the insurrection on January 6th!

Theouter fencing put up to protect the US Capitol following the January 6 insurrection has started to come down, allowing the public to regain access to the iconic building's grounds.

National Guardsmen began the removal process this weekend, and by Sunday, much of the black fencing that had made the complex a fortress for nearly three months had been taken apart, making way for the typical parade of joggers, bicyclists and other visitors to once again make use of the green space.

The decision was reached because "there does not exist a known, credible threat against Congress or the Capitol Complex that warrants the temporary security fencing."

The Capitol Police force still believes it is operating in a heightened threat environment due to the political climate and rise in domestic violent extremism, according to an internal department email, but also maintains there is no known credible threat to Congress or to the Capitol.

The police force said in the email that plans could change if officials learn of new threats.