Pakistani Businessman Convicted in US Terror Plot


Author: The Daily News Now! March 7, 2026 Duration: 1:25
Podcast episode
Pakistani Businessman Convicted in US Terror Plot

Asif Merchant, a Pakistani businessman, was convicted for attempting to arrange an assassination of a US politician during the 2024 presidential campaign, acting on orders from Irans Revolutionary Guard. The plot unraveled when he met with undercover FBI agents, handing over $5,000 in cash. Merchant claimed he was protecting loved ones, but US Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the investigations swift action.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/38c6e7cf6d96280e


More episodes

Duration: 1:16
Missing Girl Found Safe in North Carolina After Five-Year Disappearance Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news s…

Duration: 1:21
Global Entry Program Reinstated After Shutdown: Faster Travel Ahead Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summa…

Duration: 1:24
Trumps Iran Conflict: Airstrikes, Retaliation, and Uncertainty President Trumps airstrikes on Iran have escalated tensions, causing market turmoil and damaging his poll numbers. Hes vacillated between demanding unconditi…

Duration: 1:40
Republican Senator Jon Husted to Testify in FirstEnergy Corruption Trial: Key Evidence and Political Implications Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.…

Duration: 1:32
President Trump embarks on an economic tour, visiting Ohio and Kentucky, to promote his policies amidst criticism over the Iran conflict. Hell highlight drug cost efforts in Cincinnati and rally with a challenger to Rep.…

Duration: 1:32
Kilauea volcano on Hawaiis Big Island erupted Tuesday, causing temporary closures and ashfall warnings. The eruption, the forty-third since December 2022, featured lava fountains up to 1000 feet high. Despite the activit…

Duration: 1:46
Inflation eased slightly in February, with consumer prices rising by 2.5% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in January. Core inflation remained at 2.5%, the lowest in five years. However, the impact of oil price swings follow…

Logo
Select station
VOL