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We posted an episode earlier today about a new poll NPR conducted looking at the midterms,

but we are back with a second episode because the FBI has arrested a suspect

in this week's rash of political bombing attempts.

Over the past week, more than a dozen suspicious packages have been sent through the United States

Postal Service to a media outlet, a Hollywood actor and at least seven high ranking current

and form up political leaders in the Democratic Party.

This is utterly unacceptable.

Political violence or the threat of violence is antithetical to our vigorous system of self-government.

A Florida man, Caesar Sayoc faces five federal charges as authorities zeroed in on Sayoc.

New devices were discovered intended for Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris among others.

I'm Scott Detro, I cover Congress.

I'm Carrie Johnson, Justice Correspondent.

And I'm feeling national security editor attorney general Jeff Sessions and FBI director

Christopher Ray held a press conference this afternoon detailing the charges,

detailing what we now know about this suspect.

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