Olusegun Ariyo
Law enforcement is currently responding to reports of a suspicious package near the White House.
The area has been secured, and specialized units are on-site to assess the situation.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the vicinity until further notice.
The section between 15th and 17th Streets is completely shut down.
The bomb squad is now examining a suspicious package discovered in a dumpster nearby.
The package was found about 500 meters from the White House. President Donald Trump is currently in residence.
This is coming a day after Trump imposed tariffs on several countries, including US allies.
