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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Arizona Man Arrested for Alleged White House Bomb Threat Email

An Arizona resident faces federal charges after allegedly emailing a bomb threat to a news station, claiming an attack on the White House.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Arizona Man Arrested for Alleged White House Bomb Threat Email

Jacob Aaron Hicks, of Arizona, has been arrested in connection with an alleged bomb threat directed at the White House. Authorities were alerted when Hicks reportedly sent an email to a Tucson news station claiming an imminent bomb strike against the White House.

The email prompted an investigation by the FBI, which led to Hicks's apprehension. Further details regarding the investigation and the specific charges filed against Hicks were not immediately available.


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