Canyon News
UNITED STATES The White House and the U.S. Capitol were closed Thursday, March 4, due to reported threats of violence from a March 4 press release that noted U.S. Capitol Police were alerted of threats to members of Congress via an identified militia group.
House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer of Maryland warned fellow lawmakers on March 3 of the possibility of another attack at the U.S. Capitol on March 4. The House of Representatives worked into the evening March 3 to finish work. Thursday’s House session was canceled as a result of the threats.
The House met regarding the George Floyd case, discussing the possibility of defunding the police before shutting down for the day due to the alleged threat of violence.