LIVE UPDATES: Things to Understand as DC locks for Biden's inauguration

The inauguration faces unique hurdles Because of this coronavirus pandemic, along with the increased security hazard after the mortal Capitol riot

Washington, D.C. has been taking a defensive position in the lead-up into Inauguration Day. Some 25,000 National Guard troops happen to be OK'd to descend around town in the behest of the Secret Service.

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The 59th Presidential Inauguration to declare in Biden has confronted unique hurdles on account of this coronavirus pandemic, in addition to the increased security threat following a riot over the country's Capitol earlier this month left five people dead.
Secret Service contributes to safety details
Once an event is granted this designation, the Secret Service becomes the lead national agency responsible for coordinating security for your function.

The 59th Presidential Inauguration to declare in Biden has confronted unique hurdles on account of this coronavirus pandemic, in addition to the increased security hazard following a riot over the country's Capitol earlier this month left five people dead.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared the town's Metro has shut 13 of its channels in addition to four big bridges. Transit lines, such as buses and trains, will be suspended and broad swaths of roads in the vicinity of the Capitol will be shut off.

Statehouses in Danger
Statehouses across the state -- many of which have confronted occasionally violent protests -- will also be facing heightened security dangers.