The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned again of the possibility of attacks during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next Wednesday, as the authorities continue their preparations to secure this event, amid intense security measures.

FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed today, Friday, that there have been worrying conversations on the Internet talking about possible armed protests coinciding with the inauguration. "We are evaluating these threats with our partners and the type of resources we must allocate to confront them," he said.

He added that one of the challenges they face is distinguishing potential threats from others, and that they are concerned about the possibility of violence in a number of moves in Washington and around government buildings in state capitals.

The ABC network also quoted the FBI as warning law enforcement agencies of the possibility of explosive devices during the demonstrations linked to Biden's inauguration.

Pence speaks with members of the National Guard in charge of securing the building of Congress (Reuters)

Pence pledges


and this comes after Mike Pence received a briefing on Thursday from security officials about preparations to secure Biden's inauguration, and Pence pledged to ensure the security of the inauguration ceremony.

"Americans can be confident that we will ensure a safe inauguration ceremony, and that President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will take the oath as the new president and new vice president of the United States, in a manner that is consistent with our history and customs and that honors the American people and the United States," Pence said.

In his testimony to the Vice President, Ray said that the office has arrested more than 100 people in connection with the congressional storming and is now looking for individuals who are likely to threaten the inauguration of the president-elect.

Pence went to the vicinity of the Congress building, where he inspected the National Guard members present since the incident by supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Congress building on 6 January.

And deployed the National Guard Command of the Ministry of Defense about 7 thousand of its members in Washington to support the security forces, and supplied them with weapons.

And the security authorities had expected that the number of National Guard forces in Washington by 20 this month would reach about 20 thousand, in order to protect the inauguration ceremony and vital facilities.

In a related context, the American newspaper Politico yesterday quoted two informed sources as saying that Biden's team postponed training for his inauguration from next Sunday to the next day, due to security concerns.

The newspaper added that Biden's team also canceled their train trip from Wilmington to Washington, which was scheduled for Monday due to concerns.

Breaking into Congress


On the other hand, Reuters quoted federal prosecutors that a number of those who attacked the Congress were intending to arrest and kill members of Congress, as one of them left a note on Pence's office saying that it is only a matter of time, and justice is coming.

Reuters added that the Justice Department has filed more than 80 criminal cases related to the violence witnessed by Congress, as the intruders looted offices and attacked the police, and the storming left many dead and wounded in an unprecedented event.

Trump's departure And the


Al-Jazeera correspondent in Washington reported that the White House has intensified the pace of deportation of personal belongings of President Trump, his family and employees residing in it, after Congress approved the election results.

This is part of the usual preparations to prepare the US presidency for the new president, his family and his administration by January 20.

And Bloomberg reported that Trump is planning to travel to his Florida resort on the morning of Biden's inauguration.

Citing close sources, the agency added that a number of White House employees are expected to work with Trump after he leaves office and with his son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner.

The agency noted that the US State Department invited the president-elect and his wife, Jill, to stay overnight in the "Blair House", the historic home near the White House the night before his inauguration, a presidential tradition followed, and Bloomberg indicated that President Biden accepted the invitation .