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Security ramped up at US capitol on March 4 due to possible threat - BNC

By: Alysa Wilson The U.S. Capitol Police and federal law enforcement agencies are on high alert for March 4 after officials said they have obtained intelligence that there is a plot to breach the Capitol by a militia group, according to ABC News. A joint intelligence bulletin was sent to state law enforcement agencies by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Titled, 'National Capital Region Remains Attractive Target for Domestic Violent Extremists' it states that extremists were inspired by the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The report lists government and law enforcement as possible targets. It also cites […]

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