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There have been threats of armed protests throughout the U.S. throughout the weekend and leading up to Inauguration Day, and police in Trenton, Albany and Hartford aren’t taking any chances, even if the threat isn’t believed to be as severe as other locations

As rehearsals for Joe Biden’s inauguration have been postponed, thousands of extra police and National Guard troops now patrol D.C. while law enforcement in the tri-state looks to track down extremists tied to any past or potential future violence. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

Amid all the noise since a mob laid siege to the U.S. Capitol, an officer hailed as a hero has stayed silent

Thousands of National Guard soldiers and security officers from multiple federal agencies are working to protect Washington, D.C. in the wake of last week’s violence at the Capitol.

Airlines say they are stepping up security on flights to Washington before next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden

All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.

The entire National Mall will be closed to the public on Inauguration Day, two federal officials tell NBC News. The closure is the latest of several tight security measures in the wake of the Capitol riot

A Proud Boys supporter who threatened to deploy “three cars full of armed patriots” to Washington last week was charged Wednesday with stockpiling military-style combat knives and more than 1,000 rifle rounds in his New York home, federal authorities said. Eduard Florea, 40, was charged with possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and denied bail after the FBI searched his…

Proactive steps are being made to hinder any attempted violence in preparation for the transition of power in DC. Rana Novini explains how our local offices are preparing for the violent backlash that may occur due to that transition of power. .

Airbnb will cancel and block reservations in the Washington, D.C., area during inauguration week to ensure “hate group members are not part of the Airbnb community.” The announcement comes after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asked visitors to stay away from the D.C. area for the inauguration as a response to...

Two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Klete Keller was charged in a federal D.C. court Wednesday over his alleged participation in last week’s insurrection a the U.S. Capitol

A man was arrested after the FBI searched a Queens home Tuesday evening following online threats that were allegedly posted in the aftermath of last week’s riots at the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement officials said. Myles Miller reports.

The company will reimburse Airbnb hosts with the money they would have earned.

Video Wednesday showed members of the U.S. National Guard sleeping on the floors of the U.S. Capitol. The National Guard was called in during the Capitol riots on Jan. 6 and remain on the grounds to protect against possible attacks leading up to the inauguration of Joe Biden.

As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press and NBC News. Rana Novini reports.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser urged Americans on Monday not to travel to the capital for the inauguration next week due to the recent acts of domestic terrorism against the U.S. Capitol building as well as surging coronavirus numbers. The mayor also highlighted that she has asked President Donald Trump to preemptively declare a state of emergency in the...

President Trump announced he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Jan. 20. This news comes as Congress members consider a fast-track impeachment following Wednesday’s Capitol siege. Michael Gargiulo reports.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $50,000 reward for information on a suspect accused of placing pipe bombs in Washington, D.C.

The woman who was fatally shot Wednesday by law enforcement when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol has been identified as a San Diego resident.

Here is a simple breakdown of the 25th Amendment, explaining how Section 4 could be used to remove President Trump, according to a constitutional law expert.