Pennsylvania Men Charged in Terror Plot Near NYC Mayor's Mansion

0:00From geopolitics to global markets, this is global news today. Two Pennsylvania men faced serious terrorism charges after throwing homemade explosives at a protest near New York City's mayoral mansion. 18-year-old Amir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi admitted inspiration from the Islamic State Group. The devices, filled with an explosive called TATP and packed with nuts and bolts, failed to detonate near police officers. They were a reigned Monday and held without bail on counts, like providing material support to terrorists and using a weapon of mass destruction. The incident happened Saturday during chaotic counter protests against an anti-Islamic rally organized by far-right activists Jake Lang. Balat's group was much smaller than the opposition, leading to tense clashes. Offices arrested the pair right after the second device was tossed, thanks to quick action on the scene. In court, the men stayed mostly silent, though once smirked during the reading of their ISIS ties.

1:00Their lawyers noted the heavy media coverage and won clients near high school graduation. Mayor Zoran Mamdani called it an attempt to import violence from out of state, while police commissioner Jessica Tish stressed no links to the war. In Iran, authorities found more evidence in their abandoned car, including a fuse, metal can, and a list of bomb-making chemicals. Balat even told investigators he aimed for something bigger than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. US Attorney General Pam Bondi warned against letting ISIS ideology take root here. Meanwhile, police searched homes in eastern Pennsylvania and federal probes continue nearby. A few others from the protests face minor arrests, but were released, as the focus stays on these two suspects. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com