What's happened
Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggers fire alarm in House office building, prompting building-wide evacuation
Why it matters
The incident is significant as it disrupted the House session and prompted a building-wide evacuation, leading to investigations by authorities.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports on the investigations by the Capitol Police and the House Administration Committee, while The Times of Israel and AP News provide statements from Bowman's spokesperson acknowledging the incident and expressing regret. The Independent also covers the incident and the subsequent investigation.
How we got here
The incident occurred as House Democrats were stalling a vote on a spending measure to keep the government operating for another 45 days.
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