FBI Investigating Whether Gunman in Tennessee Had Ties with ISIS
The FBI is trying to determine whether Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez, the 24-year-old who killed four Marines and a Navy petty office in Tennessee on Thursday, was involved with ISIS.
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Homeland Security Committee Chairman: Chattanooga Attack Prove Attacks ‘Can Happen Anywhere’
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The shooting that left five military members dead in Chattanooga last week should serve as a chilling reminder to Americans, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, said Sunday, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. “If it can happen in Chattanooga, it can happen anywhere,…
Boston Police Captain Faced Dilemma When Dealing with Son’s Growing Extremism
Boston Police Captain Robert Ciccolo faced a dilemma when he became concerned that his son may pose a danger because of his growing extremism.
Congress Mulls Plan to Create Separate Unit to Investigate Terrorism
Fearing that Homeland Security is not equipped to combat violent extremism, key lawmakers in Washington passed legislation Wednesday that would create a single office dedicated to focusing solely on terrorism.
ISIS-Supporting Son of Boston Police Captain Accused of Plotting to Attack Campus
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The ISIS-supporting son of a Boston Police captain is accused of threatening to use pressure-cooker bombs and guns to attack an unidentified university, Boston.com reports. Alexander Ciccolo, 23, was arrested on weapons charges on July 4. He is the son of the Boston Police Capt. Robert Ciccolo, police said. Adams is…
FBI Director Comey: ISIS-Inspired Attacks Targeting Fourth of July Were Foiled
Federal agents likely disrupted a terror attack on the Fourth of July weekend by making dozens of arrests in the last four weeks, FBI Director James Comey said Thursday.
Bill Would Help Justice Department Combat ‘Violent Extremism’
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Justice Department is moving forward on its promise to combat “violent extremism.” Reason.com reports that Rep. Michael McCaul has introduced a bill, Countering Violent Extremism Act, that would create a federal Office of Coordination for Countering Violent Extremism. The office would be house at Homeland Security. The bill covers a…
FBI Establishes Command Centers in Event of Terrorist Attack This Weekend
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com To monitor potential terrorist threats on the Fourth of July weekend, the FBI is establishing command centers so federal authorities can respond quickly in the event of an attack, Fox News reports. While the FBI has no credible threats, it is concerned about ISIS and other homegrown terrorists during the holiday…