Faith and Freedom Conference Interrupted by Bomb Threats

A gathering of Republican leaders, the Faith and Freedom conference in Washington, D.C., has been disrupted by bomb threats, reports say.

District of Columbia police told a Washington Examiner reporter that the event was evacuated about 1:30 p.m. Friday after threats were received. Police expect to let the event continue after a bomb sweep.

A Huffington Post reporter said the event is being held at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington. Igor Bobic reports attendees were moved to another room while police sweep the main ballroom.

Former Gov. George Pataki had his speech interrupted by the threats.