A fortress. And state capitols around the country, they are locked down as well probably like never before. We must warn all of our viewers here in the u. S. And around the world the video you are about to see is graphic and contains profanity. But it also explains why there are now 25,000 National Guard troops on the streets of washington, d. C. Its to prevent another scene like this. The fear of a similar attack is driving a truly historic push to safeguard the inauguration on wednesday, one that has made this weeks transfer of power here in the United States feel anything but peaceful. Cnns Jeremy Diamond is over at the white house. Cnns Shimon Prokupecz is tracking the security situation in the streets of washington. With just three days until the inauguration of president elect joe biden, how are security preparations going right now . Reporter well, wolf, theyre continuing. Right now there are 17,000 National Guard troops on the ground here in washington, d. C. That is expected t
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Approved measures: Nominations: Harold W. L. Willocks, Esq. — Virgin Islands Supreme Court Justice Averil George — Human Services Commissioner Antonio O. Stevens — V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services
The Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection Committee approved two measures during a meeting on Monday before receiving an update regarding the operations of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission.