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What recent legal developments are related to the January 6th attack?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. The Virginia man suspected of planting two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol is expected to appear in federal court today in Washington, D.C. The arrest came after a long-running federal investigation. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports the bombs were planted the night before the January 6th attack on the Capitol but did not explode.
The suspect in custody is 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. He was arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia, south of Washington, D.C. The FBI made the arrest after a nearly five-year investigation that had seemed to have gone cold. Top Justice Department officials, including FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, touted the arrest at a news conference Thursday. Folks, you're not going to walk into our capital city, put down two explosive devices, and walk off in the sunset. Officials say a new team at the FBI took a fresh look at all the evidence collected in the case and generated new leads that ultimately led to Cole's arrest. Cole is expected to appear in federal court in D.C., just down the street from the U.S. Capitol building.
What details have emerged about U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean?
Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
Several top lawmakers from both parties got new details yesterday about a U.S. military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean last September. They want to know more about a second strike on the boat that killed survivors of the first attack. Democratic lawmakers say they're still worried about the legality of all the attacks. Rhode Island Democratic Senator Jack Reed says he still needs further answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The question I have is to what extent the Secretary of Defense influenced the operation and that influence contributed to the outcome.
He spoke to NPR's All Things Considered. A federal vaccine advisory committee is expected to take a controversial vote today. That vote could change a longstanding policy on vaccinating newborns against hepatitis B. NPR's Ping Huang is following the proceedings.
Outside advisors to the CDC are scheduled to vote on whether universal hepatitis B vaccinations given to healthy babies at birth should stop. The vote was postponed from yesterday when the panel discussed the topic but could not come to consensus. Dr. Joseph Hibble, a psychiatrist on the committee, grew frustrated when the language on the vote kept changing.
We're trying to evaluate a moving target, and we don't even have a slide explicitly describing what questions we're supposed to answer.
Some members have called for an end to the decades-long policy.
What changes are being proposed for hepatitis B vaccination policies?
Others say they see no reason to change a recommendation that has greatly reduced new cases of hepatitis B, a virus which can cause liver cancer, and other serious health problems. Ping Huang, NPR News.
And you're listening to NPR News. A new survey of young Americans finds only 13 percent of them say the country is headed in the right direction. NPR's Elena Moore reports this comes as many say they're struggling with rising costs and are dissatisfied with politics.
The latest Harvard Youth Poll presents political challenges ahead of the midterms. More than 6 in 10 young Americans disapprove of Democrats and Republicans in Congress. On the issues, the economy is top of mind, and a plurality want to see the government address inflation. It also asked about political violence and whether certain circumstances make it acceptable. A majority said no, but a smaller, not insignificant portion think it can be justified in some contexts. For example, 28 percent believe political violence is acceptable when the government violates individual rights. Elena Moore, NPR News.
There was another court hearing yesterday in New York for the man accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, last year. Officials showed police video of when Luigi Mangione was first stopped.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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What recent legal developments are related to the January 6th attack?
0:00–1:20
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What details have emerged about U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean?
1:20–2:59
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What changes are being proposed for hepatitis B vaccination policies?
2:59–4:22
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How do young Americans perceive the current political landscape?
4:22–4:54