Democratic National Committee Headquarters Locked Down After Bomb Threat

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. was locked down on Thursday (September 11) following a bomb threat. Police swarmed the area after receiving reports of the threat, which was later deemed not credible by the U.S. Capitol Police. Despite this, Capitol Police conducted a thorough sweep of the building as a precautionary measure.

The streets surrounding the DNC building were restricted while authorities secured the perimeter. Staff were advised to stay away from the area during the investigation. A DNC spokesperson confirmed that the threat was not credible but emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of all staff and visitors.

"This afternoon, there was a bomb threat to DNC HQ that was determined to not be credible by the U.S. Capitol Police