National Guard Troops Arrive In DC:

6,000 NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS ARRIVE IN DC TO BEEF UP SECURITY

John Titor

Around 6,000 National Guard troops have been activated from multiple states. They are expected to arrive in the Washington Metropolitan Area within the next 48 hours to beef up security around the US Capitol complex, according to AP.

Update: They have started to arrive…

Deployment of Guard troops come in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol building on Wednesday and ahead of the Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20 that could incite another wave of violence.

AP has learned defense officials are reviewing restrictions on whether Guard troops will be allowed to carry weapons in the coming days as new threats materialize.

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told AP Friday that intelligence on potential threats continues to evolve. He said some Guard troops could carry M4 Carbines, but a final decision may come next week.

The review reflects concerns about the safety of Guard troops in the wake of the deadly riots.

About 850 Guard troops have been deployed to Capital grounds, working 12 hours shifts at more than 90 checkpoints.

Over the weekend, videos have emerged of Guard troops stationed around the Capitol complex.

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