The man accused of trying to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Wednesday claims he just needed them for work.

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

Capitol Police say the man was arrested after putting a bag containing a machete and several knives through an X-ray screening machine.

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.

President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the U.S. Senate on Wednesday aiming to unite Republicans behind a strategy for implementing tax cuts, border controls and increased fossil fuel production, 12 days before he returns to the White House.

Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol 02:13. Former President Jimmy Carter 's casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday afternoon for a military tribute and

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter will continue to lie in state after his remains arrived in Washington a day earlier as part of state funeral rites