The White House went on alert after security events and journalists were removed from the outer area.
The United States Secret Service activated security protocol at the White House on Monday (9), after a vehicle plowed into a sidewalk near Lafayette Park, in Washington. The driver clashed with security agents and National Guard soldiers before being arrested.
At the same time, another person broke through a nearby security barrier and was also arrested. Journalists were taken into the White House, while access to the area was temporarily blocked.
The authorities are investigating whether there is a connection between the two episodes. President Donald Trump was in the official residence during the incidents.