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The FBI reports that domestic terrorism cases have surged since 2020
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before a Senate committee Tuesday that the agency’s domestic terrorism caseload has “exploded” in size since spring of 2020. Why…
Capitol Police warning of potential for violence during rally backing rioters: report
Capitol Police are warning of potential clashes or unrest during a Sept. 18 right-wing “Justice for J6” rally, … Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/571448-capitol-police-warning-of-potential-for-violence-during-rally-backing Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
It’s been two decades since 9/11. America is not the same — and never will be.
“The United States is a far less confident and optimistic nation now than it was in September 2001,” historian Michael J. Allen said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sept-11-united-america-twenty-years-later-nation-stands-divided-n1278600…
U.S. retaliates against ISIS with drone strike in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden vowed to respond “with force” to the terrorists who killed 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans in suicide bombings outside…
Library of Congress bomb suspect livestreamed on Facebook for hours before being blocked
The man suspected of making a bomb threat near the Library of Congress livestreamed his anti-government remarks for hours before Facebook took down his account…
Muzzle sent to Tenn. vaccine expert was bought on Amazon account, credit card in her name
Dr. Michelle Fiscus, who claimed she was fired for political reasons, said the dog muzzle was a threat. A state inquiry said it was bought…
Thousands of prisoners freed by Taliban could pose threat to U.S.
The Taliban captured Bagram Air Base on Sunday and released thousands of prisoners, including many senior al Qaeda operatives. Why it matters: The prisoners were…
After 9/11 families told Biden not to attend memorials, FBI could release some secret files
Family members of Sept. 11 victims say the information could shed light on whether any Saudi Arabian officials were involved in the attacks. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/after-9-11-families-told-biden-not-attend-memorials-fbi-n1276400…
Gaetz, Green and Gohmert turned away from jail to visit Jan. 6 defendants
Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz (Fla.), Majorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) and Louie Gohmert (Texas) on Thursday were turned away from the D.C. Department of Corrections where they tried…
GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde defends comparison of Jan. 6 rioters to “tourists”
Rep. Andrew Clyde defended comments made during a House committee hearing in which he compared the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot to a “normal visit.”…
Biden expected to visit NYC’s 9/11 memorial site for 20th anniversary of attacks
President Joe Biden is expected to attend the 9/11 memorial in New York City to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, four sources…
House GOP blames Pelosi — not Trump — for Jan. 6
House GOP leaders teed off on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Tuesday morning, accusing her of neglecting her duty to defend the Capitol on Jan. 6 and…
Standoff with group of armed men shuts down part of I-95 in Massachusetts
Eight men armed with rifles and handguns claimed to be from group ‘that does not recognize our laws’, police say A group of heavily-armed men…
A terrorist attack in Canada and the politicians who primed it
On Sunday, Islamophobic violence surfaced once again in Canada. It was former PM Stephen Harper who stoked it. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/6/9/a-terrorist-attack-in-canada-and-the-politicians-who-primed-it Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
DOJ to Treat Ransomware Hacks Like Terrorism Now: Here’s the Full Memo
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to take a much harsher tack when pursuing cybercriminals involved in ransomware attacks—and will investigate them using similar strategies…
Filibuster brawl amps up with GOP opposition to Jan. 6 panel
The filibuster has been on hiatus since Joe Biden took over. Senate Republicans are about to change that — over a bipartisan commission to probe…
House to vote on bipartisan commission to probe Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The House Republican leadership has formally urged their members to vote against the measure. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-vote-bipartisan-commission-probe-jan-6-capitol-attack-n1267896 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Ocasio-Cortez expresses security concerns after Greene reportedly asks why she supports ‘terrorists’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) office is calling on top lawmakers to ensure that Congress remains “a safe, civil place” for members and staff after Rep. Marjorie Taylor…
Judge to revoke bail for Proud Boy leaders involved in Capitol riot
A federal judge has revoked bail for two leaders of the Proud Boys, a paramilitary right-wing extremist group, contending that newly revealed evidence of their…
U.S. shuts once-secret Guantanamo prison unit, moves prisoners
Prisoners were moved from Camp 7, which held those previously detained in a network of clandestine CIA facilities where they were subjected to brutal interrogation…
GOP senator tweets statue of himself holding gun to Biden: ‘Come and take it’
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) tweeted a photo of a statue of himself holding a gun on Thursday, addressing President Biden directly and daring him to…
Trump Jr. shares edited video showing father knocking Biden down with golf ball
Donald Trump Jr. on Friday shared an edited video showing his father knocking down President Biden with a golf ball.The 9-second clip begins with forme……
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