Following a rally turned violent riot at the U.S. Capitol last week, security was at an all-time high ahead of Wednesday's impeachment hearings and will remain that way until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20. As the House opened its impeachment hearing, the District of Columbia National Guard said it had been authorized to arm troops assigned to security duty on the U.S. Capitol grounds.The Guard said in a statement that the authority was requested by federal authorities and approved by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy as of approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday. The inauguration will look different from other years due to last week's riot, with extremely tight security around the entire Capitol complex. At least 10,000 National Guard troops will be in place by Saturday. Some will be obvious: officers in uniforms, checkpoints, metal detectors, fencing. Some won't. Related video below: DC mayor wants more security around inaugurationLaw enforcement officials never go into too much detail about security so would-be attackers aren바카라 게임 웹사이트t tipped off. But Michael Plati, U.S. Secret Service special agent in charge, who is leading the inauguration security, said they've taken into account the siege: 바카라 게임 웹사이트It바카라 게임 웹사이트s a poignant reminder of what can happen.바카라 게임 웹사이트바카라 게임 웹사이트There's a variety of methods to ensure that we have a secure, seamless, safe environment for our protectees, but most importantly, the general public,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Plati said.Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a statement Monday that officials have 바카라 게임 웹사이트comprehensive, coordinated plans바카라 게임 웹사이트 in place to ensure safety and security. She said the grounds of the Capitol will be closed to the public. The inauguration is a ticketed event. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Following a rally turned violent riot at the U.S. Capitol last week, security was at an all-time high ahead of Wednesday's impeachment hearings and will remain that way until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20.
As the House opened its impeachment hearing, the District of Columbia National Guard said it had been authorized to arm troops assigned to security duty on the U.S. Capitol grounds.
The Guard said in a statement that the authority was requested by federal authorities and approved by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy as of approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday.
J. Scott Applewhite
Hundreds of National Guard troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor’s Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott Applewhite
Hundreds of National Guard troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor’s Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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The inauguration will look different from other years due to last week's riot, with extremely tight security around the entire Capitol complex. At least 10,000 National Guard troops will be in place by Saturday. Some will be obvious: officers in uniforms, checkpoints, metal detectors, fencing. Some won't.
Related video below: DC mayor wants more security around inauguration
Law enforcement officials never go into too much detail about security so would-be attackers aren바카라 게임 웹사이트t tipped off. But Michael Plati, U.S. Secret Service special agent in charge, who is leading the inauguration security, said they've taken into account the siege: 바카라 게임 웹사이트It바카라 게임 웹사이트s a poignant reminder of what can happen.바카라 게임 웹사이트
AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., and Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., hand pizzas to members of the National Guard gathered at the Capitol Visitor Center, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington. as the House of Representatives moved forward on a House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a week after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
바카라 게임 웹사이트There's a variety of methods to ensure that we have a secure, seamless, safe environment for our protectees, but most importantly, the general public,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Plati said.
Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a statement Monday that officials have 바카라 게임 웹사이트comprehensive, coordinated plans바카라 게임 웹사이트 in place to ensure safety and security. She said the grounds of the Capitol will be closed to the public. The inauguration is a ticketed event.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.