The Pentagon deploys 15,000 National Guards during the ceremony
Warnings of armed protests in America prior to Biden's inauguration
Joint forces from the National Guard and the police guard the "Capitol" building.
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A source in a federal law enforcement agency in the United States of America said that the FBI had warned of groups planning to organize possible armed protests in the American capital, Washington, and in the capitals of the 50 states, in the period leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on January 20, while announcing, The Pentagon »it authorized the deployment of 15,000 National Guard personnel during the inauguration ceremony.
Faced with threats of violence from President Donald Trump's supporters, the National Guard was tasked with sending 15,000 troops to Washington, and tourists were prevented from visiting the Washington Monument.
A law enforcement agency source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that the FBI warnings are in effect from January 16, and at least until January 20, for state capitals, and for the three days before the inauguration in Washington, DC.
And the US National Parks Authority announced that it closed the Washington Monument until January 24, due to the constant threats from groups that participated in the riots in the US Congress building, last week, to disrupt the inauguration of the president-elect.
In a letter to the acting US Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called for a new approach to security, after what she described as an "unprecedented terrorist attack" last week.
Bowser Wolf demanded that permits for public gatherings be canceled until Jan.24.
After Bowser's letter, Wolf announced his resignation, in a surprise move, and left office five days after a crowd of President Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol building to interrupt Biden's election approval session.
The Department of Homeland Security oversees a number of law enforcement forces, including the Secret Service, which is tasked with ensuring the security of the White House and the US President.
Wolf has said he is resigning for procedural reasons, and has appointed FEMA Director Pete Gaynor to replace him.
However, this step did not put an end to questions about the security of the federal capital during the next week.
In addition, the "Pentagon" announced that it had permitted the deployment of 15,000 National Guard members during Biden's inauguration.
The head of the National Guard in the US Department of Defense, Daniel Hukanson, said that reinforcements will be sent to Washington, bringing the total number of personnel who will secure the ceremony to 15,000 soldiers.
He explained that these forces will be equipped with riot control equipment and weapons, but they have not yet been allowed to carry weapons on the streets of the federal capital.
Before announcing his resignation, Woolf ordered the Secret Service to speed up preparations, warning of "the events of the past week and the changing security landscape."
Preparations for the ceremony are progressing at a rapid pace, especially with the erection of a security fence around the perimeter of the Capitol Building, where Biden will be sworn in to succeed Trump.
In light of the risks of violence, as well as the risks of the spread of the new Corona virus, which has killed more than 375,000 people in the United States, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called on Biden's supporters to avoid coming to the capital on the day the new president is installed, and to participate in the event via the Internet.
Biden will be sworn in at the Capitol in front of the "National Mall", which will be filled with American flags rather than the crowds that usually gather in it.
Then, Biden travels with three of his predecessors, namely: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George Bush, to Arlington National Cemetery, to place a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Soldier.
Acting Capitol Police Chief Yujananda Bateman said the public would not be allowed access to the Capitol building during Biden's inauguration.
On the other hand, US President Donald Trump considered yesterday that the efforts to impeach him in the US Congress are "completely ridiculous" and cause tremendous anger among his supporters.
Trump, who was speaking as he left the White House in a Marine One helicopter on a visit to Texas, said his possible impeachment measure in the House of Representatives was "a continuation of the largest manhunt campaign in the history of politics," according to his description.
Trump also considered the ban imposed by social media platforms on him a "catastrophic mistake", and believed that his speech last week to his supporters prior to the attack on the Congress headquarters was "completely appropriate."
Trump considers his impeachment efforts "ridiculous" ... and affirms that his speech before the congressional storming was "appropriate."
Establishing a security fence around the perimeter of the "Capitol" ... and the police announce that the public will not be allowed to access the building.
Two Capitol Police officers arrested
US Congressman Tim Ryan said two policemen were arrested at the Capitol for their behavior when people loyal to outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building last Wednesday.
Ryan told reporters that one policeman was stopped for taking a "selfie" with the rioters, and another for wearing a hat with the abbreviated letters of "Make America Great Again", and he directed the people.
He added that the Acting Police Chief saw in their actions immediate reasons for suspension from work.
Ryan said that between 10 and 15 other police officers are under investigation.
Ryan chairs a subcommittee that oversees the US Capitol Building.
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