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Police investigate two threats at Capitol amid heightened security

The incidents occurred as former president Jimmy Carter lay in state and President-elect Donald Trump visited the building.

Yahoo · 6h

Man tries to set car on fire outside U.S. Capitol where security is heightened

Police have arrested a man accused of trying to set a car on fire outside the U.S. Capitol, where there is already heightened security for former President Jimmy Carter’s lying in state.

TAG24 NEWS on MSN · 6h

Man tries to set car on fire outside Capitol as Trump pays respects to Jimmy Carter

US Capitol Police on Wednesday arrested a man who had tried to set his car on fire outside the Capitol Building as Trump was paying respects to Jimmy Carter.

Trump visits Capitol Hill

MSNBC on MSN · 1h

On Capitol Hill, Trump’s imperialistic pursuits receive a warm GOP welcome

Too many Republican lawmakers — who should know better — are endorsing the president-elect’s newfound dreams of acquiring much of the continent.

The Washington Post · 1d

Trump meets with Republicans on Capitol Hill as GOP struggles to agree on legislative strategy

President-elect Donald Trump arrived on Capitol Hill late Wednesday to meet privately with Republican senators as House and Senate GOP leaders are straining to come up with a strategy for tackling his legislative priorities as the party takes power in Washington.

Reuters · 13h

Trump pays respects to Carter, first Capitol Hill visit since Jan 6

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump visited the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday (January 8) to pay respects to the late President Jimmy Carter, marking his first return to the U.S. Capitol since his supporters rioted there over contested 2020 election results on January 6,

Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol

WSB Atlanta on MSN · 41m

LIVE UPDATES: Former Pres. Jimmy Carter departs from U.S. Capitol to Washington National Cathedral

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has begun with services in Washington, D.C. and his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

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Forbes on MSN · 3h

Jimmy Carter Funeral: Casket Departs Capitol (Live Updates)

President Joe Biden designated Thursday a national day of mourning in recognition of Carter’s funeral. Flags will remain at half-staff until later this month, and most federal agencies and the New York Stock Exchange are closed.

ABC · 1d

Jimmy Carter funeral updates: Harris delivers eulogy at Capitol ceremony

Carter will lie in state at the Capitol from Tuesday to Thursday. Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries gathered at the U.S. Capitol for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

Capitol Police arrest man with machete

NBC News · 12h

Capitol Police arrest man with machete at entrance for Jimmy Carter viewing

Police said the man was arrested at a security checkpoint for people waiting to view former President Jimmy Carter's casket as he lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda.

FOX News on MSN · 20h

Police arrest man after attempting to carry machete, 3 knives into US Capitol, hours before Trump arrives

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 on MSN · 20h

Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation

Capitol Police said they arrested the man after 2 p.m. as he was going through security at the Capitol Visitor Center. "Our officers spotted a machete in the man's bag, stopped th

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Trump claimed there was "not one gun" amid Jan. 6 rioters. Here are some of the guns at the Capitol that day.

A CBS News review shows several Jan. 6 rioters were charged with carrying firearms while they were on the grounds of the ...

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Virginia man arrested after trying to set car on fire outside the Capitol as Trump paid respects to Jimmy Carter and met with GOP senators

The disturbing incident unfolded in front of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial just before 5:30 p.m. – at the same time Trump, 78, was arriving at the Capitol Building.

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Photos show Jimmy Carter lying in state at the US Capitol as politicians and members of the public pay their respects

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the US Capitol before his state funeral in Washington, DC, and burial in ...

Americans flock to the Capitol to pay respects to former President Carter ahead of funeral: 'Job well done'

Thousands visited the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter while he was lying in state, some who knew him personally and others who simply admired him.