| Although the evidence is beginning to suggest that this was intended as a political hoax, until it is proved we’ll keep this story on Page 3: Non-War on Terror. Yesterday’s report is here, and links to the two reports we had the day before. Here’s hoping they quickly catch the rat bastard that dunnit, and whatever little friends of his who helped in any way. |
- Authorities investigating 10 pipe bombs sent to Trump's critics this week are now focusing on leads in Florida
- It's been revealed the bombs were sent through a major USPS mail facility in Opa-locka, Florida
- The FBI is trying to determine where parts for the pipe bombs were purchased in a bid to track down possible suspects
- However experts say the bombs may never have been intended to explode
- The lack of a triggering mechanism suggests they were designed to scare
- Investigation widened on Thursday after three new packages addressed to Robert De Niro and Joe Biden were seized in New York and Delaware
- Those devices are similar to others targeting prominent Democrats and some of Trump's biggest foes, including the Obamas, Clintons and CNN
- Authorities were scrambling to find those responsible as they warned that more packages could be out there
- Former President Jimmy Carter has been told by law enforcement to remain on alert because he could be a target
- Devices have been seized in New York, Washington D.C., Florida and California
TIMELINE: Packages target prominent Democrats and Trump's foes
Monday: George Soros
Pipe bomb is found at George Soros' home in Katonah, New York on Monday.
It was located in a mailbox outside the gates of the billionaire's compound.
Tuesday : Hillary Clinton
Suspicious package is discovered at Hillary and Bill Clinton's home in Chappaqua, New York, Tuesday night.
The device addressed to Hillary was found during a routine mail screening. Bill was at the home but Hillary was campaigning for Democrats in Florida.
Wednesday: Barack Obama
Secret Service intercept a package en route to Obama's Washington D.C. residence early Wednesday.
It was also discovered during routine mail screenings.
Wednesday: CNN/John Brennan
Suspicious package addressed to former CIA director John Brennan is found in the mail room of CNN's New York Bureau on Wednesday.
CNN evacuated after a pipe bomb and an envelope of white powder was discovered. Brennan has worked as a television analyst.
Wednesday: Eric Holder/Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Bomb squad is called to Florida office of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Wednesday after package is found.
Packages that were intercepted all had Schultz's office listed as a return address.
Package at her office was sent to former Attorney General Eric Holder but was mailed to the wrong address, so was returned to her instead.
Wednesday: Maxine Waters
Suspicious package addressed to California congresswoman Maxine Waters was intercepted Wednesday afternoon by Capitol Police.
Another package was sent to Waters in California.
Thursday : Joe Biden
Authorities locate two suspicious packages addressed to the former VP at mail facilities in Delaware on Thursday.
Thursday: Robert De Niro
New York Police swarm a building associated with the Hollywood actor in Tribeca early Thursday after a suspicious package was found.