White House: ‘No apparent nexus to terrorism’ in Austin bombings

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President Trump is closely monitoring a series of deadly package explosions in Austin, Texas, where authorities grew increasingly worried Tuesday morning after a fifth bomb detonated at a nearby FedEx facility.

“[Trump] mourns for victims of the recent bombing in Austin. We are monitoring the situation, federal authorities are coordinating [with] local officials,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted Tuesday. “We are committed to bringing perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice.”

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