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Why is Capitol Police requesting an extension of National Guard support in DC?

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Capitol Police request Nat’l Guard at US Capitol for 2 more months.
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The current National Guard support mission at the U.S. Capitol was set to end on March 12. A Pentagon official confirmed to American Military News on Thursday that the DOD received the request [for a two month extension] and is currently reviewing it.
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The Capitol Police said in a Wednesday press release, “We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4.” “We have already made significant security upgrades to include establishing a physical structure and increasing manpower to ensure the protection of Congress, the public and our police officers,” Capitol Police said.
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In a Tuesday bulletin, the FBI and DHS said some domestic extremist groups believe a QAnon conspiracy theory that former President Donald Trump “will be inaugurated on 4 March.” “Militia Violent Extremists also have allegedly threatened an attack against the US Capitol using explosives to kill as many members of Congress as possible during the upcoming State of the Union address,” the FBI/DHS bulletin states.

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The National Guard has been in DC for 50 days, and it’s still unclear when troops can return home.
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