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Capitol Police Are Upping Security Ahead Of A Rally In Support Of The Jan. 6 Rioters

A recently installed surveillance camera is positioned near the U.S. Capitol on Monday.

Congressional leaders and top security officials say the U.S. Capitol will be well-prepared for a far-right rally expected for the area on Saturday, including plans to reinstall perimeter fencing that was up for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection.

This weekend's rally will present law enforcement officials with the first large-scale security test to the Capitol since the attack on the complex

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