Secret Service Apologizes for Breaking into Salon

The U.S. Secret Service has issued an apology to Alicia Powers, the owner of a salon in Massachusetts, after agents unlawfully broke into her establishment to use the bathroom during a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris. Surveillance footage revealed that an agent covered the salon's security camera with duct tape before picking the lock to enter the premises, allowing multiple individuals to use the bathroom over a two-hour period. Powers stated that she had not granted permission for the agents to enter, emphasizing that if they had informed her of their needs, she would have welcomed them. The Secret Service acknowledged the mistake, with a spokesperson asserting that personnel should not have entered without the owner's consent. The incident has raised concerns about the agency's conduct amidst heightened scrutiny following recent security issues involving high-profile politicians. Powers expressed feeling 'violated' by the agents' actions, highlighting her willingness to accommodate them had they approached her appropriately.