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58 hours ago
This is what the US Capitol area looks like as police investigate a truck loaded with suspected explosives
Vehicle near the Capitol could have explosives 2:48
46 minutes ago
The Supreme Court of Justice evacuated on suspicion of explosives
By Jessica Schneider
The Supreme Court of Justice has been evacuated on the recommendation of the United States Capitol Police due to a suspected security threat near the Library of Congress, according to a court spokesperson.
The high court remains closed to the public due to covid-19.
42 hours ago
Suspicious Vehicle Near Capitol Building: Police Say "Bomb Threat Investigation"
Police respond to the scene of a "suspicious vehicle" near the Library of Congress.
(CNN) -
House buildings are being evacuated after police responded to a possible explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress, according to law enforcement sources.
Police reported that they are treating the incident as a "bomb threat investigation."
Police are sending a negotiator to speak with a man inside the truck, one of the sources said.
The US Capitol Police said via tweet that they were responding to the incident of a suspicious vehicle nearby.
Congressional staff have been alerted to take refuge in their offices, according to messages seen by CNN.
MEDIA ALERT: This is an active bomb threat investigation.
The staging area for journalists covering this situation is at Constitution and First Street, NW for your safety.
Please continue to avoid the area around the Library of Congress.
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- US Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) August 19, 2021
Minutes later, in another tweet, the Capitol Police reported that they are calling this an "active bomb threat investigation."
The FBI said in a statement to CNN that the Washington Office's National Capital Response Squad is "responding with our partners to reports of a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress."
Two House of Representatives office buildings are being evacuated due to the presence of the vehicle, according to alerts sent to congressional staff seen by CNN.
Employees at the Cannon and Jefferson buildings were alerted by email to remain calm and relocate.
Employees at the Jefferson Building were told not to use the exits on the west side of the building.
The Senate and House of Representatives are not in session, and most legislators are not in their offices.
Bomb Threat Capitol
