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U.S. Secret Service Plans Raising White House Fence As Deterrent To Jumpers

Nov 20, 2014 01:42 AM EST

The U.S. Secret Service has been mulling plans to raise the White House's perimeter fence to enhance security, according to Acting Director Joseph Clancy on Wednesday.

Obama's Safety Feared As Secret Service Lapses Raise Questions

Christl Leong |

Oct 04, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

The resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson on Wednesday after a series of embarrassing flubs that have outraged lawmakers and shocked the White House, has raised concern on the agency's ability to protect the president.

Security at the White House continues to be questioned following several incidents.

White House Fence Jumper Got Much Farther Than Previously Disclosed

dweisman |

Sep 29, 2014 08:42 PM EDT

Surprise! It was revealed Monday that armed White House intruder Omar Gonzalez got a lot farther into America's first family's home than previously imagined. Not only that, but Secret Service officials also revealed Monday that a gunman firing two blocks away into the White House in 2011 actually hit a second floor window while President Obama's mother-in-law and youngest daughter were sitting there.

White House Intruder Suffers From Mental Illness, Ex-Wife Claims

Desiree Sison |

Sep 23, 2014 05:08 AM EDT

The man who scaled the fence of the White House complex and gained entry to the front door by eluding the Secret Service officers Friday night reportedly suffers from mental illness.

Scene outside White House Friday as Omar Gonzalez allegedly jumped the fence and ran inside a door.

President Obama Comments For First Time on Friday's White House Break-In

dweisman |

Sep 22, 2014 06:22 PM EDT

President Obama made his first comments Monday about last week's White House fence jump and break-in. The president said the Secret Service does a great job, adding, "I''m grateful for their sacrifice as they protect me and my children."

Obama Administration To Push Through With Taiwan Arms Deal Despite Opposition from China

Man Jumps Fence And Makes It Inside White House

Christl Leong |

Sep 20, 2014 01:50 AM EDT

An unarmed man on Friday jumped the White House's north fence and made it all the way inside the North Portico building's doors before being apprehended, said Secret Service spokesperson Brian Leary.