Inaugural security heightened as officials seek to avoid a repeat of Capitol attack

by Leandra Bernstein

Fri, January 15th 2021, 10:54 PM UTC

Members of the New York National Guard stand guard along the fence that surrounds the U.S. Capitol. Thousands of National Guard troops have been activated to protect the nation's capital against threats surrounding President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FBI Director Christopher Wray and FBI Counterterrorism Assistant Director Jill Sanborn joined leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, the Secret Service, and the National Guard on January 14, 2021, at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to brief Vice President Mike Pence on inauguration security efforts. (Photo courtesy of Department of Homeland Security)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Members of the National Guard sleep in the U.S. Capitol on January 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential Inauguration. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)

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Members of the New York National Guard stand guard along the fence that surrounds the U.S. Capitol. Thousands of National Guard troops have been activated to protect the nation's capital against threats surrounding President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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