Authorities in Washington, D.C., have closed a section of Pennsylvania Avenue after reports of a suspicious object near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service and local police. The incident occurred in the afternoon, with Secret Service officers responding to the alert around 17th Street. While details remain limited, the discovery has led to temporary road restrictions as officials assess the situation. No immediate threats have been confirmed, but the presence of law enforcement suggests ongoing security measures.
The U.S. Secret Service and D.C. police are investigating reports of a “suspicious item” near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which resulted in a road closure. “Around 2:40 p.m., on October 23, 2026, Secret Service Police were notified of a suspicious item near 17th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue,” according to a statement from a Secret Service...
