Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say - AP News

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March 11, 2026
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A man was arrested after driving a van into a White House security gate.

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A man was taken into custody after driving a van into a security gate outside the White House on Monday night. The incident occurred at 10:55 p.m. at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, according to the Secret Service. No Secret Service personnel were injured, and the driver's motive for the crash is currently under investigation.

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