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January 15, 2021 | 8:00 AM

Strict security measures in place across the nation ahead of Inauguration Day

The heightened security comes after a violent siege at the U.S. Capitol last week from pro-Trump supporters that resulted in the death of five people and forced lawmakers into hiding.

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR

Jacqueline Larma

Updated: January 14, 2021 | 6:13 pm

Guard to defend Pennsylvania Capitol, city to close streets

Troy Thompson with the Department of General Services, which oversees Capitol Police, said there are additional officers inside and out, and barriers have been erected in recent days.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds

January 13, 2021 | 5:46 AM

Republicans lash out against new security measures at the Capitol

Several Republican members of Congress, including Congressman Scott Perry of York County, grew angry on Tuesday over new security systems implemented at the Capitol.

By Alana Wise/NPR

J. Scott Applewhite

January 12, 2021 | 5:39 AM

How inauguration day is shaping up: Beefed up security, limited public access

Last week’s events — in which insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol and pipe bombs were left at the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee offices in Washington — have heightened security fears for the swearing-in.

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR

Jose Luis Magana

January 7, 2021 | 11:11 AM

Where was the security when a mob stormed the Capitol?

By Greg Myre/NPR

Amr Alfiky

February 13, 2020 | 4:44 AM

Watchdog warns census faces cybersecurity, hiring risks before national rollout

The government watchdog group's report flags the potential dangers of making last-minute changes to the unprecedented plan to rely on online forms to count most of the 300 million-plus residents of the U.S.

By Hansi Lo Wang/NPR

February 10, 2020 | 5:26 AM