Senators Demand: Why Was Secret Service So Slow?

A U.S. Senate committee is investigating the Secret Service's response to a recent protest. Lawmakers want to know why it took agents a long time to remove demonstrators blocking key roads. The protest stopped official vehicles near the home of a political fundraiser. Senators from both major parties expressed serious concern. They stated that the delay created a security risk. In a hearing, senators pressed the acting Secret Service director for answers. They asked for a full timeline of events. Officials promised a detailed report. The committee is now reviewing the Secret Service's rules for handling protests. The goal is to ensure the safety of protected individuals is never compromised again.