Chinanews, March 4th, a comprehensive report, US Capitol police officials said on the 3rd local time that they "received intelligence that a confirmed militia organization may conspiracy to destroy the Capitol on March 4", reminding members of Congress Pay attention to potential threats to Congress and strengthen security precautions.
Affected by this, the House of Representatives temporarily adjusted the 4th schedule.
On January 6, local time, the joint meeting of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to confirm the results of the Electoral College vote was interrupted due to large-scale riots caused by supporters of the current President Trump breaking into the Capitol.
The picture shows the fire in front of the US Capitol in Washington, USA.
Extremists attacked Congress on the 4th? Congress strengthens security
The US Congress police said on the 3rd that they found intelligence that a militia organization "may be planning" an attack on the US Capitol on March 4.
Nearly two months ago, on January 6, a group of supporters of then President Trump stormed the Capitol, killing 5 people and shaking American society.
A US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announcement stated that the intelligence may involve the "Three Percenters" organization called extremists by the prosecutors.
Congressional police officials also stated in a statement posted on social media Twitter that they are taking this information "seriously."
Congressional police said, "Our department is working with local, state, and federal partners to prevent any threats to the Capitol. We take intelligence seriously. Due to the sensitive nature of this information, we cannot provide more details at this time."
The Congressional Police Department has taken measures to strengthen security.
At present, there are still temporary fences around the Capitol, with barbed wire on the top of the fence, and about 5,000 National Guard soldiers remain there.
Although security has been strengthened at the Capitol, law enforcement agencies stated that there is no evidence of actual actions other than those discussed.
A source pointed out that this is mainly an online conversation and does not necessarily indicate that someone will come to Washington to take action.
The House of Representatives temporarily changes its schedule for safety
According to reports, the Congressional police notified members of Congress on the 3rd that because the threats to Congress members and the building in the next few days have caused new concerns, the security around the Capitol has been "enhanced."
The source told the ABC that considering security issues, the House of Representatives changed its schedule on the evening of the 3rd.
The House of Representatives originally planned to vote on a large-scale law and order reform bill on the 4th, but the voting is now advanced to the evening of the 3rd.
There will be no meetings on Thursday.
It is expected that the Senate will still debate and vote on the $1.9 trillion new crown rescue plan on the 4th. The Senate has not announced any changes to the schedule.