California man faces misdemeanor charge after transporting guillotine near U.S. Capitol

A California man was arrested Tuesday near the Library of Congress after Capitol Police found a 10-foot-tall guillotine in his truck, which he described as operational. He was charged with attempted possession of a prohibited weapon and released Wednesday, with a hearing set for Sept. 24. Police conducted searches for firearms and explosives but found none, and the man said he had no specific grievances against members of Congress.