The notice from House's top security official cites Hamas leadership's call for a global 'Day of Rage' on Friday.
US Capitol Police officers at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Photo: Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images., that his office is "working closely with our law enforcement partners to monitor the intelligence regarding the conflict overseas."
"In response, there will be an increased security presence and activity on Capitol grounds over the next few days," McFarland continued, also citing the "Day of Rage."McFarland said the Capitol security apparatus' intelligence "indicates no direct threats to the U.S. homeland or the Congressional Community."The Sergeant-at-Arms' office, Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies are increasing security for lawmakers at D.C.
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