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National Guard troops defending the Capitol have reportedly been told to be prepared for IED threats
3 days ago | By Business Insider
Members of the U.S. National Guard arrive at the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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National Guard troops defending the Capitol have been briefed on the potential for additional IED threats, Politico reported Wednesday , citing Guard members.
The briefings follow the discovery of explosives not only at the Capitol but a few blocks away at the offices of the Republican and Democratic National Committees last week.
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