How key states plan to secure their capitol buildings ahead of possible armed pro-Trump protests – CNN

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(CNN)States across the country are increasing security at their capitol buildings ahead of what the FBI has warned are “armed protests” being planned at all 50 state capitols.

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CNN’s Amanda Watts, Zachary Cohen, Whitney Wild, Lauren del Valle, Caroline Kelly, Rob Frehse, Taylor Romine, Raja Razek, Alec Snyder and Jason Morris contributed to this report.

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