More arrests announced as inauguration security takes shape

[DonViejo]

BY SARAH LYNCH BALDWIN, AUDREY MCNAMARA, KATHRYN WATSON, CAROLINE LINTON

UPDATED ON: JANUARY 16, 2021 / 7:15 AM / CBS NEWS

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a new intelligence briefing that domestic extremists pose the highest threat to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Friday. Washington, D.C. is locking down ahead of January 20, when Mr. Biden will officially be sworn in.

Some extremists are motivated by belief that Mr. Biden would be an illegitimate president, according to the bulletin. It also mentions foreign adversaries amplifying disinformation in the run up to the inauguration and after the Capitol riots.

The bulletin also warns of violence against federal buildings, and according to one official, the bulletin says there are "continued opportunities for violence targeting public officials, government buildings, and federal and local law enforcement."

The Homeland Security bulletin was issued on Thursday, the same day that FBI director Chris Wray said the agency is tracking an "extensive amount of concerning online chatter" as possible rallies and protests are planned in state capitols nationwide.

Mr. Biden said Friday while outlining his COVID-19 vaccination plan that he felt safe about the inauguration.


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[Bluethroughu]

1. This IS because republicans wanted to profit off a lie

We have a list of republicans, when faced with an insurrection because if their lie continued it. They are traitors of the Country and need to be removed from office and arrested for Seditious Conspiracy because they were involved.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I am relieved to see these arrests and more measures to protect Biden and all around him.

We survived a near-coup, and apparently those who attempted this are planning to try again.

We must show these yahoos that they are attempting an illegal move and that they will continue to be arrested and charged appropriately.

[Vivienne235729]

3. Good! We need to see the hammer come down in this.

You mess with the bull, you get the horns.... even if you are a white supremacist w ties to people in positions of power.