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Man arrested after trying to bring machete, knives into US Capitol, police say

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A man was arrested Wednesday after police said he tried to bring a machete and several knives into the U.S. Capitol.

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The Guardian
Man arrested for trying to bring machete into US Capitol visitor center (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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Three knives also found in bag as X-ray machine screened people going into building to pay respects to Jimmy Carter
Washington Times
Man with machete arrested at U.S. Capitol (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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A man carrying a bag with a machete and three knives was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Roll Call
Capitol Police arrest man with machete and knives (opens Roll Call)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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Officers spotted a machete in the man’s bag during security screening at the Capitol Visitor Center’s north doors.
Fox News
Police arrest man after attempting to carry machete, 3 knives into US Capitol, hours before Trump arrives (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man on Wednesday who attempted to enter the Capitol Building with a machete and three knives, hours before Trump arrived to meet Republicans.
CBS News
Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation and ahead of Trump meeting (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
Newsweek
Man Arrested for Trying to Bring Machete, Knives Into US Capitol (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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Police said a man trying to enter the visitor center was carrying a machete and three knives.
New York Post
Machete-wielding man arrested at Capitol ahead of Trump visit (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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US Capitol Police detained a man Wednesday who allegedly tried to slip a machete and three knives into the Capitol Visitor Center hours before President-elect Donald Trump's expected visit.
Washington Examiner
Capitol Police arrest man for attempting to bring machete into visitor center (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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The man was arrested on “multiple charges of Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.”
BNO News
Man arrested attempting to enter U.S. Capitol with machete and knives (opens BNO News)
Published Jan 7, 2025
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A D.C. man attempted to enter the U.S. Capitol with a machete and knives, according to Capitol Police. The suspect was arrested. The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday when officers noticed a machete in a bag going through the X-ray machine, said the Capitol Police.
Breitbart News
Man Arrested for Attempting to Bring Machete into Capitol Visitor Center (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 8, 2025
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The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who reportedly attempted to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Visitor Center.
WTOP Washington DC
Man arrested after trying to bring machete, knives into US Capitol, police say (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jan 8, 2025
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A man was arrested Wednesday after police said he tried to bring a machete and several knives into the U.S. Capitol.
The Daily Caller
Capitol Police Arrest Man Trying To Bring Machete, 3 Knives Into US Capitol Hours Before Trump Visit (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 8, 2025
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The Capitol Police arrested a man for attempting to bring a machete and three knives into the Capitol Visitor Center hours before a Donald Trump visit.