Iowa Suspects' Blasting Caps

Casper lists these detonators among explosives, pipes, and fuses seized from the Iowa standoff house during the raid. Bartlet, Leo, Jerry, and Morris hear the details in the Oval Office briefing, where the items confirm the suspects' bombing plot. Casper's report delivers relief over the foiled domestic threat and the rescued hostage boy.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Iowa Raid Debrief — A Moment of Relief, Then a Missing Plane

Blasting caps are listed by Casper as part of the raid haul, signaling the lethal capability of the suspects; their naming heightens the perceived gravity of the foiled attack.

Before: In suspects' possession at the Iowa location as explosive components.

After: Seized by federal authorities and referenced in the Oval Office briefing.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

From Domestic Victory to Diplomatic Emergency — Ben Yosef's Missing Plane

Blasting caps are enumerated in the briefing as part of the bomb components; their seizure eliminates an imminent threat and becomes a key talking point in the President's relief.

Before: In suspect possession at the Iowa house, assembled for detonation.

After: Taken by FBI agents during the raid and reported to the Oval Office.

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