Oct 26 Suspect identified amid investigation into suspicious packages By Joshua Barajas Federal authorities have one person in custody in connection with a string of suspicious packages that have targeted several public figures this week, according to a top Justice Department spokesperson. Continue reading
Oct 25 12 suspicious packages and the growing concern over political rhetoric By Joshua Barajas A string of suspicious packages containing "potentially destructive devices" targeting nine public figures across the country this week has raised broader concerns about the kind of political rhetoric that has been amplified in the run-up to the 2018 midterm elections. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 3:50 As more explosives are found, Trump, Brennan clash over causes Three more mail bombs were intercepted today: two in Delaware, addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden, and another sent to Robert De Niro’s New York City office. After President Trump blamed the "hateful" media for stoking national tensions, former… Continue watching
Oct 25 Sanders dismisses criticism of Trump amid string of suspicious packages, says it's 'disgraceful' By Associated Press She told reporters Thursday there's a big difference between "comments made and actions taken."… Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 14:31 Bombs sent to CNN, prominent Democrats at time of political division Federal agents are investigating bomb scares targeting prominent Democrats, as well as CNN. Amna Nawaz reports on the political discourse that may have inspired it, as well as President Trump’s response. Hari Sreenivasan reports from New York. Judy Woodruff discusses… Continue watching
Oct 24 WATCH: Political violence has no place in U.S., Trump says of suspicious packages By Associated Press Trump says he received a briefing from federal officials earlier Wednesday on what he called the "despicable acts." He says that "a major federal investigation" is now underway. Continue reading
Oct 24 Clinton thanks Secret Service for intercepting package with possible explosive, says 'we are fine' By Associated Press The former secretary of state says her family is grateful for the Secret Service's "service and commitment and obviously never more than today."… Continue reading
Oct 24 What we know about the 'possible explosive devices' By Joshua Barajas Suspicious packages containing “potentially destructive devices” were sent to at least five public officials across the country this week, all of them similar in appearance, FBI officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 24 Agents intercept possible explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The official says investigators believe the explosive is linked to one found Monday at the compound of liberal billionaire George Soros. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 9:17 'Laughter reaches every demographic,' says creator of new 'Murphy Brown' By Judy Woodruff “Murphy Brown,” a hit situation comedy of the late 80’s and 90’s, is back in a reboot. Original star Candice Bergen and creator, writer and producer Diane English reinvented the program to reflect today’s tumultuous media and political climate. Judy… Continue watching