Bomb threat at DNC sparks Capitol Police response

(NewsNation) — Capitol Police responded to a weaponry menace astatine the Democratic National Committee office but determined the menace was not credible, according to a spokesperson.

“This afternoon, determination was a weaponry menace to DNC HQ that was determined to not beryllium credible by the U.S. Capitol Police," a DNC spokesperson told NewsNation. "Out of an abundance of caution, Capitol Police is conducting an interior expanse of the building. As DNC Chair Ken Martin has said, governmental unit successful each signifier has nary spot successful our country. We are grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police and DNC gathering information for responding rapidly and professionally.”

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Capitol Police are responding to an incidental astatine the Democratic National Committee office successful Washington D.C., according to an email obtained by NewsNation.

The memo, sent to Senate staffers, directs unit to stay wide of the constabulary activity.

A memo obtained by NewsNation sent from the Senate Operations Center.