Unattended bag near White House sends Secret Service back into action

It may not be as dramatic as a fence-jumping man armed with a knife running though the East Room, but an unattended bag near the White House today gave the Secret Service a chance to redeem themselves somewhat as a competent agency.

Area in front of the White House closed, one Secret Service officer said someone left a bag unattended. pic.twitter.com/tLRZov2OwD

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) October 5, 2014

Can the Secret Service get this one right?

@ryanjreilly keeping our 1st family safe!

— Nancy Elizabeth (@MsNancyNCali) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly At least the front door is finally locked. :/

— I'm That Type Of Guy (@Marrrrcussss) October 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/A_W_Gordon/status/518860480694083584

https://twitter.com/shantabaro/status/518860367905431552

So, what’s in the bag?

@ryanjreilly Then he heard it ticking & said "It's OK, must just be a clock. All clear."

— DesertMan ? (@SouthOVegas) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly Is it Ebola?

— Lem (@Lemang01) October 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/DingoAteMyEx/status/518864493737422848