Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMarch 11, 2026 at 03:53 PM
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A man was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after driving a van into a security barrier outside the White House in Washington D.C. The incident occurred just before 6:30 a.m. and the man was immediately arrested by the Secret Service. The man's identity has not been released, and he is currently being interviewed by investigators, with criminal charges pending. A police bomb squad was called to the scene to inspect the vehicle, which was later declared safe. The Secret Service is continuing to investigate the incident.
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