Deepening division . And where, as a nation, do we go from here . This is american reckoning a pbs newshour special. Woodruff good evening, and welcome to our pbs newshour special report. It comes at an anxious moment. The Nations Capital and many cities around the country are on edge, concerned that protests over the president ial inauguration could turn violent again. The f. B. I. Says armed gatherings are planned in every state. Here in washington, security has been fortified around the capitol complex, the white house and much of the center of the city. More than 25,000 members of the National Guard are being called up to ensure there are no further riots or attacks. And even as president elect joe biden prepares to take office, the country is not yet done dealing with the consequences of President Trumps actions. The house of representatives has voted to impeach him. The senate has yet to decide what it will do. And Many Americans are angry and upset over the mob that ransacked th
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