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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI arrested a 23-year-old New Jersey man accused of helping support ISIS. Alaa Saadeh, of West New York, allegedly bought his brother a plane ticket to fly to the Middle East and join ISIS, the Associated Press reports. Saadeh faces numerous charges, including conspiring to provide material support to a…
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Federal authorities have warned of the potential for a terrorist attack targeting the Fourth of July holiday in the U.S. The bulletins prepared by Homeland Security and the FBI urged local law enforcement to be alert because of ongoing threats posed by ISIS and other homegrown terrorists, the USA Today reports….
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com FBI Director James Comey came under fire after he said the mass shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, was not terrorism. Dylann Roof, who is white, has been charged in the killings and has a history of racism. He even posted a manifesto espousing his hatred for…
