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Police tighten security amid fears of fresh plot to breach US Capitol

"We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4," Capitol Police said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Security chiefs blame bad intelligence over US Capitol insurrection

The former Capitol police chief and federal agencies blame each other for their failure to stop supporters of ex-President Trump from storming the building on January 6.

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Independent commission will investigate Capitol riots, Pelosi says

The US Congress will establish an independent commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place in January at the Capitol.

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Biden ponders 'fragile' democracy after Trump impeachment acquittal

Euronews looks into all the key reactions after Donald Trump was acquitted at the Senate impeachment trial for inciting violence at the US Capitol.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats present case with new Capitol riot video

Videos of the siege have been circulating since the day of the riot, but the graphic compilation amounted to a more complete narrative, a moment-by-moment retelling of one of the nation's most alarming days.

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Democrats label Trump 'inciter in chief' at impeachment trial

Harrowing video footage of rioters breaking into the Capitol building and fighting with police was shown during Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.

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Woman sings songs of encouragement near Donald Trump's Florida estate

Meet the woman who sings Christian songs towards the Florida estate of former US President Donald Trump every day.

USA

Washington DC gears up for an inauguration like no other

When Joe Biden takes the oath of office, he'll do so in a city under siege - not from a foreign enemy but from angry supporters of Donald Trump.

USA

'Alarming factions': Here's why the US Capitol siege happened

The events of January 6 were not a one-off. They were the culmination of various pro-Trump factions coming together "under his banner" for a common cause, experts tell Euronews.

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FBI vetting troops amid fears of insider attack at Biden inauguration

The move comes following the events at the Capitol, after which several on and off-duty police officers and active military personnel were arrested for participating in the siege.

USA

Biden inauguration: Troops pour into Washington amid protest concerns

The calls reflect fears that violent extremist groups are targeting the city in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6.

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DC police arrest man with loaded gun and false inauguration credential

An officer noticed he had “firearms-related stickers” on his vehicle and asked him if he had any weapons inside his car.

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US health secretary Alex Azar tells Trump he is resigning

During Alex Azar's time serving as US health secretary, more than 390,000 people in the US have died from COVID-19.

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Watch: House votes to impeach Donald Trump for second time

Ten Republican lawmakers broke ranks making Trump the first president to have been impeached twice and charged the US president with inciting violence against the government.

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Donald Trump's Twitter ban is 'problematic,' says Angela Merkel

Merkel's spokesman said social media platforms "bear great responsibility" for stopping disinformation and incitement of violence but that freedom of opinion was also of "elementary significance".

USA

Democrats step up Trump impeachment plan as FBI warns of more protests

As the House of Representatives forges ahead with plans to oust the president from office, the FBI has warned that Trump loyalists are planning more armed protests.

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Trump loyalists 'driven deeper into internet' after social media bans

Twitter and Facebook have both frozen Donald Trump out, while Amazon, Google, and Apple cut access to right-wing app Parler.

USA

Arnie's warning highlights danger of US 'spinning out of control'

Scott Lucas is Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Birmingham. He says there are echoes between the events Schwarzenegger is describing and what's happening now in America.

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US Capitol police overrun by Trump supporters despite warnings

Many have criticised the police response, questioning how officers were so quickly overrun by rioters who stormed the US Capitol.

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Pro-Trump supporters who stormed Capitol Hill arrested and charged

Police in the US have detained and charged a number of pro-Trump supporters who took part in the Capitol Hill riots.