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News Articles: security

Members of the Washington National Guard stand near a fence surrounding the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., in anticipation of protests on Jan. 11, 2021.

State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.

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  • Greg Allen
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Justice Department Warns It's Coming For Those Involved In Capitol Violence

Officials say charges could be brought ranging from trespassing to felony murder.

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  • Brian Naylor
President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in is set to continue as scheduled with several security modifications in place. Public access to the U.S. Capitol and to the Washington Monument is so far banned until after Inauguration Day.

How Inauguration Day Is Shaping Up: Beefed Up Security, Limited Public Access

Law enforcement and elected officials have implemented several security changes ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in on Jan. 20.

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  • Jaclyn Diaz
A woman uses her phone while wearing a face mask in New York City. With so many people searching for information on coronavirus, cybersecurity experts warn that it has provided new channels for phishing and malware attacks.

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Invites Digital Dangers — From New Hacks To Privacy Concerns

While online scams are always a danger, malware and phishing attacks have skyrocketed in the past two weeks. Many of these schemes have found new...

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