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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he hired no undocumented workers to build the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Running in the presidential election has already had consequences for Republican nominee Donald Trump as dozens of activists gathered outside a Trump Hotel building-site in Washington D.C. on Sunday. Construction is nearly finished on Trump's new hotel in the nation's capital, and the hotel is set to open its doors to guests on September 12th.
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington Tuesday to kick off his inaugural ceremonies. The normally celebratory time comes at a dark and solemn moment in American history. As the President-elect is preparing to take his oath of office, the US approaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths. Biden has said he was inspired to run for President after watching President Trump's dismissive handling of the deadly virus. Traditionally the outgoing President welcomes the incoming President and first lady at the North Portico. Instead, Trump has asked staff to arrange a sendoff off at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, a Color Guard, and a 21-gun-salute.
Strict security measures are in place along Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol, on the route President-elect Joe Biden will take as part of a ceremonial parade on Inauguration Day. Washington, DC, and state capitals across the country are on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests. IMAGES
The top brass of a Chicago marketing technology company must have had quite a shock after its CEO was collared for rioting at the US Capitol. CNN reports Brad Rukstales breached the US Capitol during Wednesday's Trump-fueled insurrection in Washington, DC. He was arrested and charged with unlawful entry. Rukstales apologized for what he called a 'moment of extremely poor judgment.' 'It was the single worst personal decision of my life.' Brad Rukstales
The man who broke into the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and sat with his feet on her desk, during the US Capitol riot Wednesday has been arrested. CNN reports Arkansas man Richard Barnett has been charged with three federal counts. CNN reports the Arkansas man was taken into custody Friday morning in Little Rock. Charges include knowingly entering and remaining in restricted building grounds without authority, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Federal officials say Barnett's also been charged with the theft of public property.