US Capitol Building (DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II)WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S.
House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan.
6.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer notified lawmakers late Wednesday of the sudden schedule change.The decision was made given the threats on the Capitol, according to a Democratic aide granted anonymity to discuss the matter.What started as a congressional and democratic exercise in the peaceful transfer of power, devolved into death, destruction and chaos.The House had been scheduled to be in session Thursday, but moved up consideration of its remaining.