Audio By Carbonatix
The Capitol building in Washington DC is on lockdown owing to a security threat, two days before Joe Biden is inaugurated as US president.
The Capitol, which is home to the US Congress, was attacked by a pro-Trump mob on 6 January, leaving five dead.
Reporters at the scene say an emergency announcement is playing and a rehearsal for Mr Biden's inauguration has been suspended.
Security is tight, with thousands of National Guard members deployed.
Eyewitnesses reported smoke near the Capitol. The Washington DC fire service said it had responded to a fire nearby which was now extinguished.
An alert circulated to Capitol staff said the complex was on lockdown, with no-one being allowed in or out.
All 50 US states and the District of Columbia (DC) are on alert for possible violent protests, ahead of Mr Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
The FBI has warned of possible armed marches by pro-Trump supporters across state capitols.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana is undergoing deliberate digital reset under President Mahama – Sam Nartey George
10 minutes -
Desmond Amponsah leads swimming pathway framework to improve sport in Ghana
13 minutes -
Minority demands dissolution of security services recruitment, calls for bi-partisan probe
14 minutes -
Ghana Embassy in Switzerland engages community to mark 69th Independence Anniversary
23 minutes -
DPS International and Peculiar International shine at Ghana Inter School Festival
26 minutes -
National Service Authority orders NSPs at CLOSAG institutions to continue work during strike
33 minutes -
Scholarship beneficiaries are Ghanaians, not foreigners – Scholarship Authority boss
43 minutes -
NDPC Director-General stresses planning, coordination for effective district development
44 minutes -
Oh Joo returns with Turd Talks 2.0: a night of comedy and creative presentations
45 minutes -
AIMS Ghana, GES , GETFund partner to celebrate International Day of Mathematics 2026
46 minutes -
‘Sukudai’ cocktail may pose serious kidney and liver risks after lab tests kill rats within 24 hours
46 minutes -
‘We didn’t play well’ – Semenyo on defeat to Real Madrid
49 minutes -
Shatta Wale teams up with John Legend for new single ‘Ain’t Nobody’
60 minutes -
Weija Dam encroachers to face crackdown – Works and housing minister
1 hour -
Dr Apaak hails top 2025 WASSCE candidates as role models of excellence
1 hour