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Tight security, including the National Guard at the US Capitol

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The US Capitol is open to lawmakers and staff, but under tight police and military security, including the National Guard. A huge fence also rings the Capitol building as a new precautionary measure after a mob broke into Congress, ransacking offices and fighting with police last Wednesday. IMAGES

Added on the 11/01/2021 16:09:12 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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