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In this Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 photo, riot fencing and razor wire reinforce the security zone on Capitol Hill in Washington. Associated Press
Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats

By ALAN FRAM lice and airport officials and report suspicious activity to authorities.
Associated Press Capitol Police "will not be available for personal escorts," said the email,
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House's chief law enforcement officer is tight- sent late Thursday. "However, they will be in place to monitor as members
ening security for traveling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in move through the airport."
an era when threats against members were surging even before Donald The steps underscored political divisions that grew increasingly acrid,
Trump's supporters attacked the Capitol. even potentially dangerous, during Trump's invective-filled four years as
Capitol Police officers will be stationed at Washington-area airports and president. In addition to personal verbal attacks against perceived foes,
the city's Union Station train depot on busy travel days, the acting House Trump stirred up supporters with relentless streams of bogus conspiracies
sergeant at arms said in a memo obtained Friday. Timothy P. Blodgett like his false charge that Democrats stole November's election from him.
said he's set up an online portal so lawmakers can notify the agency
about travel plans, and he urged them to coordinate trips with local po- Continued on Page 2