US Capitol: Parachute demo sparks security scare, evacuation
By DW
22 April 2022 |
5:55 am
Capitol Police told staff to evacuate on Wednesday evening, citing an "aircraft that poses a probable threat." The flight, it later transpired, was routine. Politicians were quick to lambast the communication breakdown.
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