White House Briefly Locked Down After Security Incident

The Secret Service briefly locked down the White House front lawn around 11:30 a.m. after a tourist threw an unknown object over the 13-foot fence, prompting agents to move reporters into the briefing room and close Pennsylvania Avenue. The lockdown lasted about 30 minutes before security was restored and the all-clear was given. The White House has not disclosed further details about the object or the individual involved. The incident interrupted a scheduled informal press conference with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who was also escorted inside. This event occurred just days after the one-year anniversary of an assassination attempt on former President Trump, amid ongoing heightened security. The situation underscores persistent concerns about White House security after several recent breaches.