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October 23, 2025
Crime

Trump’s Anti-Cartel Task Force Has Taken Down Over 3,000 Violent Criminals.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump praised the success of the Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTFs) operation targeting drug cartels, operatives, and gang members.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, HSTFs, and members of various drug cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel and MS-13.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Remarks were made on Thursday, October 23, during a roundtable at the White House.

💬KEY QUOTE: “In a matter of weeks, the task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Over 3,000 arrests of cartel members, with military strikes targeting drug-trafficking operations.

IN FULL

The Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTFs), a 50-state joint task force established by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, has arrested more than 3,000 violent criminals—including cartel leaders, operatives, and gang members—since its inception. “We’re here today to discuss a sweeping, unprecedented, and historically successful operation that my administration has carried out in recent weeks to arrest, prosecute, and permanently remove members of foreign drug cartels from American soil,” President Trump said on Thursday at a White House roundtable on his administration’s efforts to combat foreign drug cartels and domestic gang crime.

“In a matter of weeks, the task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting,” he said, continuing: “That includes members of the ultra-violent new generation cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the lnfm Cartel, MS-13 cartel… and Tren de Aragua.”

“These are, in addition to the massive numbers of dangerous criminals my administration arrested nationwide since January 20, numbering over 120,000. It’s a record and 120,000 criminal arrests. Unfortunately, for four long years before I took office, the last administration allowed the cartels and their operatives to frankly take over our country,” Trump added.

The America First leader declared that South and Central American drug cartels “are the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.” The National Pulse reported earlier this month that President Trump formally notified Congress that the United States is now engaged in an official “armed conflict” with the cartels. Since late September, the Trump administration has ramped up foreign operations targeting cartel members, including executing military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats launching from Venezuela.

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October 23, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Nancy Pelosi Wants Local Police to Arrest ICE Agents.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) suggested that local law enforcement could arrest federal agents who break local laws while enforcing federal immigration policies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA), San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and federal agents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: California, as outlined in a statement on Wednesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law—and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them.” – Nancy Pelosi and Kevin Mullin

🎯IMPACT: Legal experts have noted that the authority for states to arrest federal officers lacks clear precedent and could face significant legal challenges.

IN FULL

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), in a joint statement with Representative Kevin Mullin (D-CA), suggested that local law enforcement authorities could arrest federal agents who violate California laws while enforcing federal immigration policies.

“Reports of a planned mass immigration raid in the Bay Area are an appalling abuse of law enforcement power. Broad sweeps that target families and terrorize law-abiding residents betray our nation’s values and waste resources that should focus on real threats to public safety,” Pelosi and Mullin wrote, continuing: “It is important to note that California law protects communities and prevents federal agents from taking certain actions here that we have witnessed in other states. While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not.”

“Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law—and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them,” the two House Democrats concluded.

San Francisco District Attorney (DA) Brooke Jenkins devised the idea of arresting federal immigration agents on charges like excessive use of force. “I had lead time to think about what authority I have and what I can do. This is something I felt very strongly about, and I had my office research it,” she explained in a recent interview.

According to the San Francisco DA, her office could review footage of incidents involving federal agents and seek warrants for their arrests if excessive force is identified. However, Jenkins acknowledged potential hurdles, including agents operating in masks or without identification, as well as legal challenges to a new California law barring agents from wearing masks, which takes effect in January.

Legal experts, including Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, note the lack of precedent for such actions. Chemerinsky recently commented, “As long as the ICE agents are acting legally, the state can’t prosecute them and hold them liable, even if it dislikes what they’re doing.”

The arrest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has previously been threatened by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Cummings, who has barred arresting illegal immigrants inside or near the Cook County courthouse in downtown Chicago, Illinois, unless they can produce a warrant.

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October 10, 2025
Crime

Democrat Lawmaker Charged with Statutory Rape.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A North Carolina Democrat state representative was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a teen.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Cecil Brockman, 41, a Democrat representing Guilford County, and a 15-year-old victim.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Alleged attacks occurred in August 2025; Brockman was arrested on Wednesday and is being held in Guilford County Jail.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The charges against Rep. Brockman are shocking and extremely serious. Given the evidence that’s publicly known, he should resign immediately so these charges do not distract from the work of the North Carolina House.” – Speaker of the House Destin Hall.

🎯IMPACT: Calls for Brockman’s resignation have come from both parties, and the North Carolina Democratic Party has stated he cannot effectively represent his community.

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North Carolina state Representative Cecil Brockman, 41, a Democrat representing Guilford County, was arrested and charged earlier this week with two counts of statutory rape of a person aged 13 to 15 and two counts of indecent liberties with a child. According to warrants, the alleged attacks occurred in August 2025 and involved a 15-year-old victim.

The arrest warrants claim Brockman “unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did commit and attempt to commit lewd and lascivious act” with the victim. He was denied bond upon his arrest, and the magistrate’s order alleges he attempted to locate the victim at a hospital and use his position as a representative to make contact with the victim.

The North Carolina Democratic Party has called for Brockman’s resignation, stating, “The profound seriousness of these criminal charges makes it impossible for him to effectively represent his community.” House Democratic Minority Leader Robert Reives echoed this sentiment, saying, “Rep. Brockman must resign immediately.”

Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R) also called for Brockman to step down. “The charges against Rep. Brockman are shocking and extremely serious. Given the evidence that’s publicly known, he should resign immediately so these charges do not distract from the work of the North Carolina House,” Hall said in a statement.

If Brockman resigns, North Carolina’s rules dictate that the Guilford County Democratic Party’s Executive Committee would select his replacement.

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October 8, 2025
Crime

Suspect Nabbed for Devastating Palisades Fires in Los Angeles.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An arrest has been made in connection with the devastating Palisades Fires that destroyed homes and claimed lives in Los Angeles, California, earlier this year.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli, Jonathan Rinderknecht, first responders, and fire victims.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Fires broke out on January 7, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Details on the arrest were revealed on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Today we are announcing the arrest of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht on a criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what became the Palisades Fire in January.” — Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli

🎯IMPACT: The fires claimed 30 lives, destroyed thousands of homes, and exposed critical failures in California’s emergency responses.

IN FULL

California law enforcement has made an arrest in the case of the Palisades Fires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this year, destroying homes and claiming lives. At a press conference on Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for Los Angeles named 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht the suspect, noting that the evidence points to Rinderknecht having intentionally set the fire.

“Today we are announcing the arrest of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht on a criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what became the Palisades Fire in January,” Essayli wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding:  “Among the evidence that was collected from his digital devices was an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city.”

The fires, which erupted on January 7, 2025, killed 12 people in Pacific Palisades and another 18 in Altadena. Over 6,000 homes and buildings were destroyed, including properties owned by high-profile figures such as Paris Hilton, Tom Hanks, and Mandy Moore. The fires burned for days, reducing neighborhoods to ash and rubble.

An outside review released in September pointed to a series of failures in Los Angeles County’s emergency response. The report highlighted outdated policies, inconsistent practices, and communication vulnerabilities that delayed evacuation orders, leaving residents to flee on their own as flames rapidly spread.

The first evacuation order for the Pacific Palisades fire came 40 minutes after some homes were already burning. Severe winds hindered aerial firefighting efforts, while water hydrants ran dry due to unprecedented demand. A nearby reservoir was empty because it was under repair, and fire commanders had not pre-deployed additional resources despite the forecasted conditions.

Despite these challenges, nearly all residents of Pacific Palisades managed to escape, thanks to their awareness of fire risks and the efforts of first responders. The fires were the most destructive in California’s history.

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September 18, 2025
Crime

Conspiracy Theorist Arrested Over Assassination Plot Against GOP Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A New Hampshire man, Tristan Anderson, was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) with homemade bombs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tristan Anderson, Governor Kelly Ayotte, and law enforcement officials in New Hampshire.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Anderson was arrested last month in Pembroke, New Hampshire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.” — Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services.

🎯IMPACT: Anderson appeared to be motivated by anti-Semitic conspiracies, though why he targeted Ayotte—who is Catholic—is unclear.

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Tristan Anderson, a 22-year-old New Hampshire resident, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) using homemade bombs. The arrest followed threats he reportedly made to his roommate via Snapchat, where he also expressed anti-Semitic views and criticized the “Israel Deep State.”

According to an arrest warrant, Anderson’s roommate informed police about the 22-year-old’s alleged plan and described items he possessed, such as fireworks, metal tubes, nuts, and bolts believed to be intended for pipe bombs. Law enforcement arrested Anderson last month, and he is currently being held without bail at the Merrimack County Jail.

Social media accounts tied to Anderson reveal an individual with erratic views and prone to violent outbursts. In one post, he said he was “convinced my generation is full of whores.” In another post, Anderson appears more inclined toward violence, writing, “So we fs have to kill all these committees that think they speak for the rest of [New Hampshire] residents.”

Governor Ayotte, a Republican and a Catholic, had recently expressed concerns about the safety of public officials in light of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and conservative leader Charlie Kirk. In response, she has directed the New Hampshire legislature to enhance security measures at the State House.

Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services at the State House, stated, “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.”

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September 17, 2025
Crime
News

WATCH: Democrat Lawmaker Arrested on DUI Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Edgar Flores, a Democrat state senator for Nevada, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle on September 12.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nevada state Senator Edgar Flores, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 12, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am not suggesting that anybody should be driving that tired. It was 100 percent my fault.” – Edgar Flores

🎯IMPACT: Flores faces a possible DUI charge, though no official charges had been filed as of Monday.

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Nevada state Senator Edgar Flores (D) was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) on September 12 after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a stationary vehicle. Bodycam footage released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows officers knocking on the driver’s side window before Flores lifted his head. The footage was posted on the department’s Public Records Unit YouTube channel.

Flores, a Democrat, later admitted fault, stating, “I am not suggesting that anybody should be driving that tired. It was 100 percent my fault. I was just way too tired. Driving tired is dangerous, and I should not have been in that position.” He added that the situation could have been worse had he been actively driving.

According to a statement shared on social media, Flores had a long day of work, community events, exercise, and dinner before the incident. The statement also noted that he cooperated with law enforcement, voluntarily submitted to both a breathalyzer and a blood test, and was released on his own recognizance. The breathalyzer confirmed a 0.00 BAC, and Flores’ team expressed confidence that the blood test would yield the same result.

Despite this, 8 News Now reported that documents indicate Flores declined a preliminary breath test at the scene and performed unsatisfactorily on standard field sobriety tests. Flores’s campaign has stated that they are reviewing whether his rights and privacy were respected during the incident.

The Democrat lawmaker has served for over a decade as a state Assemblyman, state Senator, and immigration attorney in Nevada.

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August 19, 2025
Crime

MS-13 Gangster Caught in D.C. After Trump Takeover.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federalized law enforcement, under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, made 52 arrests in Washington, D.C.—including an MS-13 gang member with prior convictions—on Monday night as part of a broader crime crackdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal and local law enforcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Trump administration, with criticism from Democrat D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Attorney General Brian Schwalb.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., on Monday night, August 18, 2025, as part of ongoing operations since August 7, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “At the direction of [President Trump], our nation’s capital is a SAFER place—and we are just getting started.” – U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: Over 450 arrests have been made since August 7, despite significant pushback from local Democratic leaders over federal involvement in D.C.’s policing.

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Monday night saw a new round of arrests totalling 52 suspects by federal and local law enforcement in Washington, D.C., under the direction of President Donald J. Trump. Among those apprehended is an alleged member of the violent Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang with prior convictions for driving while intoxicated and drug possession. Notably, MS-13 was declared a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by President Trump in February.

“At the direction of [President Trump], our nation’s capital is a SAFER place—and we are just getting started. [Fifty-two] arrests were made last night, including an MS-13 gang member, and [nine] firearms were taken off the streets,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. She added, “Since our mission began, there have been a total of 465 arrests, 68 guns seized, and charges for homicide, narcotics, and firearm offenses. Nearly half of these arrests occurred in the high-crime areas of D.C. Residents and tourists alike appreciate this extraordinary effort by our DC and Federal law enforcement partners.”

The White House reported that out of 212 non-immigration arrests, 101 occurred in Wards 7 and 8, areas known for higher crime rates. Federal authorities also cleared four homeless encampments on Monday.

Meanwhile, Washington D.C.’s Democrat mayor, Muriel Bowser, criticized the federalization of the city’s police force, calling it “an intrusion on our autonomy.” Speaking at a community town hall, she urged residents to resist what she described as an “authoritarian push” and to work towards electing a Democratic-controlled Congress to counter the Trump White House. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb echoed her concerns, tweeting that the deployment of armed soldiers undermines public safety and democracy.

The Trump administration has defended its actions, with Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stating that ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have been deployed to “clean up the streets of our nation’s capital.” She added, “Our message is clear: Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States.” Bondi also recently issued an order overriding D.C.’s sanctuary policies, ensuring compliance between local police and federal immigration authorities.

The D.C. Police Union also appears happy with the Trump takeover, noting that serious crimes such as carjacking are down by as much as 83 percent.

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August 19, 2025
Crime
Politics

WATCH: Drunken Democrat AG Threatens Cops, Resists Arrest.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was arrested for alleged trespassing outside a Newport restaurant.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Devon Flanagan, Newport police, and Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Thursday night outside the Clarke Cooke House on Bannister’s Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Office immediately began a review of the incident, which we anticipate will conclude within the next few days.” – Tim Rondeau, Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office.

🎯IMPACT: The incident has raised questions about accountability and conduct among public officials.

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Law enforcement camera footage captured Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan (D) being arrested by Newport police last Thursday night. Flanagan was allegedly trespassing outside the Clarke Cooke House, a restaurant on Bannister’s Wharf in Newport.

The arrest video shows her appearing to be in a drunken state and repeatedly shouting, at least eleven times, “I’m an AG!” in an apparent attempt to avoid being detained.

Tim Rondeau, Director of Communications for Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, issued a statement confirming that the office is reviewing the incident. “The Office immediately began a review of the incident, which we anticipate will conclude within the next few days. At this time, we are unable to comment further on this matter as it relates to personnel issues,” the statement read.

Flanagan, a Democrat who has worked in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office for seven years, serves in the Appellate Unit of the Criminal Division. During the arrest, Flanagan can be heard saying, “You’re going to regret this,” and requesting officers to turn off their body cameras, claiming it was her right as a citizen to demand this. Officers disregarded her request, as no such policy exists in Rhode Island.

In addition to Flanagan, her friend Veronica Hannan—a senior manager at PepsiCo who calls herself a “champion of diversity in STEM”—was also arrested. The body camera footage shows Hannan screaming and hissing at officers, and at one point twisting out of the officers’ grasp as they attempted to handcuff her.

Flanagan and Hannan are facing charges of willful trespass, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

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August 18, 2025
Crime

The Data Shows Trump Takeover Has Crushed Crime in DC:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal and local law enforcement agents in Washington, D.C., made 68 arrests on Saturday night, with over 300 arrests since President Donald J. Trump federalized D.C. law enforcement and deployed National Guard troops on August 11. D.C. Police Union data shows significant declines in D.C. crime, particularly carjackings and robberies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, National Guard troops, and federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the D.C. Police Union, and D.C. residents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., Saturday night, with ongoing efforts since August 11.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Just last night, our federal and D.C. law enforcement partners made 68 arrests and seized 15 illegal firearms. Homicide suspects, drug traffickers, and more are being charged.” – Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: The increased law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C. appears to be improving public safety and cutting crime.

IN FULL

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal agents, working alongside the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), arrested 68 crime suspects on Saturday night, bringing the total to over 300 since President Donald J. Trump announced his crime crackdown on August 11. Meanwhile, the D.C. Police Union has released data showing massive declines in several crime categories.

Overall, police union data shows crime is down by eight percent—but the fall in carjackings, which have become particularly prevalent in the Democrat-dominated city, is far more dramatic, with an 83 percent decline. Robberies are also down by 46 percent, with a smaller but still significant 22 percent decline in violent crime generally.

Last week, President Trump federalized the MPD and mobilized National Guard units to the District of Columbia alongside personnel from federal law enforcement agencies as part of a 30-day initiative to curb violent crime in the American capital.

The National Guard troops and MPD are working alongside federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Additionally, the MPD, under federalization, has agreed to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when detaining illegal immigrants.

“Just last night, our federal and D.C. law enforcement partners made 68 arrests and seized 15 illegal firearms. Homicide suspects, drug traffickers, and more are being charged,” Bondi wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Late Friday, a federal court temporarily blocked the federalization of the D.C. police, but relented after the Department of Justice (DOJ) revised part of its directive to allow the city’s police chief to remain in place. President Trump has expressed a desire to work with the GOP-controlled Congress to extend his control over the capital city beyond the 30-day emergency authority.

Currently, about 800 National Guard troops are stationed in D.C., with an additional 700 expected to arrive from Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia this week.

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January 8, 2025
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: Man Arrested at Capitol With Machete, Knives Ahead of Trump Visit.

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a man armed with a machete and at least three knives Wednesday afternoon ahead of President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s visit with lawmakers. According to a statement by the USCP, the man attempted to breach the north security screening area at the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) at 2:00 PM but was intercepted by officers. The arrest prompted the temporary closure of the visitor screening area.

President-elect Trump is slated to meet with Republican lawmakers at the Capitol later this afternoon. Meanwhile, a number of visitors are flocking to the building to pay their respects to the late President Jimmy Carter, who is currently lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda.

“During security screening at the CVC’s north doors, our officers spotted a machete in the man’s bag, stopped the x-ray machine, arrested the man, and secured the machete,” a statement from the USCP reads. “Three knives were also found in the bag, along with the machete. Security screening was temporarily stopped at the north side of the Capitol Visitor Center while we investigated.”

“The man is being arrested for multiple charges of Carrying a Dangerous Weapon,” the USCP statement on the incident concludes.

Security measures around the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., remain heightened ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Trump on January 20. During the 2024 presidential campaign, there were at least two attempts on Trump’s life, with the now President-elect being struck in the ear by an assassin’s bullet during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump supporter Corey Comperatore was killed while shielding his family from gunfire.

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The United States Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a man armed with a machete and at least three knives Wednesday afternoon ahead of President-elect Donald J. Trump's visit with lawmakers. According to a statement by the USCP, the man attempted to breach the north security screening area at the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) at 2:00 PM but was intercepted by officers. The arrest prompted the temporary closure of the visitor screening area. show more