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Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
Brian Cole, accused of planting pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC in Washington in 2021, appeared in court as prosecutors argued for his continued detention, citing his confessed involvement and risk to the community, while his lawyers requested his release citing his lack of criminal history and mental health considerations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Former President Donald Trump has embraced the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a rallying cry for his base, celebrating it as a "beautiful day" and lionizing those involved as "hostages" and "patriots." While this messaging may resonate with his base, it risks alienating Republican-leaning voters who view the events of Jan. 6 as a problem. Trump's embrace of the riot may also tap into a deeper vein of extremist violence, with concerns that it could be part of a strategy to frame his reelection bid as a "war on the government that is righteous." Some observers believe that Trump's consistent messaging on Jan. 6 may indicate that he has boxed himself into a corner on this issue, as it is seen as the only strategy to keep his coalition together and portray himself as a strong man.