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Former Congressional Staffer Bypasses Security Screening At U.S. Capitol

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A former aide to former U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary, bypassed a security screening on Tuesday at a congressional office building, according to U.S. Capitol Police.

At approximately 4:08 p.m., the former staffer, who possessed an active Congressional ID, entered the Cannon Garage and bypassed security screening. The individual left the building shortly after. Capitol Police clarified that the staffer did not break into the Cannon building and was determined not to be a threat after an interview.

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