The House of Representatives has canceled its Thursday session after law enforcement officials warned that a militia group could be plotting to breach the Capitol building on March 4, a day some online rumors have claimed would see former President Donald Trump restored to power.
The Capitol Police, the agency tasked with protecting the Capitol complex, said in a statement that it had obtained intelligence that “shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group” on Thursday. The agency added that it is “aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex,” with security upgrades in place to provide extra protection.
