Armed Man with Jan. 6 Warrant Arrested near Obamas' House

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Armed Man with Jan. 6 Warrant Arrested near Obamas' House
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A man with a Jan. 6-related warrant was arrested near former President Barack Obama's house in Washington, D.C. He was found armed with weapons and explosive materials. The man, identified as Taylor Taranto, was apprehended by the Secret Service after fleeing. A search of his van revealed multiple weapons and materials to make an explosive device. Taranto had an open warrant related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Obamas' presence during the incident is unclear, and authorities have stated that there is no active threat to the community.

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