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National Guard Deployments Under Legal Scrutiny

Multiple states, including West Virginia and Tennessee, are deploying National Guard troops to Washington D.C. and Memphis amid ongoing legal challenges and political tensions. Courts are examining the legality of these deployments, which are linked to efforts to combat crime and unrest, with significant public and political backlash.

FBI Arrests Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect

On December 4, 2025, Brian Cole Jr., 30, was arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia, for planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021. The arrest concludes a nearly five-year investigation involving surveillance footage, cellphone data, and purchase records. The bombs were found on the eve of the Capitol riot, but neither exploded. Cole faces federal explosives charges.

Suspect in 2021 Capitol Pipe Bombs Arrested

Brian Cole Jr., from Virginia, was arrested on explosives charges related to the 2021 Capitol pipe bombs. He confessed to the act and expressed support for Trump, with investigators linking him through credit card data. He is scheduled for a court hearing on Dec 15, 2025.