Reporters were evacuated out of the White House during a press briefing, according to Secret Service spokesman Brian Leary around 1:53 p.m., via the Metropolitan Police. The briefing room was the only part of the White House that was evacuated as a precaution. The President and his family remained in their locations. Around 2:30 p.m., the threat was cleared, and the press briefing continued. Hit the jump for more.