Are U.S. troops becoming a threat to American democracy? Defence officials fear that U.S. service members could stage an attack during the Biden's inauguration. They are now vetting 25,000 National Guard Officers. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: FBI to vet 25,000 National Guard Officers

Joe Biden will enter the White House with a long to-do list. In the first 10 days, the President-elect plans to reverse several controversial decisions of Donald Trump. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's on Biden's agenda.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's plans for the first 10 days in office

Thousands of security personnel from the National Guard Law & Enforcement Agency is descending upon the US Capital, Washington DC for Joe Biden’s inauguration as president on Wednesday.

Washington on high alert ahead of Biden inauguration

Following the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol by Pro-Trump rioters, serious scrutiny and security concerns have gripped Washington. US defence officials are now worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members securing the Joe Biden's inauguration.

FBI vetting guard troops amid fears of insider attack

Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Washington were among more than a dozen states that activated their National Guards to strengthen security.

US state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Donald Trump armed protests

Donald Trump, whose "seditious rhetoric" incited a violent attack on the Capitol, is a "menace" and is unfit to remain in office and must be removed, US media outlets have asserted, as they tore into the American President, demanding that he be held accountable through impeachment proceedings or criminal prosecution.

Trump is 'menace', must be removed and held accountable for Capitol attack: US media

Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the US Capitol. Washington, DC, Police Chief Robert Contee said the dead on Wednesday included a woman who was shot by the US Capitol Police, as well as three others who died in “medical emergencies.

US Capitol violence: Death toll rises to 4, public emergency in Washington DC

Ahead of electoral college vote, thousands of supporters of U.S President Donald Trump gathered in Washington DC to denounced the results of November 3rd election. Trumps supporters take to streets and chanted 'Four more years' and waving flags &chanting Trumps name.

Nationwide march in support of Donald Trump's Poll claims

Thousands of President Donald Trump's supporters were out in Washington, DC, on Saturday for a day of rallying that echoed the false assertion that the presidential election was marked by fraud.

Thousands of Trump supporters rally, blaming election fraud for defeat

Four people associated with the Proud Boys have reportedly been ‘stabbed and slashed’ while cheering on Donald Trump in the US election.

US Breaking News:1 woman, 3 men injured in stabbing incident in Washington D.C

Doctors at the Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC have found that infected children can spread the COVID-19 virus for weeks even though they themselves show no symptoms.

Study finds asymptomatic children can carry Coronavirus for weeks

US House lawmakers made history Friday by voting for Washington to become the nation's 51st state, but the move, a push for equal voting rights for the capital's residents, is doomed in the Senate.

US House passes Washington DC statehood measure in historic vote

US President Donald Trump told his advisors at one point this past week he wanted 10,000 troops to deploy to the Washington D.C. area to halt civil unrest over the killing of a black man by Minneapolis police, according to a senior U.

Trump wanted to deploy 10,000 troops in Washington DC, official says

Mahatma Gandhi’s statue outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC desecrated by unruly elements involved in the ongoing protests in the US. Also read: Four cops charged in Floyd death, one faces 2nd-degree murder count homicide The United States Park police have launched an investigation into the desecration of the statue.

Mahatma Gandhi statue outside Indian Embassy in Washington DC desecrated

United States' Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Thursday tendered an apology for the incident of desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC.

US apologizes for the desecration of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Washington DC

At least 40 cities in the US including Washington DC have imposed curfews on Sunday in response to the continuing protests against the death of African-American man George Floyd.

Curfew imposed in 40 cities including Washington DC as protests spread across US

Two opera singers whose shows were cancelled due to coronavirus, find a different audience in the park.

Arias in open air as opera singers surprise Washington D.C. area park goers

President Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner reportedly traveled from Washington DC to New Jersey earlier this month to celebrate the first night of Passover, despite federal guidelines advising against nonessential travel due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Ivanka Trump defies US govt's advisory: Travelled to New Jersey amid coronavirus pandemic

Washington, D.C.-area restaurants and pubs were unusually empty the weekend before St. Patrick's day, the same day Mayor Muriel Bowser instituted more rules to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Celebrating St. Patrick's in the time of coronavirus

Rescue kittens got dressed up in festive holiday sweaters on Christmas Eve (December 24) as adoring fans took turns playing and cuddling with them at a Washington cat cafe.

Kittens in festive sweaters bring holiday cheer to Washington cat cafe

India and the United States on Wednesday initiated the second session of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC that would reflect the rapid growth of the vital strategic partnership between the sides.

India, US commence 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC

Several dozen protesters gathered in Lafayette Square across from the White House in Washington on Tuesday (October 8) to demand President Donald Trump reverse his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from northeastern Syria, opening the door to a Turkish offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters.

Kurds rally outside White House - 'Don't let your allies perish'

Two shootings in Washington, DC left two people dead and seven injured late on Thursday, reports by police and several media outlets said, as authorities on Friday hunted for a pair of suspects from one of the attacks likely armed with an assault rifle.

Two killed, seven wounded in two Washington, DC shootings; police seek suspects: Reports

Political activists from Pakistan have requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak about the human rights violations in Sindh and other provinces during the upcoming UN General Assembly session.

PM Modi must raise issue of human rights violation in Pakistan at UNGA: Activists

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