"White House Swatting Attack Occurs During Biden's Absence"

The White House was targeted in a "swatting" attack, with a fake emergency call reporting a fire and a person trapped, leading to a significant response from law enforcement and emergency personnel. This incident is part of a growing trend of swatting targeting politicians, judges, and other prominent officials, with recent incidents involving judges overseeing cases related to Donald Trump and members of Congress. Attorney General Merrick Garland has condemned these threats of violence, emphasizing their impact on democracy. President Joe Biden was not at the White House during the incident and is expected to return after spending time at Camp David and attending a Martin Luther King Jr Day event in Philadelphia.