FBI investigates powerful bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Two horses boarding a Detroit bus on Nov. 7 sparked a viral video and prompted city officials to announce retraining for bus drivers on rider safety, as horses are not typically allowed on buses except as service animals under certain conditions.
- A bomb with a one-mile blast radius was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol facility in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, leading to evacuations, a police investigation with FBI involvement, and the bomb being safely rendered inert by technicians.
- A Reuters-Ipsos poll reveals historically low approval ratings for President Donald Trump at 32%, with only 19% supporting his focus on renovating Washington D.C. monuments amid other national issues; majorities oppose naming federal buildings after sitting presidents or adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen has launched a campaign challenging Senator Chuck Schumer for leadership of the Senate Democrats, criticizing the party’s cautious approach, though he currently has limited support among his colleagues.
- U.S. and UK security forces investigated suspected unauthorized drone activity over RAF Lakenheath air base in England, with no damage reported; this follows recent U.S. military asset relocations from UK bases amid heightened security concerns.
- A nationwide ground stop in the U.S. on Friday caused thousands of flight cancellations and delays, stranding passengers; while airlines must refund canceled tickets if passengers choose not to fly, there is no federal requirement to compensate for delays or cancellations beyond voluntary airline policies.
