Man Arrested at Capitol with Weapons and Targets

Ryan English, a 24-year-old man from Massachusetts, was arrested at the U.S. Capitol with Molotov cocktails and knives after allegedly planning to assassinate high-ranking officials, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and newly confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. English, who referred to these individuals as 'Nazis,' traveled to Washington, D.C., intending to target them and also expressed intentions to attack the Heritage Foundation. Upon realizing the difficulty of executing his plan, he turned himself in to Capitol Police. He was found with two Molotov cocktails made from Absolut vodka bottles and other incendiary materials in his car. Charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying dangerous weapons, English's actions highlight concerns about security at the Capitol following previous incidents. Federal prosecutors have not yet indicated whether English has legal representation.