Posted in NEWS What we know about weekend protests: National Mall closed; states brace for possible violence January 15, 2021 Following the Jan. 6 pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials nationwide up security ahead of possible intense weekend protests. Latest news. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/641663106/0/usatoday-newstopstories~What-we-know-about-weekend-protests-National-Mall-closed-states-brace-for-possible-violence/