Ian Wagner, accused of threatening violence near UnitedHealthcare's headquarters, was ordered into custody without bond after an outburst in court, where he shouted about "power, money, and corruption." His mother, Cheryl Wagner, stated he suffers from mental illness. Officials had made multiple attempts to arrest Wagner for violating probation and electronic home monitoring before the incident at UnitedHealthcare.
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President Biden regrets dropping out of the presidential race, believing he would've defeated Trump. He blames Democratic elites, particularly Nancy Pelosi, for pressuring his withdrawal. Although he defended Harris publicly, he admits campaign mistakes and some gaffes. Biden also expressed dissatisfaction with Attorney General Garland's handling of prosecutions related to Trump and his son, Hunter.
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