D.C. pipe bomb suspect argues he should be covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons - NBC News

A suspect charged in connection with pipe bombs placed near the Democratic National Committee headquarters during January 6, 2021, is arguing that he should be covered by President Trump's recent pardons for people involved in the Capitol riot. The defendant's legal argument hinges on whether Trump's January 6 pardons extend beyond those who entered the Capitol building itself to include related incidents that occurred in the broader vicinity that day. The case tests the scope and limits of Trump's unprecedented mass pardon of January 6 defendants, which has already sparked debate about how broadly those orders can be interpreted. If successful, the argument could influence how courts handle other prosecutions tangentially connected to that day's events. The case is unfolding as Trump's administration continues to grapple with the legal fallout from January 6.