February 1, 2021
The hill is a popular spot for sledders, but it s been closed following the Capitol riot.
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Capitol police said they will keep the areas around the U.S. Capitol closed after a local representative asked for parts of it to be open for sledding.
Police said they denied the request because of security concerns and the pandemic.
While some of the fencing has been taken down, there are still noticeable safety barriers around the Capitol after the Jan. 6 attack.
By Press Association 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted by US Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol in Washington
The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last week’s breach of the US Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence, officials have said.
The message contradicts earlier statements that law enforcement was caught off guard by the assault by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Nearly a week after the riot, officials said they were combing through mountains of evidence and vowed to aggressively seek out those who perpetrated the brazen attack on the US Capitol.