Nation Oct 27 Watch 3:25 Tracing Cesar Sayoc’s past through his recent shift into politics Cesar Sayoc, who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of sending more than a dozen mail bombs to Democratic party leaders, traversed many lifestyles until he started engaging in politics in 2015. Trevor Aaronson of the Florida Center of Investigative… By PBS News Hour
Nation Oct 26 Watch 4:23 Authorities arrest Fla. man on mail bomb charges Authorities arrested a 56-year-old Florida resident in connection with a series of mail bombs sent to prominent Democratic politicians and public figures. Cesar Sayoc faces up to 48 years in prison on multiple federal charges. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and…
Nation Oct 26 More suspicious packages found intended for Booker, Clapper The discoveries brought to 12 the total number of devices addressed in recent days to Democratic figures including former President Barack Obama, former Vice President Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Nation Oct 26 Investigators search for person who sent mail bombs, motive Investigators are homing in on a postal facility in Opa-locka, Florida, where they believe some of the packages originated, an official said. By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
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 Watch 8:25 The roots of our current political divisiveness Discovery of explosives addressed to prominent Democratic figures this week took the country’s political divisiveness to grave new heights. How did we get here, and how can we recover? Judy speaks to Professor Joanne Freeman, author of “The Field of… Continue watching
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
Sep 17 Pipe bomb explodes near New Jersey charity run for military members By Michael D. Regan A pipe bomb exploded in New Jersey before the start of a 5K race to benefit military members. No injuries were reported. Continue reading