Capitol unleashed a wave of fear and unmatched security concerns. And law enforcement officials are contending not only with the potential for outside threats but also with rising concerns about an insider attack by troops with a duty to protect him.There have been no specific threats made against Biden.The nation's capital is essentially on lockdown.

More than 25,000 troops and police have been called to duty. Tanks and concrete barriers block the streets. The National Mall is closed.

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New Biden health care orders begin to unspool Trump policies

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Biden: 'We can't wait any longer' to address climate crisis

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Bernie Sanders' mittens meme merch helped raise $1.8M for charity

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At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns

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Terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence following election

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US issues domestic terrorism alert early in Biden's term

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Justice Dept. rescinds Trump policy that led to thousands of migrant families being separated at border

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event on economic crisis in the State Dining Room of the White House January 22, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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