U.S. Capitol Police officials said Wednesday they have “obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4” — the date that far-right conspiracy theorists believe former President Donald Trump will return to power.

The intelligence, which an FBI bulletin said could involve the “Three Percenters” group prosecutors call “extremist,” is being taken “seriously,” the Capitol Police officials said in a statement posted on Twitter.

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