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White House intruder 'got further than thought' White House intruder 'got further than thought'
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A man arrested for breaking into the White House earlier this month gained access to more of the building than previously believed, US media report.A man arrested for breaking into the White House earlier this month gained access to more of the building than previously believed, US media report.
Omar Gonazalez, 42, accessed much of the main floor of the highly guarded home on 19 September, unidentified officials told multiple news outlets.Omar Gonazalez, 42, accessed much of the main floor of the highly guarded home on 19 September, unidentified officials told multiple news outlets.
It was earlier reported he was stopped at the North Portico doors after scaling the building's main fence.It was earlier reported he was stopped at the North Portico doors after scaling the building's main fence.
A machete, two hatchets and 800 rounds of ammunition were found in his car. The Secret Service boss will be questioned about the breach on Tuesday.
US lawmakers on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will ask Secret Service Director Julia Pierson to explain this latest lapse.
Mr Gonzalez - armed with a knife - barrelled past a guard posted at the door of the White House and ran into the East Room before being tackled by authorities, unnamed officials told the Washington Post.Mr Gonzalez - armed with a knife - barrelled past a guard posted at the door of the White House and ran into the East Room before being tackled by authorities, unnamed officials told the Washington Post.
The long, ornately decorated room is frequently used for presidential addresses and formal receptions.The long, ornately decorated room is frequently used for presidential addresses and formal receptions.
The Secret Service, responsible for US President Barack Obama's security, has so far declined to comment on the latest information.The Secret Service, responsible for US President Barack Obama's security, has so far declined to comment on the latest information.
The protective agency has undergone a review of its procedures in the wake of the breach and erected a temporary fence outside the famous US residence.The protective agency has undergone a review of its procedures in the wake of the breach and erected a temporary fence outside the famous US residence.
Mr Gonzalez, meanwhile, has been charged with unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds while carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon.Mr Gonzalez, meanwhile, has been charged with unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds while carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon.
The Iraq War veteran was previously stopped by Virginia police in July.The Iraq War veteran was previously stopped by Virginia police in July.
Officers found two powerful rifles, four handguns and other firearms and ammunition in Mr Gonzalez's vehicle along with a map marking the White House.Officers found two powerful rifles, four handguns and other firearms and ammunition in Mr Gonzalez's vehicle along with a map marking the White House.
An unnamed federal law enforcement official earlier told the Associated Press news agency Secret Service agents had interviewed Mr Gonzalez twice during the summer but concluded there was no evidence he was a security threat.An unnamed federal law enforcement official earlier told the Associated Press news agency Secret Service agents had interviewed Mr Gonzalez twice during the summer but concluded there was no evidence he was a security threat.
Mr Obama and his family were not at the White House when the intrusion happened, having departed about 10 minutes earlier by helicopter.Mr Obama and his family were not at the White House when the intrusion happened, having departed about 10 minutes earlier by helicopter.