The inaugural platform is seen under construction in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, US, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement.
The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, U.S. Capitol Police said.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 is Election Day in the United States.
(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chris Reese)
