http://twitter.com/#!/minewsplace/status/518867169023897600

It may not be as dramatic as a fence-jumping man armed with a knife running though the East Room, but an unattended bag near the White House today gave the Secret Service a chance to redeem themselves somewhat as a competent agency.

Area in front of the White House closed, one Secret Service officer said someone left a bag unattended. pic.twitter.com/tLRZov2OwD

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) October 5, 2014

Can the Secret Service get this one right?

@ryanjreilly keeping our 1st family safe!

— Nancy Elizabeth (@MsNancyNCali) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly At least the front door is finally locked. :/

— I'm That Type Of Guy (@Marrrrcussss) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly that’s not very rare, especially on weekends with lots of tourists.

— Aaron Gordon (@A_W_Gordon) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly umm since when did SS start getting suspicious about suspicious activities?

— Shanta Nunn-Baro (@shantabaro) October 5, 2014

So, what’s in the bag?

@ryanjreilly Then he heard it ticking & said "It's OK, must just be a clock. All clear."

— Shannon (@ShannonInVegas) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly Is it Ebola?

— Lem (@Lemang01) October 5, 2014

@ryanjreilly @blastedsilver it was Barack's balls. Flotus dropped the crown royal bag she keeps them in.

— Silence DooGood (@DingoAteMyEx) October 5, 2014

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/10/05/unattended-bag-near-white-house-sends-secret-service-back-into-action/