Defense Department is scrambling to ensure an adequate plan to avoid a repeat of last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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The troops were briefed on the IED threats after pipe bombs were uncovered in the aftermath of last week's deadly siege on the US Capitol.The troops were briefed on the IED threats after pipe bombs were uncovered in the aftermath of last week's deadly siege on the US Capitol.

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National Guard members were inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday for security as the House moves forward with impeaching President Donald Trump.National Guard members were inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday for security as the House moves forward with impeaching President Donald Trump.

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The move is in response to fears that armed militias might attack.

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The armed National Guard troops will be responsible for security around the Capitol building complex, officials said. About 15,000 Guard troops are expected to be deployed in the city.The armed National Guard troops will be responsible for security around the Capitol building complex, officials said. About 15,000 Guard troops are expected to be deployed in the city.

UPDATE 1:30 p.m. A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results — a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. The House vote on an article of impeachment for “incitement of insurrection” was still underway Wednesday afternoon.UPDATE 1:30 p.m. A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results — a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. The House vote on an article of impeachment for “incitement of insurrection” was still underway Wednesday afternoon.

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The decision by U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy comes as the FBI has warned of armed protests being planned for Washington in the run-up to the Jan. 20 inauguration.The decision by U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy comes as the FBI has warned of armed protests being planned for Washington in the run-up to the Jan. 20 inauguration.

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President Donald Trump has become the first American president to be impeached twice, facing a strong bipartisan rebuke from the House exactly one week after a violent mob of his supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol. The House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump, with 10 Republicans joining with Democrats to charge him with incitement of insurrection. […]

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Hundreds of U.S. National Guard members were seen getting some rest ahead of what is expected to be a tumultuous day in Washington, D.C.On Wednesday, Jan. 13, The House of Representatives is pursuing an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Capitol last week. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, National Guard members were seen sleeping on the floor in hallways, stairwells and concourses."The short answer is duty and resilience. It is not out of the ordinary for soldiers and airmen, especially for MP and security forces units to sleep when and wherever possible to maintain vigilance at their posts," National Guard Bureau spokesman Air Force Maj. Matt Murphy told Connecting Vets Wednesday morning, when asked why they were sleeping in the building.Up to 15,000 units have been approved for use at the Capitol on Wednesday.Hundreds of U.S. National Guard members were seen getting some rest ahead of what is expected to be a tumultuous day in Washington, D.C.On Wednesday, Jan. 13, The House of Representatives is pursuing an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Capitol last week. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, National Guard members were seen sleeping on the floor in hallways, stairwells and concourses."The short answer is duty and resilience. It is not out of the ordinary for soldiers and airmen, especially for MP and security forces units to sleep when and wherever possible to maintain vigilance at their posts," National Guard Bureau spokesman Air Force Maj. Matt Murphy told Connecting Vets Wednesday morning, when asked why they were sleeping in the building.Up to 15,000 units have been approved for use at the Capitol on Wednesday.

National Guard troops seen sleeping in U.S. Capitol building ahead of impeachment vote

Watch U.S. Capitol riot: Thousands of National Guard troops lining streets in D.C. in lead-up to Biden inauguration Video Online, on GlobalNews.caWatch U.S. Capitol riot: Thousands of National Guard troops lining streets in D.C. in lead-up to Biden inauguration Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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While National Guard troops have been stationed inside and outside the seat of Congress since at least Friday, earlier they had not been armed with rifles.While National Guard troops have been stationed inside and outside the seat of Congress since at least Friday, earlier they had not been armed with rifles.

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WASHINGTON — The National Guard were on a 24-hour watch in the U.S. Capitol after last week’s violence, with off-duty members left to catch naps in hallways…

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By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some of the 10,000 National Guard troops streaming into Washington D.C to help secure the area ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration will be armed, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday. The decisionBy Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some of the 10,000 National Guard troops streaming into Washington D.C to help secure the area ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration will be armed, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday. The decision

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The increase in security comes after protestors stormed the Capitol last Wednesday.The increase in security comes after protestors stormed the Capitol last Wednesday.

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Miller-Meeks reiterated on Wednesday that impeaching Trump a week shy of the end of his term would "only further divide the nation and make it more difficult for President-elect JoeMiller-Meeks reiterated on Wednesday that impeaching Trump a week shy of the end of his term would "only further divide the nation and make it more difficult for President-elect Joe

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The U.S. Capitol resembled an armed camp as lawmakers prepared to vote on impeaching President Donald Trump, with soldiers bearing rifles standing an arm’s-length apart around the building that was attacked last weekThe U.S. Capitol resembled an armed camp as lawmakers prepared to vote on impeaching President Donald Trump, with soldiers bearing rifles standing an arm’s-length apart around the building that was attacked last week

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Around 350 troops were activated for security in North Carolina, beginning this weekend to support state and local authorities.Around 350 troops were activated for security in North Carolina, beginning this weekend to support state and local authorities.

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Members of the Virginia National Guard are collecting donations to send care packages to fellow guard members who were sent to Washington, D.C.Members of the Virginia National Guard are collecting donations to send care packages to fellow guard members who were sent to Washington, D.C.

Va. National Guard accepting donations for care packages to soldiers

Nevada is dispatching more than 200 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., to provide security, logistics and communications support for ...Nevada is dispatching more than 200 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., to provide security, logistics and communications support for ...

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10,000 members of military force swarm Washington DC's streets to secure area ahead of Biden inauguration10,000 members of military force swarm Washington DC's streets to secure area ahead of Biden inauguration

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One week after a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, National Guardsmen were situated inside the building, reflecting the security measures in place in the wake of the attack and ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.One week after a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, National Guardsmen were situated inside the building, reflecting the security measures in place in the wake of the attack and ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Photos show startling presence of National Guardsmen in halls

Troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor's Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The House of Representatives is pursuing an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Capitol last week. Troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor's Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The House of Representatives is pursuing an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Capitol last week.

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The District of Columbia National Guard was authorized to arm troops Tuesday evening.The District of Columbia National Guard was authorized to arm troops Tuesday evening.

Armed National Guard deployed to protect Capitol as Congress debates impeachment

'The US Capitol is now a military base’ says one reporter'The US Capitol is now a military base’ says one reporter

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Gov. Tony Evers is sending 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to support local law enforcement ahead of the inauguration.Gov. Tony Evers is sending 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to support local law enforcement ahead of the inauguration.

Wisconsin National Guard troops mobilize to D.C. to support inauguration security

According to recently proposed congressional rules, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should have said "I stand before you as a spouse, a parent, a grandparent, and a child." According to recently proposed congressional rules, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should have said "I stand before you as a spouse, a parent, a grandparent, and a child."

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The Pentagon has authorized National Guard members in D.C. to be armed while they patrol the city ahead of Inauguration Day next week, according to news outlet reports.The Pentagon has authorized National Guard members in D.C. to be armed while they patrol the city ahead of Inauguration Day next week, according to news outlet reports.

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The National Guard was called in to protect the Capitol a week after pro-Trump rioters rampaged through the building.The National Guard was called in to protect the Capitol a week after pro-Trump rioters rampaged through the building.

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The briefing comes as the Guard plans a massive show of force to prevent violence during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

National Guardsmen briefed on IED threat to Capitol

Photos of troops sprawled under busts of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln raced across Twitter and other social media.Photos of troops sprawled under busts of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln raced across Twitter and other social media.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker has activated about 200 Illinois National Guard members in support of the 59th presidential inauguration at the request of District of Columbia officials. About 100 military police soldiers from the Bloomington-based 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade 33rd Military Police Battalion will be sent to the nation's capital. The battalion has units in Springfield, Freeport and Fort Sheridan. About 45 Security Forces airmen from the 183rd Wing based in Springfield, the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base and the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria will be activated. Thirty airmen from the Illinois Air National Guard will help provide communication, logistics and religious support. About 10 Soldiers with the 5th Civil Support Team in Bartonville will also support the District of Columbia National Guard. "In the wake of the recent incident at the Capitol, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to the Biden administration is of the utmost importance," Pritzker said. The Illinois National Guard will assist federal and local agencies in ensuring safety and security during the inauguration. "Supporting the presidential inauguration is a great opportunity for the Illinois National Guard to be part of history and represent the state of Illinois," said Maj. Gen. Richard Neely, commander of the Illinois National Guard. "Our soldiers and airmen are highly trained and I have full confidence in their abilities to support local and federal agencies as needed."

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Hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard troops will head to the nation’s capital in the coming days to help protect the city.Hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard troops will head to the nation’s capital in the coming days to help protect the city.

Wisconsin National Guard deployed to help protect the nation’s capital

The deployment comes as federal authorities warn of possible armed protests in every state.

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