US Capitol on lockdown amid ‘external security threat’ independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
The US Capitol is under lockdown amid reports of an exterior security threat, as smoke was seen rising behind the building and an intercom message was heard telling those outside to “seek cover” independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
People attending a rehearsal for the Inauguration Day ceremonies were reportedly evacuated from the building as the security threat was announced over the intercom
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