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Republican National Committee Headquarters Locked Down After Suspicious Package Containing Blood Sent to Building

Published: 22 May 2024 at 14:34

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The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was evacuated and locked down after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was sent to the building. The package was cleared by the Hazardous Incident Response Division, and it is under investigation. The security alert prompted a heavy police presence, including hazmat teams and bomb squad officers, with the building being reopened later. The incident, which involved former President Donald Trump, led to a temporary lockdown and investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.

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Republican National Committee (Wikipedia)


The Republican National Committee (RNC) is the primary committee of the Republican Party of the United States. Its members are chosen by the state delegations at the national convention every four years. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican brand and political platform, as well as assisting in fundraising and election strategy. It is also responsible for organizing and running the Republican National Convention. When a Republican is president, the White House controls the committee. According to Boris Heersink, "political scientists have traditionally described the parties' national committees as inconsequential but impartial service providers."Similar committees exist in every U.S. state and most U.S. counties, although in some states party organization is structured by congressional district, allied campaign organizations being governed by a national committee. Ronna McDaniel is the current committee chairwoman.The Democratic Party's counterpart to the RNC is the Democratic National Committee.

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National Republican Congressional Committee (Wikipedia)


The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is the Republican Hill committee which works to elect Republicans to the United States House of Representatives.The NRCC was formed in 1866, when the Republican caucuses of the House and Senate formed a "Congressional Committee". It supports the election of Republicans to the House through direct financial contributions to candidates and Republican Party organizations; technical and research assistance to Republican candidates and Party organizations; voter registration, education and turnout programs; and other Party-building activities. It is a registered 527 group.

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