WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly evacuated amid concerns about a small aircraft that flew into restricted air space.
The evacuations were ordered as a precaution.
The U.S. Secret Service said the White House went on lockdown.
Capitol Police sent a notification of a potential threat shortly after 8:30 a.m., and the evacuations were subsequently ordered.
People were allowed back in after about 30 minutes and the lock down at the White House was lifted.
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