Man accused of running toward Capitol building with shotgun says he was there to 'talk' to member of Congress
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A judge has ruled that the man accused of charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday will remain behind bars for now. Officials have also released new photos of the 18-year-old suspect and details on a possible motive. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest. 

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