On January 8, U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man attempting to bring a machete into the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. According to police reports, this arrest did not affect the Capitol, but due to the ongoing investigation, security checks on the north side of the Capitol have been halted. This incident occurred just hours before President-elect Trump was expected to meet with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police arrested the man at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., who was attempting to carry a machete into the Capitol. According to police, the man's identity has not been revealed, and he faces two charges: carrying a dangerous weapon and entering a restricted area with a weapon, with additional charges still under investigation.
