The FBI on Thursday arrested a suspect who investigators said planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic parties' headquarters in Washington, D.C., the night before the 2021 Capitol riot.

Why it matters: The nearly 5-year investigation was a high-profile, unsolved case. • The suspect was identified by Trump administration officials in a Thursday afternoon news conference as Brian Cole Jr. of Woodbridge, Va. • He was charged with use of an explosive device, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. If convicted, he faces a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. More charges could follow.

Catch up quick: The bombs did not detonate, but the FBI called them "viable" and said they could have injured or killed bystanders. • Existing footage of the suspect showed a person wearing a face m

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