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White supremacist planned to blow up Nashville power station with explosives-laden drone, Justice Department says
A Tennessee man with ties to white nationalist groups has been arrested after federal prosecutors say he tried to use what he thought was a drone packed with explosives to destroy a power station in Nashville, the Justice Department said Monday.
Skyler Philippi, 24, was charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility, prosecutors said in a news release.
According to a recently unsealed criminal complaint, Philippi allegedly told multiple undercover sources from the FBI that he wanted to blow up multiple energy stations to “shock the system” and lead to the collapse of the nation’s power grid. He also allegedly talked about other attacks, including a mass shooting at at YMCA facility and a plan to derail a train in Tennessee. Philippi allegedly told the FBI sources that he was affiliated with multiple white supremacist groups and said he believed a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 attacks.
In September 2024, Philippi allegedly began detailing a plan to attach explosives to a drone and fly it into an electric substation. He referenced previous power grid attacks, and alleged that he wanted to attack multiple substations, including one in Nashville and one in Louisville. Later in the month, he allegedly said he wanted to target two substations in the Nashville area.
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Philippi allegedly spoke with one of the FBI sources about supplying explosive materials. He said he wanted materials that could cut through three-quarter inch metal, according to the complaint, and settled for something the source described as “poor man’s C-4.” Philippi also allegedly wanted to assemble pipe bombs and asked the FBI source to provide him with black powder to make the bombs explode.
Throughout October, Philippi stayed in touch with the FBI sources, allegedly discussing how they would avoid being caught, outlining a plan for the attack, and giving updates about the drone, which he was building himself. He allegedly told the human source that he needed more explosives on October 19.
On Nov. 2, Philippi allegedly went to carry out the attack. The undercover sources were with him every step of the way, picking him up from his home, traveling to Nashville, and providing him with inoperative explosives, prosecutors said. They allegedly conducted a test flight of the drone, drove by the site of the substation, and again discussed the plan for the attack. At the hotel they were staying in, Philippi and the sources allegedly conducted a Nordic ritual associated with white supremacist groups. It involved each of the participants reciting a Norse prayer and discussing the Norse god Odin.
When asked if he was sure about the attack, Philippi allegedly told the agents that he was “fully committed” and that it was “time to do something big” that would be remembered “in the annals of history.”
Philippi and the FBI sources allegedly drove to the power station around 8:15 p.m. During the drive, he again outlined the plan to destroy the substation. The group wore masks to hide their identities.
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When they arrived, Philippi allegedly began preparing the drone, while the FBI sources assumed security positions. As he was preparing the drone and explosives, law enforcement agents arrested Philippi and took him into custody. At the time of his arrest, the drone was powered up, with what he believed was an armed explosive device about to be attached, according to the complaint.
“As charged, Skyler Philippi believed he was moments away from launching an attack on a Nashville energy facility to further his violent white supremacist ideology – but the FBI had already compromised his plot,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in the Justice Department’s news release. “This case serves as yet another warning to those seeking to sow violence and chaos in the name of hatred by attacking our country’s critical infrastructure: the Justice Department will find you, we will disrupt your plot, and we will hold you accountable.”
Philippi has been charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted destruction of an energy facility, and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. A federal public defender has been appointed to represent him, according to the Associated Press, and he is set to appear in court on November 13.
The U.S. grid includes more than 6,400 power plants and 450,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines that span the country. Multiple attacks have targeted the power system in recent years. In 2022, such attacks rose by 71% as compared to 2021, CBS News previously reported. Kenneth Wainstein, undersecretary of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security, told CBS News in 2023 that the agency is “very concerned” about power grid attacks driven by white nationalist narratives.
“We’ve seen attacks against the power grid for a number of years, and some of those attacks are simply people shooting into substations around the country for purely criminal reasons. But some of these shootings are also being done by domestic violent extremists” who are trying to engineer a societal collapse, Wainstein said.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
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You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The New England Patriots will face off against the Miami Dolphins in a game today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Patriots have had an uneven season so far, coming into the game with a record of 3-8, including a 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 17. The Dolphins, however, haven’t fared much better this season as they enter the game with a record of 4-6, although they are coming off two wins in a row, the latest against the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today, even without cable.
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How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today
The New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The football game will be shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and the platforms noted below.
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While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too for the Patriots-Dolphins game. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
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