The news to know for Friday, September 17th, 2021!

We'll tell you why the nation's capital is on high alert, and what's being done to avoid a repeat of the January 6th riot.

Also, a new surge at the U.S.-Mexico border that's left thousands of migrants living under a bridge.

Plus, a key vote about COVID-19 booster shots, a TikTok trend that has schools sending letters to parents, and which shows are leading the way ahead of the Emmy Awards this weekend.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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