Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man in connection with the placement of two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees on the night before the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Officials say the arrest comes after an investigation linking the suspect to the explosives, which were discovered and safely removed before they could cause harm. The case is part of ongoing federal efforts to hold individuals accountable for actions related to the events surrounding January 6.