Man arrested after entering Capitol with flare gun

Man Detained at the Capitol

Bomb Threats in Georgia

Software Failures in Pennsylvania

The United States Capitol Police detained a man at the visitor center who smelled of fuel and was carrying a flare gun.

This incident occurred during the presidential elections pitting Donald Trump against the current Vice President Kamala Harris.

The visitor center was closed as a precaution, authorities said in a statement, without providing further details about the incident.

According to The Washington Post, the individual was detained following a security check upon entering the visitor center, a space open to the public with a cafeteria and gift shop.

Security at the United States Capitol: Measures and Constant Alert

United States Capitol / Photo: AP

This place is separate from the area where congresspeople conduct their activities, ensuring a certain level of security for officials.

Capitol security forces remain on alert for any potential threats following the violent events of January 6, 2021.

On that day, a pro-Trump mob broke into the building in an attempt to overturn the presidential election results, leaving a mark on the security of the place.

Nationally, this Tuesday’s election day has been marked by various incidents and security concerns.

In Georgia, one of the key states in this vote, false bomb threats were reported at at least two polling centers.

The Secretary of State of Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, stated that these threats came from a «foreign state actor,» pointing to Russia as responsible.

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According to Raffensperger, the intention of these threats is to «destabilize» the country at a critical moment of electoral decision.

Despite the incidents during the election, over half a million people had voted in person in Georgia by midday, demonstrating interest in exercising their right to vote.

Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, another key state, software problems in ballot scanning machines caused delays.

A judge ordered that voting be extended by two additional hours in Cambria County to ensure that everyone could vote.

The Pennsylvania Department of State assured that all ballots would be accepted and counted, thus preserving the transparency of the process.

This election day, marked by security and technology challenges, continues to be closely monitored by authorities to prevent major incidents like the one at the United States Capitol.

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