Increasing security presence as inauguration preparations continue at U.S. Capitol

The National Guard security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.

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Sun., Jan. 17, 2021

Members of the National Guard stand inside the security fencing at the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 in Washington.

John Minchillo Associated Press
A worker pulls cables as preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Patrick Semansky Associated Press
Independence Avenue is blocked to traffic all along the National Mall, as seen from by the U.S. Capitol, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Washington, as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Jacquelyn Martin Associated Press
National Guard soldiers walk out of the U.S. Capitol, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Washington, as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Jacquelyn Martin Associated Press
Preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Patrick Semansky Associated Press
A law enforcement official sweeps a spectator seating area as preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Patrick Semansky Associated Press
A man walks in a spectator seating area as preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Patrick Semansky Associated Press
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, National Guard security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.

John Minchillo Associated Press
The U.S. Capitol dome is seen past security fencing and barbed wire in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, as preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony.

Patrick Semansky Associated Press
Security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.Security in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.

David Goldman Associated Press
Law enforcement stand near the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.

David Goldman Associated Press