Federal officials announced Thursday afternoon that Brian Cole, Jr. of Woodbridge, Virginia was arrested and charged in connection with the pipe bombs that were placed at the RNC and DNC on January 6, 2021. The investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible. | Fox 5 DC

It's the most wonderful time of the year! President Trump extended "love to all of our great citizens" during the National Christmas Tree lighting Thursday evening. | Fox 5 DC

House Speaker Mike Johnson was joined by Grady Armstrong, a fourth grader from Nevada, at the annual lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This year’s 53-foot red fir, nicknamed Silver Belle, is the first ever from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. | Fox 5 DC

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