Officials remain vigilant ahead of Biden inauguration after small weekend protests – CNN

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(CNN)Demonstrations in state capitols across the United States were muted this weekend after warnings of armed protests, but officials have indicated they’ll remain vigilant in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Protests at state capitols remain small and under heavy police presence after warnings of unrestProtests at state capitols remain small and under heavy police presence after warnings of unrest
Demonstrators stand Sunday with their long guns near the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan.Demonstrators stand Sunday with their long guns near the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan.
Members of the National Guard stand watch Sunday on a street in Washington, DC.Members of the National Guard stand watch Sunday on a street in Washington, DC.
Pentagon authorizes 25,000 National Guard members for inaugurationPentagon authorizes 25,000 National Guard members for inauguration
An officer speaks Sunday to a small group of anti-government, pro-gun demonstrators outside the Texas state Capitol in Austin.An officer speaks Sunday to a small group of anti-government, pro-gun demonstrators outside the Texas state Capitol in Austin.
An armed protester stands Sunday in front of state troopers outside the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.An armed protester stands Sunday in front of state troopers outside the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.
US Postal Service removing mailboxes for security reasons ahead of inaugurationUS Postal Service removing mailboxes for security reasons ahead of inauguration
What we know about potential armed protests ahead of Joe Biden's inaugurationWhat we know about potential armed protests ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez, Jamie Crawford, Lauren Fox, Omar Jimenez, Lucy Kafanov, Bill Kirkos, Jason Kravarik, Eric Levenson, Ross Levitt, Christina Maxouris, Artemis Moshtaghian, Jon Passantino, Conor Powell, Manu Raju, Raja Razek, Rebekah Riess, Hollie Silverman, Dan Simon, Greg Wallace and Whitney Wild contributed to this report.

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