Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Obama: Authorities Probe Terror Ties in New York Bomb Attempt VOA News 04 May 2010 FBI search an alley on the property of a house where Faisal Shahzad lived, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, 04 Apr 2010 Photo: AP FBI search an alley on the property of a house where Faisal Shahzad lived, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, 04 Apr 2010 U.S. President Barack Obama says authorities are investigating whether the suspect in a failed car bombing attempt in New York City's Times Square has any connection to terrorist groups. Speaking at a meeting of business leaders in Washington Tuesday, Mr. Obama said "justice will be done" and authorities will continue to do everything in their power to protect the American people. The Pakistani-American suspect is to appear in a federal courtroom Tuesday to face formal charges in connection with the attempted attack. Law enforcement officials say 30-year-old Faisal Shahzad claims to have acted alone. But authorities say they are investigating all possibilities, including international links. Attorney General Eric Holder says Shahzad was detained late Monday at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. He was removed from an Emirates Airlines flight that was preparing to depart for Dubai.  The central piece of evidence in the case is the vehicle that was discovered in Times Square packed with fireworks, propane tanks, gasoline, fertilizer and timers. Law enforcement officials say Shahzad, who lived in the neighboring state of Connecticut, paid cash to purchase the vehicle, a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder. Authorities interviewed the car's registered owner. They say the man told them he advertised the vehicle through the classified advertising website "Craigslist." FBI agents Tuesday searched Shahzad's home in Bridgeport, in the eastern U.S. state of Connecticut. Officials say he recently returned from a trip to Pakistan. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters that he will not tolerate any "bias or backlash against Pakistani or Muslim New Yorkers." The Taliban in Pakistan claimed responsibility for the failed attack, but police in New York say there is no evidence to support that claim. The White House says President Obama was briefed several times Monday about the investigation and was informed of the arrest Tuesday morning, just after midnight. Emirates Airlines says two other passengers were removed from the same flight as Shahzad, but news reports say the two people were cleared of any connection. .