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US Capitol on lockdown due to 'security threat' nearby US Capitol lockdown lifted after two arrested and machine gun found
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The US Capitol has been placed on lockdown due to a security threat. Two people were arrested near the US Capitol building following a security lockdown at the complex.
Police announced the lockdown which extends to all buildings including the Visitor’s Center on Tuesday, ABC 7 News reports. Police have lifted the lockdown which extends to all buildings including the Visitor’s Center on Tuesday, ABC 7 News reports.
Senator Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin , is still talking on the floor and the House is continuing their votes as planned, Politico reports.Senator Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin , is still talking on the floor and the House is continuing their votes as planned, Politico reports.
The lockdown is the second this week. No entry or exit is being permitted due to reports of a man with a gun near the complex.The lockdown is the second this week. No entry or exit is being permitted due to reports of a man with a gun near the complex.
This story is developing, check back for updates.This story is developing, check back for updates.