Police say they’ve arrested a man trying to enter the US Capitol with a torch and flare gun U.S. Capitol Police say the man was stopped Tuesday during a security screening at the Capitol Visitor Center. Authorities say he smelled of fuel and was carrying the flare gun and torch. Officials have canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day. Police say they’re still investigating. The arrest comes as authorities are on heightened alert for security issues around the nation’s capitol and have increased patrols in areas downtown and near the White House around Election Day. Nearly four years ago, a mob of Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. https://apnews.com/live/senate-house-election-updates-11-5-2024#00000192-fdaf-dd3b-abfa-ffef7f0c0000
