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Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington for Biden inauguration

FILE PHOTO: Security fencing surrounds the U.S. Capitol days after supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday approved an emergency declaration for Washington that lasts through Jan. 24, the White House said, after authorities warned of security threats to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.

Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham

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