Minnesota Man Charged with Threatening FBI After Friend Arrested on Terrorism Charges
A Minnesota man is accused of threatening FBI agents on social media following the arrest of his friend who was charged with conspiring to help ISIS.
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DHS Chief Plans to Launch Refined Terror Advisory System
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The terrorism advisory system is being modified to reflect a “new phase” in the global fight against extremism, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said Monday, the Washington Post reports. The current National Terrorism Advisory System, which was launched in 2011, has two levels – elevated throated and imminent threat. But Johnson, citing new…
FBI Investigates ISIS Video That Warns of Potential Terrorism Attack in NYC
Responding to threats of a terrorist attack by ISIS in New York City, the FBI and New York police said there are no specific threats.
Philadelphia Universities Warned of ‘Unspecified’ Threat of Violence Today
The FBI warned of an “unspecified” threat of violence at universities in Philadelphia.
FBI Says Twitter Needs to Do More to Monitor Site for Terrorism-Related Activity
Could Twitter do more to stop terrorists from recruiting others?
At Least 7 Arrested for Threatening NYPD Police Following Shooting of 2 Officers
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Authorities have arrested at least seven people for allegedly threatening police after a man shot two NYPD officers in the head Saturday in retaliation for the recent deaths of black men at the hands of white cops, CNN reports. Police have been encouraging the public to report all threats so law…
FBI Investigates Threats Against Family of U.S. Soldier Who Was Freed from Taliban Captivity
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The parents of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl have received threats since their son was freed from five years of Taliban captivity in exchange for the release of five detainees at Guantanamo Bay, CNN reports. The FBI is investigating but wouldn’t elaborate on the seriousness of the threats. “We are working jointly with…
FBI Investigated Armed Supporters of Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Supporters of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy are finding some more unwanted attention. FBI agents have launching an investigation into the April 12 confrontation between Bundy, his supporters and law enforcement, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. “I’ve said all along there has to be accountability for what took place on April 12,” Clark…