The Senate has sent out a message to staff: A “suspicious package” is being investigated by Capitol Police in one of the Senate office buildings.

“The U.S. Capitol Police are responding to a suspicious package on the Atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building. All staff and other personnel are directed to avoid this area until further notice,” the alert reads.

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