There were chaotic scenes outside the Capitol while lawmakers certify the Electoral College votes on Wednesday after protests erupted and two buildings were briefly evacuated by U.S.
Capitol Police because of a purported bomb threat. A congressional source told Fox News that the Cannon House Office Building and Madison Library of Congress Building were briefly evacuated because of a bomb threat after several suspicious packages were reportedly found in the area.
U.S. Capitol Police are asking personnel to relocate from Cannon and to "shelter in place" at the Rayburn and Longworth House Office Buildings.
A police memo sent to lawmakers read: "Due to police activity, all personnel are advised to relocate from the Cannon House Office Building.
Read more on foxnews.com