A homeless man from southern Florida, Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, has been arrested and charged with plotting to set off a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). According to court documents, Yener allegedly planned to use an explosive device to damage or destroy the building, which is used in interstate commerce. The FBI began investigating Yener in February after receiving a tip about bomb-making supplies in an unlocked storage unit.

Agents searched the facility in Coral Springs and discovered "bombmaking sketches, numerous watches with timers, electronic circuit boards, and other electronics". Yener allegedly told an undercover agent that he planned to carry out the attack the week before Thanksgiving, saying it would be "hella easy". He also conducted internet searches on building bombs and planned to wear a disguise and release a recorded message to the media.

Yener's motivation for the attack, as stated in court documents, was to achieve a "reboot" or "reset" of the US government. He allegedly compared himself to Osama bin Laden, the former al-Qaeda leader responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Yener also maintained a YouTube channel with videos describing how to make explosives from household items. The arrest is the latest in a series of national security concerns in the US. In October, a man from Afghanistan was arrested for allegedly planning an attack to coincide with election day, and in August, a Pakistani man was arrested for allegedly plotting to murder US officials on behalf of Iran.

Yener appeared in court on Wednesday and will be detained while awaiting trial. A federal public defender assigned to represent Yener did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida is handling the case. This disturbing plot highlights the ongoing threats to national security and the importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts.