Key facts
- President Trump declined to comment on "anti-weaponization" fund plans.
- A 15-hour hostage situation in Bakersfield, California, concluded with an FBI-involved shooting.
- The suspect died at the scene.
- All 10 hostages were released unharmed.
- The suspect had strapped explosives to himself and hostages.
President Trump declined to comment on whether he has dropped plans for an "anti-weaponization" fund. Separately, a 15-hour hostage situation in Bakersfield, California, concluded early Wednesday morning with an FBI-involved shooting. The suspect, who had strapped explosives to himself and hostages and had a violent criminal history, was pronounced dead at the scene. All 10 hostages were released unharmed and received medical evaluation. The incident began with a call about a bomb threat at a Chase Bank building. The Bakersfield Police Department initially responded and later noted that FBI personnel were involved in the use of force that concluded the standoff. JPMorgan Chase confirmed awareness of the situation at the branch location.