Emergency vehicles were dispatched to the White House on Friday evening after a suspicious item was discovered, prompting the closure of several entrances.
According to the Secret Service, the incident is part of a routine investigation. No further details were provided about the item.
President Joe Biden is currently at his Rehoboth Beach residence, while Vice President Kamala Harris is in Phoenix, Arizona.
The situation coincided with former President Donald Trump’s plane making an emergency landing in Billings due to a mechanical issue.