Judge orders D.C. pipe bomber held until trial.

Federal judge orders Brian Cole, suspect in 2021 pipe bomb incident near RNC and DNC headquarters, to remain detained pending trial. Cole confessed to planting devices, but denies intent to interfere with election certification. Judge cites serious nature of crimes and evidence against Cole as reasons for detention. Cole faces two criminal counts, with indictment pending, raising questions about use of local grand jury for federal charges.

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