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The Pentagon has upped the number of National Guard members it wants present at President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration by 4,000. CNN reports the Pentagon on Friday authorized up to 25,000 National Guard members, marking an increase from the 21,000 troops authorized a day earlier. Law enforcement in Washington, DC, and around the country is bracing for more extremist violence after the deadly insurrection at the Capitol last week. The DOD announced Tuesday that Guardsmen and women will be armed. Law enforcement is monitoring phones and other communications in an all-out effort to track individuals to ensure they do not travel to Washington.
Dozens of people meet at Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, before marching peacefully against racism and police brutality in the US capital. Protesters are seen making their way to the White House. Demonstrations are taking places in scores of cities, nearly two weeks after George Floyd died while at police hands. IMAGES
Protesters take to the streets chanting "no justice, no peace" as they stand in front of a line of police officers near the White House, in Washington, DC, which is under curfew for a third night. IMAGES
Protesters chant "quit your job" as they stand as close as they can to the White House, demanding justice for George Floyd, as a 7pm evening curfew begins in the US capital. IMAGES
Actress Jane Lynch introduces President and Michelle Obama, as well as her mother Marian Robinson and Sasha and Malia to light up the 2013 National Christmas Tree.
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