Capitol Police halt youth performance of national anthem

Capitol Police stopped a performance of the national anthem by the Rushingbrook Children's Choir from South Carolina in the U.S. Capitol due to a miscommunication about permission. The choir had approval from the House speaker's office, but police were unaware. Musical performances in the Capitol require permission. The choir leaders denied claims that the performance was stopped because it might be found offensive. Capitol Police apologized for the miscommunication and confirmed that demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the Capitol without proper approval.