US investigators hunt for motives behind pipe bombs and warn more could be found
6 years, 4 months ago

US investigators hunt for motives behind pipe bombs and warn more could be found

ABC  

Investigators are searching coast to coast for the culprit and mysterious motives behind the bizarre mail-bomb plot aimed at critics of US President Donald Trump. Key points: A bomb squad is examining a mail distribution centre near Miami New York officials say they are still treating the packages as "live devices" Tape on the pipes could give clues to help guide investigators They are also analysing the innards of the crude devices that were sent through the mail, to try to work out whether they were intended to detonate or simply sow fear two weeks before US mid-term elections. A bomb squad is examining a mail distribution centre near Miami where authorities believe several packages containing pipe bombs were processed, according to a CNN report. Miami-Dade County Police said their bomb squad and its canine unit were on the scene in Opa-locka, Florida, as a precautionary measure, working alongside federal authorities in an investigation into 10 pipe bombs that were sent to high-profile Democrats and the New York offices of CNN. At the New York briefing, authorities confirmed at least some of the packages were distributed through the US mail, and cautioned there could be additional devices in the postal system.

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Deputy FBI Director Bongino repeatedly said pipe bombs planted ahead of Jan. 6 were ‘inside job’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Deputy FBI Director Bongino repeatedly said pipe bombs planted ahead of Jan. 6 were ‘inside job’

CNN  

CNN — Dan Bongino, the incoming deputy director of the FBI, suggested on his popular podcast in January that the agency he is now about to help lead was complicit in planting pipe bombs around Washington ahead of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. “I believe the FBI knows the identity of this pipe bomber on January 6th, four …

FBI releases new clues on suspect behind pipe bomb near DNC before Capitol riot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI releases new clues on suspect behind pipe bomb near DNC before Capitol riot

India Today  

A harrowing chapter in American history remains shrouded in mystery: Who planted pipe bombs outside offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees in Washington on the eve of the attack on the Capitol? Hoping to generate new tips from the public, the FBI is releasing more information about its pipe bomb investigation, including an estimate that the unidentified suspect …

FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of the Capitol riot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of the Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A harrowing chapter in American history remains shrouded in mystery: Who planted pipe bombs outside offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees in Washington on the eve of the attack on the Capitol? Hoping to generate new tips from the public, the FBI is releasing more information about its pipe bomb investigation, including an estimate that the …

House GOP finds 'zero support' for MAGA's Jan. 6 pipe bomb conspiracy theories: report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

House GOP finds 'zero support' for MAGA's Jan. 6 pipe bomb conspiracy theories: report

Raw Story  

An investigation by House Republicans reportedly found "zero support" for MAGA conspiracy theories behind pipe bombs that were recovered by law enforcement near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The 79-page report released by the House Judiciary and House Administration committees cited information obtained from the FBI that determined two pipe bombs were planted at the headquarters for the …

FBI releases video of suspect planting pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of Capitol riot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI releases video of suspect planting pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of Capitol riot

LA Times  

The FBI hopes to generate tips from the public regarding pipe bombs planted outside offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees in Washington on Jan. 5, 2021, on the eve of the attack on the Capitol. A harrowing chapter in American history remains shrouded in mystery: Who planted pipe bombs outside offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees …

Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6

NPR  

Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6 toggle caption FBI The FBI is releasing new details about the person who planted pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the night before the riot at the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago, in hopes of solving a long-standing mystery. FBI officials are …

FBI raises reward for information about Jan 6 DC pipe bombs to $500,000
2 years, 2 months ago

FBI raises reward for information about Jan 6 DC pipe bombs to $500,000

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The reward for information leading to the arrest of the …

1 Year After Deadly Capitol Attack, Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains A Mystery
3 years, 2 months ago

1 Year After Deadly Capitol Attack, Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains A Mystery

Huff Post  

Join HuffPost and BuzzFeed News for a Twitter Spaces conversation about the legal fallout of the Capitol riot on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. Sign up to be notified when the Space begins here. It’s not immediately obvious because you’re just really, really not expecting anything.” One of the pipe bombs discovered near Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021. The …

Pipe bomb suspect targeting phone stores was upset over porn, FBI says
3 years, 6 months ago

Pipe bomb suspect targeting phone stores was upset over porn, FBI says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Federal authorities say a Michigan man took increasingly …

Six months on from Capitol riot and still no arrest of pipe bomb suspect
3 years, 8 months ago

Six months on from Capitol riot and still no arrest of pipe bomb suspect

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six months have passed …

FBI releases footage of person who allegedly placed pipe bombs in Washington before the Capitol Hill riots
4 years ago

FBI releases footage of person who allegedly placed pipe bombs in Washington before the Capitol Hill riots

ABC  

The FBI has released new video showing a person placing two pipe bombs outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees the night before the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. Key points: Authorities disarmed the bombs before they could be detonated It is unclear whether the bombing plan was related to the deadly riot Devices were …

FBI releases new video after bombs left at RNC, DNC offices
4 years ago

FBI releases new video after bombs left at RNC, DNC offices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI has released new video showing someone placing two pipe bombs outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees the night before the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Capitol Police and agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were called to the Republican National Committee’s office …

FBI releases new video of bombs left at RNC, DNC offices before Capitol riot
4 years ago

FBI releases new video of bombs left at RNC, DNC offices before Capitol riot

Hindustan Times  

The FBI has released new video showing someone placing two pipe bombs outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees the night before the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol. US Capitol Police and agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were called to the Republican National Committee’s office around 12:45 …

FBI releases new footage of suspect in Washington pipe bomb case
4 years ago

FBI releases new footage of suspect in Washington pipe bomb case

Al Jazeera  

The federal agency publishes footage of suspect whom they believe planted pipe bombs near Capitol Hill. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new security footage of a suspect that they believe planted explosives outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, DC, on January 5 – the night before the deadly assault on the US Capitol. The video, …

Capitol riots: Pipe bomb suspect reward up to 100k as new video emerges
4 years, 1 month ago

Capitol riots: Pipe bomb suspect reward up to 100k as new video emerges

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The reward being offered …

FBI increases reward for information on Capitol riots pipe bomb suspect
4 years, 2 months ago

FBI increases reward for information on Capitol riots pipe bomb suspect

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hours before supporters of former president Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building in a …

Discovery of pipe bombs in DC obscured by riot at Capitol
4 years, 2 months ago

Discovery of pipe bombs in DC obscured by riot at Capitol

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, federal agents were working at the same time to detonate two pipe bombs found just blocks away at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees. The focus on the insurrection shifted public attention away from the explosives threat — which experts say …

The Latest: Man pleads guilty to mailing bombs to Trump foes
6 years ago

The Latest: Man pleads guilty to mailing bombs to Trump foes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Latest on a Florida man charged with mailing explosives to critics of President Donald Trump : 4:43 p.m. A Florida man has pleaded guilty to sending a wave of pipe bombs to CNN and prominent critics of President Donald Trump. ___ 1:11 a.m. A Florida man who authorities say sent pipe bombs to prominent critics of …

Suspect who mailed pipe bombs to Trump critics pleads guilty
6 years ago

Suspect who mailed pipe bombs to Trump critics pleads guilty

Al Jazeera  

Cesar Sayoc faces the possibility of a life sentence on 65 criminal counts, including using weapons of mass destruction. A Florida man pleaded guilty on Thursday to sending a wave of pipe bombs to CNN and prominent critics of US President Donald Trump, attacks that harmed no one but created fear as the devices turned up, day after day, at …

Trump condemns 'political violence' after bombing suspect arrest
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump condemns 'political violence' after bombing suspect arrest

Daily Mail  

President Trump called on country to unite against 'political violence' on Friday after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly sending a dozen explosive devices to liberal politicians, pundits and activists. Sayoc posted a photograph of himself wearing a MAGA hat in front of the US Capitol in 2017 Trump celebrated the arrest at a White House event for …

US bomb threats: Joe Biden and Robert De Niro latest Trump critics to receive suspicious packages
6 years, 5 months ago

US bomb threats: Joe Biden and Robert De Niro latest Trump critics to receive suspicious packages

The Independent  

✕ Close Suspicious package sent to Robert De Niro The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

What we know about the suspected pipe bombs sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and other US political figures
6 years, 5 months ago

What we know about the suspected pipe bombs sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and other US political figures

ABC  

Suspected pipe bombs have been sent to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and other political figures who have been criticised by US President Donald Trump. The list of Democratic figures who have been sent suspicious packages this week include former president Barack Obama, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, former attorney-general in the Obama administration Eric Holder, and Democratic congresswoman Maxine Waters, …

Who has been targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages in the US?
6 years, 5 months ago

Who has been targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages in the US?

Al Jazeera  

One person in custody as probe continues into mail bombs sent to top Democrats and prominent Trump critics. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton A suspicious package sent to Clinton, Trump’s Democratic rival in the 2016 presidential election, was found late Tuesday during an off-site mail screening, according to the Secret Service. CNN, former CIA director John Brennan New …

Pipe bomb scare raises new questions about mail safety
6 years, 5 months ago

Pipe bomb scare raises new questions about mail safety

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The wave of pipe bombs addressed to prominent Democrats has raised fresh questions about the ability of the U.S. While two packages addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden were intercepted at postal facilities in Delaware on Thursday, a pipe bomb addressed to former Attorney General Eric Holder made it so far into the mail stream that …

Donald Trump blames media for ‘anger’ after spree of pipe bomb packages
6 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump blames media for ‘anger’ after spree of pipe bomb packages

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump blamed the media for “a big part” of society’s anger Thursday as authorities removed the latest suspected mail bomb sent to one of his critics from a New York City restaurant owned by actor Robert De Niro. On Wednesday, after his offices in New York were evacuated, CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker, whose network has been repeatedly …

US bomb threats: What we know about 'pipe bombs' targeting Obama, Clintons, CNN and Soros
6 years, 5 months ago

US bomb threats: What we know about 'pipe bombs' targeting Obama, Clintons, CNN and Soros

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. None of the explosives detonated, and no one …

CNN, White House engage in war of words over explosive packages, bomber likely left behind mass of forensic clues, says experts
6 years, 5 months ago

CNN, White House engage in war of words over explosive packages, bomber likely left behind mass of forensic clues, says experts

India TV News  

A major war of words have erupted over the sending of crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, CNN and others in what can be called as a 'rash of attacks' aimed at prominent Democrats and a cable news network often criticised by political conservatives. The White House on Thursday accused the CNN of dividing America as …

Pipe bombs target Democrats, CNN as political tensions mount
6 years, 5 months ago

Pipe bombs target Democrats, CNN as political tensions mount

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pipe bombs packed with shards of glass were intercepted en route to several prominent Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, in an unnerving wave that deepened political tensions and fears two weeks before national midterm elections. “Suffice it to say, it appears an individual or individuals sent out multiple, similar packages,” said John Miller, the …

Timeline of bombs sent to Clintons, Obama, Democrats and CNN - and how they may be connected
6 years, 5 months ago

Timeline of bombs sent to Clintons, Obama, Democrats and CNN - and how they may be connected

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. News surrounding the explosives arrived in real-time throughout …

Democrats, media blame Donald Trump for pipe bombs
6 years, 5 months ago

Democrats, media blame Donald Trump for pipe bombs

Associated Press  

The list of people targeted with suspected pipe bombs reads like President Trump’s Twitter feed: Hillary and Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, John Brennan, Maxine Waters, George Soros, CNN, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Eric Holder and George Soros, all prominent Democratic critics of the president. Former Hillary Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines tweeted at the president, “This is on you.” “With every fiber …

US bomb threats: At least six suspicious packages sent to Obamas, Clintons and news media organisations across America
6 years, 5 months ago

US bomb threats: At least six suspicious packages sent to Obamas, Clintons and news media organisations across America

The Independent  

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Bombs mailed to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN: What's the political benefit when 6 crude explosives don't go off?
6 years, 5 months ago

Bombs mailed to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN: What's the political benefit when 6 crude explosives don't go off?

Firstpost  

Who benefits when six bombs mailed to Hillary and Bill Clinton, Barack and Michelle Obama, CNN and other Trump rivals don’t explode and the packaging is so rudimentary that it seems like the sender wants to be caught? New York: Who benefits when six bombs mailed to Hillary and Bill Clinton, Barack and Michelle Obama, CNN and other known Trump …

CNN bomb threat: New York mayor condemns 'act of terror' as explosive device sent to news network's building
6 years, 5 months ago

CNN bomb threat: New York mayor condemns 'act of terror' as explosive device sent to news network's building

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes after the US Secret Service said …

Secret Service intercepts ‘potential explosive devices’ sent to Obama, Hillary and White House
6 years, 5 months ago

Secret Service intercepts ‘potential explosive devices’ sent to Obama, Hillary and White House

Op India  

The Secret Service on Wednesday intercepted two suspicious packages containing ‘potential explosive devices’ addressed to the White House, former President of the United States, Barrack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington and New York respectively. As per reports, a suspicious package containing a pipe bomb addressed to the White House was intercepted at Joint Base Bolling …

Everything We Know About the String of Pipe Bombs Sent to Prominent Democrats
6 years, 5 months ago

Everything We Know About the String of Pipe Bombs Sent to Prominent Democrats

Slate  

A string of suspicious packages addressed to prominent Democratic figures and at least one news outlet have been discovered by the Secret Service in recent days. The first suspicious package was discovered Monday in the mailbox of well-known liberal donor and philanthropist George Soros’ home in Bedford, New York, authorities said. On Wednesday morning, news broke that the Secret Service …

'Functional' bombs mailed to Hillary, Bill Clinton's home and Barack Obama's office; CNN New York offices also evacuated
6 years, 5 months ago

'Functional' bombs mailed to Hillary, Bill Clinton's home and Barack Obama's office; CNN New York offices also evacuated

Firstpost  

A US official says a “functional explosive device” was found at Hillary and Bill Clinton’s suburban New York home. Television network CNN is reporting that Secret Service has found an explosive device in the Washington DC office of former President Barack Obama too. Multiple bombs have being mailed to a string of US politicos and found on Wednesday morning - …

Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN New York office; 'terrorising acts despicable', says White House
6 years, 5 months ago

Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN New York office; 'terrorising acts despicable', says White House

India TV News  

Crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, CNN and others were intercepted Tuesday night and Wednesday in a rash of attacks aimed at prominent Democrats and a cable news network often criticized by political conservatives. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said his office received a similar package, and the FBI said Florida Republic Deborah Wasserman Schultz did, …

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