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Judges overseeing Trump cases in New York and DC are latest targets as bogus 'swatting' calls surge
Bomb threats and false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials, state capitols and courthouses have surged in recent weeks, including some connected to court cases against former president Donald Trump.
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Maine state official who removed Trump from ballot was targeted in swatting call at her home
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'Kill yourself now so we can save ammo': How Trump's violent movement could conquer the US
How would you react if one day you were sitting at home and the phone rang and when you picked it up you heard a man shout:“Kill yourself now so we can save ammo!”Moments later, an email arrives that says:“I hope the Federal government hangs you and your daughter from the Capitol dome, you treasonou...
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In 2016, Trump Claimed Obama Founded ISIS. 2 Days Later: 'I Was Being Sarcastic'
In a campaign speech in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Donald Trump called President Obama the 'founder of Isis' and Hillary Clinton the group's 'co-founder.'
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There’s a Bigger Driver of Veteran Radicalization Than Donald Trump
A RAND Corporation study finds that negative experiences in the military are a main cause of veterans turning to extremism.
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Trump hopes US ‘obliterates Iran’ if he’s assassinated by the American adversary
Former President Donald Trump called for Iran to be annihilated if the US adversary were to ever assassinate him.
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Threats Against Trudeau: Ontario Man Charged
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged a 33-year-old Ontario man with making violent threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This charge follows the arrest of two Alberta men for similar threats last month. Increased security measures have been in place since an assassination attempt on U.S. candidate Donald Trump.
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Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran charged in foiled plot to kill US leaders
Asif Merchant, 46, tried to recruit people for scheme to assassinate figures including Donald Trump, says FBI
The Guardian by The Guardian
Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
US officials have warned for years about Iran's desire to avenge the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani, who led the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force. That strike was ordered by Trump.
The Indian Express by The Indian Express
‘Iranian agent’ tried to hire hitmen for possible assassination of Trump, other US politicians: feds
Asif Merchant, 46, is accused of planning political assassinations in New York City in August or early September by hiring hitmen he was preparing to pay $5,000, according to US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace.
New York Post by New York Post
Pakistani Man Charged in US Assassination Plot Tied to Iran
A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been charged in Brooklyn for allegedly plotting political assassinations in the US with ties to Iran. The plot was foiled before execution. The case coincides with heightened security for former President Trump after a separate unrelated threat. US officials are vigilant against Iran's vendetta for Qassem Soleimani's killing.
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Sheriff’s office is searching for Arizona man relating to threats against former President Donald Trump
Authorities are seeking an Arizona man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, a Cochise County spokesperson told CNN.
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Gunman spent months seeking target before Trump
The gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump mounted a "sustained, detailed effort" to attack a major gathering of some sort before deciding to target the Republican presidential candidate at a Pennsylvania rally in July, FBI officials said.
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Alleged Trump gunman wrote of 'assassination attempt'
The man accused of hiding out with a gun near Donald Trump's Florida golf course in an apparent bid to kill the former president wrote a letter months earlier describing an "assassination attempt" and offering a bounty on Mr Trump's life, US prosecutors have said.
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US offers $20M for Iranian in plot targeting Trump’s ex-national security advisor John Bolton
The U.S. State Department is offering up to $20 million for information leading to the arrest of a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot.
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60-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Making Bomb Threats Against Trump After She Watched ‘Too Much MSNBC’
Donald Trump previously was saved from an assassination attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in June.
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Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas could be terror attack
The driver, who was inside the truck when it caught fire, died in the incident and seven other people were injured.
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Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism, sources say
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
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Terror probe under way as one person dies after Tesla cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel
The person who died was inside the vehicle, which was outside the US president-elect's hotel in Las Vegas.
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Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel in Vegas investigated as a possible terrorist act, law enforcement official says
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Cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger was 'Rambo-type' patriot who loved Trump: uncle
The uncle of Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger said his nephew was a "Rambo-type" patriot who loved his nation and President-elect Donald Trump.
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Terrorist attack brings urgency to Trump Cabinet hearings
Senate GOP leadership is stressing the importance of expedited confirmation of Trump’s team after the deadly New Orleans attack.
Washington Examiner by Washington Examiner
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion were rented on Turo. Here's what to know.
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
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Matthew Livelsberger Warned People About World War III: Alleged Manifesto
Livelsberger is suspected of causing the explosion outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day.
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Soldier who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel 'used generative AI to plan attack'
Police in Las Vegas say they have reviewed Matthew Livelsberger's AI searches prior to the explosion outside Trump's hotel on New Year's Day.
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Trump moves to designate Yemen's Houthis as 'foreign terrorist organization' amid tensions
When former president Joe Biden took over from Trump in 2021, he removed the designation that Trump had signed near the end of his first term
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Trump is killing terrorists again and cleaning up Biden's disastrous mistakes
Donald J. Trump is back to killing terrorists and threatening anyone that harms Americans — and it is glorious.
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CIA flying spy drones 'well into Mexico' as part of Trump crackdown on deadly drug cartels
The CIA has sent drones on secret missions over Mexico to spy on drug cartels -- and may use them for armed strikes, according to former and current officials.
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Trump administration has been talking with Hamas, marking U-turn from prior U.S. policy
The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with the militant Palestinian group Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned of "hell to pay" should the Palestinian militant group not comply.
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US shoots down drones fired at aircraft carrier by Houthi terror group after Trump launches rolling airstrikes
US warships have shot down drones fired at an aircraft carrier by Houthi rebels after President Donald Trump launched rolling airstrikes.The attempted
The Irish Sun by The Irish Sun
Wisconsin teen charged in parents' deaths is accused of plotting to kill Trump
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to “obtain the financial means” to assassinate Presi
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Donald Trump Reacts To Indian Strikes On Terror Camps In PoK: 'Hope It Ends Very Quickly'
New Delhi described the late-night strikes, dubbed Operation Sindoor, as “measured and non-escalatory," stressing that no Pakistani military facilities were targeted.
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'Intern in charge': Meet the 22-year-old Trump picked to lead terror prevention
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. When Thomas Fugate graduated from college last year with a degree in politics, he celebrated in a social media post about the exciting opportunities...
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Shashi Tharoor-led group meets US V-P Vance, focus on cooperation in counter-terror
Vance was in India when the Pahalgam terror attack took place on April 22; he and his family had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi the previous day. He had later called up Modi to express condolences, after US President Donald Trump had called up the PM.
The Indian Express by The Indian Express
The Fringe Religious Movement that Schooled Vance Boelter
Early Saturday morning in New Hope, Minnesota, a local law enforcement officer passed a parked black SUV with police lights. She did not know the nondescript white man seated behind the wheel was in the midst of an alleged assassination spree, stalking public…
The New Republic by Melissa Gira Grant
Did Iran Try to Kill Trump? What to Know
Iranian officials have denied trying, but multiple alleged conspirators linked to Tehran have been charged over attempted plots against the U.S. President.
Time by Miranda Jeyaretnam
DHS Warns Pro-Iranian Hackers Likely to Target U.S. Networks After Iranian Nuclear Strikes
The United States government has warned of cyber attacks mounted by pro-Iranian groups after it launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as part of the Iran–Israel war that commenced on June 13, 2025. Stating that the ongoing conflict has created a "heigh…
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Counterterrorism experts warn Iran could retaliate in the US
With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, law enforcement and federal officials are on guard for retaliation from Iran.
ABC News by Bill Hutchinson
India refuses to sign joint statement at defence summit over Kashmir
India has said that its concerns about terrorism were not adequately reflected in the document.
BBC News
WATCH: Police on high alert after FBI, Homeland Security warn of lone wolf attacks July 4th
Police are increasing security in the air, on the streets and waterways.
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US to remove Syria's HTS from list of foreign terror groups
The Islamist group led a rebel offensive that toppled Syria's Assad regime in December.
BBC News
How a tied shoelace will mark a turning point in US history
Deep in one of America’s darkest hours, President George W. Bush warned that while the war on terror was started by others on 9/11, it would end “at an hour ...
CNN by Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN
A year after Butler: Remembering a fallen hero, reckoning with security breakdown
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, marked a pivotal and deeply troubling moment for the nation.
ABC News by Donald J. Mihalek
Airplane Passenger Tackled After Yelling Out 'Death to America' on Flight, Video
A passenger on an airplane leaving London was forced to the ground after he stood in the middle of the cabin and started shouting threats ... and, it all went down on video. EasyJet Flight 609 took off from Luton Airport near England's capital at…
TMZ by TMZ Staff
India says it killed militants behind the deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir
Three months after militants killed 26 tourists at a scenic meadow in the Himalayas, India said on Tuesday that its security forces had found and killed three gunmen behind the massacre.
NPR by Omkar Khandekar
Hamas Wants Gaza to Starve
Starvation only helps Hamas end the war in a way that advances its aims.
The Atlantic by Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
WATCH: 'We saw a human skeleton,' brother of hostage Evyatar David says
ABC News' Ian Pannell spoke to the brother of Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage seen in footage released by Hamas over the weekend.
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Sydney Sweeney Appears In Freeway Banner Saying Proud Boys ‘Love’ Her
Members of the Proud Boys are seemingly letting the world know they are all in on Sydney Sweeney ... and it's not because of her jeans -- it's about her genes. The far-right extremist group appears to have vandalized a billboard along an L.A. area…
TMZ by TMZ Staff
US puts Balochistan armed group in Pakistan on ‘foreign terrorist’ list
The designation comes as US President Donald Trump seeks closer ties with Pakistani government.
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DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.
How DOGE left Mohammad Halimi’s life in tatters.
Gizmodo.com by Avi Asher-Schapiro and Christopher Bing, ProPublica
Right-Wing Activists Are Targeting People for Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Death
Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder online. Some of those targeted are now getting death threats.
Wired by David Gilbert
U.S. marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed will join dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
NPR by The Associated Press
Bomb Threat Called into Democratic National Committee Headquarters
The Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. has been swarmed by police after a bomb threat was reportedly called in. Burgess Everett -- a longtime reporter with Politico -- broke the news Thursday morning that Senate staff…
TMZ by TMZ Staff
The Artwork That Spawned 9/11 Conspiracy Theories and Mystery
Twenty-five years ago, art collective Gelitin illicitly built a balcony, installed it on the 91st floor of the World Trade Center, and stood above New York City. A year later, the planes struck and conspiracy followed
Rolling Stone by Kate Storey
What Is A Groyper? Nick Fuentes Says His Followers ‘Framed’ In Charlie Kirk Shooting.
Social media users speculated whether a suspect arrested in Kirk’s fatal shooting was linked to the white nationalist’s following.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder has ‘leftist ideology’, Utah governor says
Governor Spencer Cox says the 22-year-old suspect spent time in 'dark places' online.
Al Jazeera English by John Power
DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.
404media.co by Emanuel Maiberg
Alleged Shooter’s Discord Chats Cut Against Rush To Blame Online Games And Memes
Reported chats from a Discord server offer little evidence of internet radicalization amid call for Congressional hearings The post Alleged Shooter’s Discord Chats Cut Against Rush To Blame Online Games And Memes appeared first on Kotaku.
Kotaku by Ethan Gach
DOJ Quietly Deletes Study After Charlie Kirk's Death That Says Right-Wing Extremists Engage in 'Far More' Political Violence
"Far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists," an archived version of the...
PEOPLE by Angel Saunders
Trump says he'll seek to designate antifa as 'major terrorist organization'
The U.S. does not maintain a public list of domestic terrorist groups.
ABC News by Isabella Murray
Hungary urges EU to designate antifa as a ‘terrorist’ group
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto urges EU alignment with the US calling the anti-fascist group a 'grave threat'.
Al Jazeera English by Usaid Siddiqui
Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly
Right-wing violence accounts for 75%+ of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths since 2001.
Salon by Art Jipson, Paul J. Becker
Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization
Section 1. Antifa as a Terrorist Threat. Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that explicitly calls for the overthrow of the United States
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Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Ore., to handle 'domestic terrorists'
President Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary" to handle "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.
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Terror attacks traced to that one country: Jaishankar targets Pakistan at UN General Assembly
Jaishankar, without naming Pakistan, described it as 'a neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism for decades' and told the world body that 'India exercised its right to defend its people against terrorism and brought its organisers and perpetrators …
The Indian Express by Shubhajit Roy
Everything is terrorism in Trump’s America
The Trump administration declared war on the "terrorist organization" of "antifa" and the supposed "networks" associated with it last week. Antifa is not so much a vast national conspiracy as it is simply an abbreviation for anti-fascism - but don't point out…
The Verge by Elizabeth Lopatto, Sarah Jeong
Feds Worried ‘Violent Extremist US Teens’ On Fortnite, Roblox, And More
A reported briefing document shows investigators taking a closer look at gaming platforms The post Feds Worried ‘Violent Extremist US Teens’ On Fortnite, Roblox, And More appeared first on Kotaku.
Kotaku by Ethan Gach
WATCH: UK authorities search for motive in synagogue attack
Police on Friday identified the two men who were killed in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester, as Britain’s chief rabbi said an “unrelenting wave” of antisemitism lay behind the crime.
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A Terrible Attack in Manchester
On the holiest day of the year for Jews, two people were killed outside a synagogue in the United Kingdom.
The Atlantic by Will Gottsegen
'Full of traps': Hezbollah slams Trump's peace plan despite support for upcoming negotiations
Despite this, Hezbollah expressed its support and praised Hamas’s decision to participate in the ceasefire negotiations that will be taking place on Monday. ...
The Jerusalem Post by Miriam Sela-Eitam
Violence erupts in eastern Pakistan as Islamists try to march on capital for pro-Palestinian rally
In a statement, the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party, or TLP, claimed that two of its supporters had been killed and 50 others injured since Thursday.
The Indian Express by AP
WATCH: JD Vance confirms to ABC that Hamas has 20 living hostages
Vice President JD Vance confirmed to "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos on Sunday morning that Hamas has said they are holding 20 living hostages.
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Vance confirms that Hamas has 20 living hostages, expected release in next 24 hours
He spoke with ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week."
ABC News by Isabella Murray
HAMAS EXECUTES 'COLLABORATORS'...
HAMAS EXECUTES 'COLLABORATORS'... (Third column, 4th story, link) Related stories:HOSTAGES FREE! DEAD LEFT BEHIND...
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Why Is Trump Making Excuses for Hamas?
The president seems undisturbed by the terrorist group’s murderous campaign against dissidents. In fact, he seems to admire it.
The Atlantic by Jonathan Chait
What is nihilistic violent extremism, blamed for most mass shootings in US?
Prosecutors label crimes as 'nihilistic violent extremism', while experts caution against oversimplifying motivations.
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Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system
A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transit...
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Trump diverts anti-terror funds from Democratic strongholds to Republican states
By Courtney Rozen and Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration plans to shift terrorism prevention funding from Democratic-led states...
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FBI Director Kash Patel announces terrorism charges for Texas ICE shooting
The charges follow an order from President Donald Trump labelling antifa as a 'domestic terrorist organisation'.
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WATCH: Parents of Israeli hostage killed by Hamas waiting for his body to be returned
Omer Neutra from New York state is one of two deceased American Israeli hostages whose bodies have still not been returned by Hamas.
ABC News by ABC News
Why is Trump targeting antifa under terrorism laws?
The US is bringing terrorism charges against protesters who allegedly provided material support to antifa.
Al Jazeera English
A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
NPR by Odette Yousef
As Trump talks of designating antifa a foreign terrorist group, experts see danger
The designation would have, as one domestic terrorism expert told NPR, a "cascading effect across civil society, including social media organizations, civic organizations and everything in between."
NPR by Ryan Lucas
‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust
A wider conflict looms as neighbours fail to agree on dismantling the TTP armed group, warn analysts.
Al Jazeera English by Abid Hussain
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire -- for now. Here's what to know
Relations between the two neighbors hit a low point this month, with fighting killing people on both sides of the border. At issue is a rise in militancy in Pakistan since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.
NPR by Betsy Joles
Nigeria ‘welcomes US assistance’ to fight ‘terrorism’ after Trump’s threats
Nigeria's presidential spokesperson welcomes US assistance 'as long as it recognises our territorial integrity'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
“Guns-a-blazing”: Trump readies invasion of Nigeria over claims of attacks on Christians
The president directed the Department of War to prepare for "possible action" amid claims of Christian killings
Salon by Garrett Owen
Trump Has a Secret List of 24 “Designated Terrorist Organizations.” We Got Some of the Names.
The U.S. claims it is engaged in “armed conflict” with Tren de Aragua, Ejército de Liberación Nacional, and Cártel de los Soles, among others. The post Trump Has a Secret List of 24 “Designated Terrorist Organizations.” We Got Some of the Names. appeared firs…
The Intercept by Nick Turse
Ricin poison terror plot busted, Telangana ‘doctor’, 2 from UP arrested: Gujarat ATS
According to ATS, doctor named his “handler” as Abu Khadija, a resident of Afghanistan and is associated with ISKP; he had also been in contact with several individuals from Pakistan
The Indian Express by Express News Service
Syrian President Sharaa makes the 1st White House visit by a Syrian head of state
Formerly aligned with al-Qaida with a U.S. bounty on his head, Ahmed al-Sharaa became Syria's president after leading the rebels who toppled the country's authoritarian Assad regime.
NPR by The Associated Press
Trump admin urging Israel to allow terrorists free passage past IDF-controlled Gaza - US official
According to a report by the Saudi outlet al-Hadath, Kushner told the prime minister that the US would like Hamas terrorists to leave for areas under Hamas...
The Jerusalem Post by AMICHAI STEIN
Syria signs up to US-led coalition against ISIL
Syrian President al-Sharaa, recently dropped from global 'terror' list, pledges cooperation in combating armed group.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast
PM Modi said in May that any future 'terror' attack would be viewed as an 'act of war'. That limits who India can blame.
Al Jazeera English by Yashraj Sharma
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?
Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations.
Al Jazeera English by Abid Hussain
Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday designated four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations, following through on his vow to...
Yahoo Entertainment by NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Trump administration targets European antifa groups as ‘global terrorists’
US State Department labelled four groups, from Germany, Greece and Italy, as 'specially designated global terrorists'.
Al Jazeera English by Abby Rogers
India has called the Delhi blast an ‘act of terror’: How will it respond?
India says 'antinational forces' behind the deadly Delhi blast. Analysts say a harsher crackdown awaits Kashmir.
Al Jazeera English by Yashraj Sharma
Marco Rubio Wants to Imprison You on Terror Charges for Supporting Nazi Punchers
The Trump administration moved to designate antifa groups abroad as foreign terrorists — setting up the prosecution of their U.S. allies. The post Marco Rubio Wants to Imprison You on Terror Charges for Supporting Nazi Punchers appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept by Matt Sledge
The Right Spread a Wild Story About a Foiled Plot to Bomb a Synagogue. Was It Fake News?
Project Veritas published a flimsy scoop about how they helped the FBI foil a plot to bomb a synagogue by gang-connected sex traffickers from Brazil.
Rolling Stone by Ryan Bort
Rubio Says Maduro is Terrorist-in-Chief of Venezuela’s “Cártel de los Soles.” Is It Even a Real Group?
The Trump administration’s push for war on Venezuela includes alleging Maduro controls a government-run “narcoterrorist” conspiracy. The post Rubio Says Maduro is Terrorist-in-Chief of Venezuela’s “Cártel de los Soles.” Is It Even a Real Group? appeared first…
The Intercept by Noah Hurowitz
US set to label Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization. It's not a cartel per se
President Donald Trump's administration is set to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday by designating the Cartel de los Soles as...
Yahoo Entertainment by REGINA GARCIA CANO
The Latest: US to label Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization
President Donald Trump’s administration is set to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday by designating the Cartel de los Soles as...
Yahoo Entertainment by The Associated Press
US adds Venezuelan ‘cartel’ to terror list as military threat rises
Move offers potential cover as Trump eyes expanded operations against Venezuela's Maduro.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
Trump moves to designate some Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
The executive order calls for a report into whether to label the group a terrorist organisation.
BBC News
German court opens trial against left-wing ‘hammer gang’
The woman and six men are accused of being behind a string of attacks between 2018 and 2023 that injured several people.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group says
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by people who served in Afghanistan.
NPR by NPR Washington Desk
National Guardsmen shot in Washington DC: What happened, who’s the suspect?
Trump calls it a 'terror' attack, as US officials identified an Afghan national as the suspect, announcing visa curbs.
Al Jazeera English by Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Washington, DC, shooting: Does US view 77,000 Afghans as potential threats?
Two National Guard members are shot near the White House. The suspect, identified as an Afghan national, is in custody.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, attack identified
Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were wounded in a shooting that the FBI is investigating as 'terrorism'.
Al Jazeera English by Joseph Stepansky
US National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot by Afghan immigrant, has died: Donald Trump
Washington DC shooting: A US National Guard soldier has died after a shooting near the White House, while another remains critical. The suspected Afghan shooter is in custody and under a terrorism investigation.
The Indian Express by Express Web Desk
Terror As Politics
This is an abridged version of an essay that ran in the weekly subscribers-only American Thinker newsletter. Subscribers not only get unique, original content from the AT editors, but they also have an ad-free experience and the ability to leave comm...
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Noem says National Guard shooting suspect could have been radicalized in U.S.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that the suspect in Wednesday's National Guard shooting may have been radicalized in the U.S.
ABC News by Nicholas Kerr
Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt
The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.
BBC News
US authorities arrest suspect in 2021 Capitol Hill pipe bombs
Arrest of Virginia man potentially ends five-year mystery that highlighted rise of political violence in the US.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Who is the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect? And, lawmakers see video of deadly boat strike
After a years-long investigation, the FBI has arrested a man accused of planting the Jan. 6 pipe bombs. And, lawmakers yesterday saw video of a deadly strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.
NPR by Brittney Melton
Pipe bomb suspect was 'disappointed' in 2020 election results, US attorney says
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case, told investigators he was "disappointed" in the 2020 election results, the U.S. attorney told ABC News.
ABC News by Pierre Thomas, Jack Date, Luke Barr
Who is Brian Cole, arrested for planting pipe bombs in Washington in 2021?
Cole, a resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, was identified following a long investigation.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
Canada removes Syria from list of states that support ‘terrorism’
Ottawa cites similar move by US as well as Syrian government's efforts to advance stability in the country.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
Why Qatar lives rent-free in the far right’s head
Conservative influencers are playing a central role in a new campaign of weaponising Islamophobia.
Al Jazeera English by Marc Owen Jones
Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban
Pakistan’s newly appointed armed forces chief called on Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Monday to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or...
Yahoo Entertainment by MUNIR AHMED
Afghanistan’s tragedy: From Reagan’s “nation of heroes” to Trump’s “hellhole on Earth”
In the '80s, Afghans were "freedom fighters." Today, they're despised terrorists. Both stories were made in America
Salon by Leila Nadir
Trump vows to retaliate after US citizens killed in Syria
Donald Trump has vowed retaliation against ISIL after an ambush near Palmyra in central Syria killed three US citizens.
Al Jazeera English
Family of Bondi hero in Syria says his home country is proud of him
<body><p>STORY: :: The Syrian family of Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed a gunman, say his home country is proud of him</p><p>:: Nayrab, Syria</...
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WATCH: 'It was a miracle': Bondi Beach survivor speaks out
Arsen Ostrovsky says he was enjoying the Hannukah celebrations with his family Sunday when two gunmen opened fire, killing 15 people and wounding dozens of others.
ABC News by ABC News
Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria
US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
Trump says he's ordered strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Donald Trump on Christmas Day said that he had ordered "numerous" strikes on alleged terror targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day.
NBC News by Doha Madani, Reuters
U.S. launches 'powerful and deadly' airstrike in northwest Nigeria
The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the…
CBC News
US forces have kept up the hunt for ISIS fighters after massive strikes, taking dozens more off the board
The US has ramped up its operations against ISIS after a deadly ambush killed two American soldiers and a civilian earlier this month.
Business Insider by Jake Epstein
US judge orders DC pipe bomber to remain in custody ahead of trial
Prosecutors say Brian Cole confessed to planting bomb while parroting Trump's false claims 2020 election was stolen.
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US authorities arrest 18-year-old accused of plotting ISIL-inspired attack
Officials announced the suspect has been charged with attempting to provide 'material support' for 'terrorism'.
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US launches ‘large-scale’ attacks against ISIL in Syria after deadly ambush
US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
Al Jazeera English by Zaheena Rasheed
US and allies launches large-scale strikes on Islamic State in Syria after attack that killed 3 Americans
Military says it targeted the jihadist group throughout Syria in response to attack on US and Syrian troops in Palmyra.
The Indian Express by Express Web Desk
US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush
CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Administration Lied To Itself To Keep Pushing Its Fake ‘Tren De Aragua’ Terrorism Narrative
We always knew the narrative was false. The administration’s insistence that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) was somehow an international menace always rang hollow — just another way to disappear brown people into an El Salvadoran torture prison. For mon…
Techdirt by Tim Cushing
Iran slams ‘selective outrage’ after EU labels IRGC a ‘terrorist’ group
Iranian authorities reject European Union's measures, denouncing the IRGC blacklisting as 'illogical and irresponsible'.
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Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move
Move comes after a European Union decision to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a 'terrorist organisation'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
“Terrorist”: How ICE Weaponized 9/11’s Scarlet Letter
Spencer Ackerman on how the politics of counterterrorism led to ICE and CBP completing their transformation into a death squad — and why the agencies are unreformable. The post “Terrorist”: How ICE Weaponized 9/11’s Scarlet Letter appeared first on The Interc…
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US imposes new Hezbollah sanctions targeting gold exchange firm
Trump administration vows to cut off Lebanese group 'from the global financial system' amid daily Israeli violations.
Al Jazeera English by Ali Harb
Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes on Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE
After a cop got shot, Prairieland ICE protesters face terrorism charges. Will Alex Pretti’s killing sway the jury? The post Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes on Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept by Matt Sledge
Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List
After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7. The post Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept by Nick Turse
US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as attacks by armed groups surge
US soldiers will not have a combat role and are to operate under full command authority of Nigeria's military.
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Is ISIL on the verge of becoming a regional threat once again?
The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq.
Al Jazeera English
Gunman kills two in Texas bar shooting, FBI probing ‘terrorism’ link
Suspect fired from SUV, then got out of the vehicle and opened fire with a rifle before being killed by officers.
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WATCH: IED thrown during dueling protests outside NYC mayor's home: Police
NYPD said one of the suspicious devices thrown during an anti-Muslim protest outside the NYC mayor's residence was an "improvised explosive device that could have caused serious injury or death."
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US blacklists Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist’ group
Trump administration accuses the group of receiving support from Iran and carrying out violence against civilians.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
WATCH: Investigation into potential terror attack outside NYC mayor's home
Two improvised explosive devices brought to a counterprotest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism," officials said.
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Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Prosectors Write Terror Indictment Against ICE Protesters
The far-right Center for Security Policy, led by anti-Muslim activist Frank Gaffney, is best known for pedaling conspiracy theories. The post Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Prosectors Write Terror Indictment Against ICE Protesters appeared first on The Interc…
The Intercept by Matt Sledge
WATCH: ISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion protest
The two PA teens charged with attempting what authorities described as an ISIS-inspired attack in New York considered other targets before driving into Manhattan with homemade bombs, sources said.
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Wearing All Black at Protests Makes You Guilty of Terrorism, Prosecutors Tell Jury
The Prairieland case is a major test of the Trump administration’s push to label “antifa” protesters as terrorists. The post Wearing All Black at Protests Makes You Guilty of Terrorism, Prosecutors Tell Jury appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept by Matt Sledge
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war and urges Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel" and its powerful American lobby.
BBC News
WATCH: President Trump says 'it's a good thing' top counterterror official resigned
Trump said that he always thought former top counterterrorism official Joe Kent was "very weak on security" after Kent resigned Tuesday morning.
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Top Trump counterterror adviser resigns over Iran war: 'No imminent threat'
Joe Kent announced his resignation on Tuesday.
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WATCH: Israel says Iran's security chief Ali Larijani killed in overnight attack
The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, was killed in an overnight attack on Iran, along with the paramilitary leader, the Israeli minister of defense said.
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US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Kent, who advised Trump and national intelligence director on 'terror' threats, says Iran 'posed no imminent threat'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Gabbard testifies on Capitol Hill amid questions about Iran war, Kent's resignation
The hearing comes a day after top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned.
Abcnews.com by Beatrice Peterson
As overseas terrorists regroup, is the Iran war increasing danger in the U.S.?
Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
NPR by Odette Yousef
What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump’s America?
After a protest went awry outside Prairieland Detention Center in North Texas, a group of activists was accused of having ties to antifa and supporting terrorism. Meagan Knuth, a legal expert, breaks down the case and its implications.
New York Magazine by Sarah Jones
WATCH: One of the two pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash identified by family
Antoine Forest has been identified by his family as one of the two pilots killed when a regional Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority airport vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
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WATCH: Michigan synagogue attacker committed 'Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism': FBI
The man armed with fireworks who rammed his truck into a Michigan synagogue was carrying out " a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community," the FBI said Monday.
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Iran’s top university bombed as US, Israel intensify attacks; 34 killed
Tehran says it will respond 'in kind' to attacks on its infrastructure, accuses Trump of inciting 'war crimes'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
This Is What Trump Thinks Makes You a Domestic Terrorist
Donald Trump is asking for more money to hunt so-called “domestic terrorists” on the left—and it seems like they’re talking about you. Buried in the FBI’s 2027 budget request to Congress was a request for funding efforts to implement the National Security Pre…
The New Republic by Edith Olmsted
WATCH: Gunman shot dead outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, two other gunmen injured
One gunman was shot dead outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul and two other gunmen were injured on Tuesday, Turkish police told ABC News.
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The counterterrorism czar without a counterterrorism plan
The counterterrorism czar is making it up as he goes along.
Salon by Hannah Allam
Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
BBC News
We Cannot Harden the World Against Every Attacker
Tragedy was averted at a Washington hotel, but such moments will happen again.
The Atlantic by Tom Nichols
The Most Frightening Shooters Are the Smart Ones
A manifesto-like email allegedly sent by the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooter suggests a murderous obsession with Trump’s politics.
The Atlantic by Graeme Wood
Timeline: Trump assassination attempts and security incidents
Timeline reveals assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents during his presidency and campaign rallies.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say
President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is 'sick guy'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Suspect Reportedly Left Written Plans To Target Trump Administration Officials; WHCA To Meet
The armed suspect who charged a security checkpoint at the White House House Correspondents’ Association Dinner planned to target Trump administration officials, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday, as a shaken press corps and hundreds of othe…
Deadline by Ted Johnson
Hasan Piker, the WHCA shooter, ‘social murder’ and the real McCoy
There is much to dislike about the attempted mass murder at this year’s annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. Aside from the whole...
The Hill by Chris Stirewalt
DC shooting prompts alarm about threat posed by attackers crossing state lines
Federal officials issued a warning to anyone contemplating traveling to the nation's capital to cause mayhem.
Abcnews.com by Bill Hutchinson
The Era of Normie Extremism Is Here
What the alleged Washington hotel attacker has in common with Luigi Mangione
The Atlantic by Ali Breland
Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve
June 2025 attack targeted supporters of Israeli captives in Gaza; Advocates say family of assailant unjustly targeted.
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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission
Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
NPR by The Associated Press
Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
BBC News
Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed
US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
US and Nigerian forces kill top ISIS leader hiding out in Africa in ‘very complex mission,’ Trump says
President Trump announced Friday night that US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS’ second in command in a “very complex mission.”
New York Post by Victor Nava
Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
CBS News by Joe Walsh
How will Izz al-Din al-Haddad assassination impact Hamas’s Gaza operations?
Israel's killing of Hamas's top commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad tests the Gaza ceasefire as the group pledges to adapt.
Al Jazeera English by Mohammad Mansour
US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria
Attacks conducted days after US and Nigeria say they killed deputy ISIL leader.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?
Tributes have poured in for the guard, who was among the three people killed in the shooting at the San Diego mosque.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
Morning news brief
A look at primary results from around the country, Trump and Vance share conflicting messages on state of Iran war, shooting at San Diego mosque being investigated as possible "hate crime."
NPR by Leila Fadel
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast
Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise
Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
Trump’s War on ISIS Is Failing, No Matter How Gorka Spins It
Despite rising terror attacks in Somalia, Trump counter-terror czar Sebastian Gorka is taking a victory lap. The post Trump’s War on ISIS Is Failing, No Matter How Gorka Spins It appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept by Nick Turse
Nigeria killed more than 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year, president says
President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help
Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
All 78 World Cup matches have counter-drone technology: White House official
Andrew Giuliani spoke to ABC News after an alleged UFC 250 drone attack plot was disrupted by authorities.
Abcnews.com by Luke Barr
The Foiled White House Drone Plot Points to “Accelerationists,” Extremists Who Want to Push the Country Toward Collapse, an Expert Says
The accused 19-year-old ringleader, Tycen Proper of Knox County, Ohio, was turned in by his own mother, who called local police on June 10 after spotting his firearms purchases and online activity.…
Thoughtcatalog.com by January Nelson, Holden Desalles
Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departs for presidential palace.
Al Jazeera English by Stephen Quillen
Trickle-Down Suppression: Local Cops Echo Trump’s “Terrorist Org” Attacks on Antifa
Local authorities accused the same legal assistance group targeted by Joseph McCarthy a half century ago of being part of a vast antifa conspiracy. The post Trickle-Down Suppression: Local Cops Echo Trump’s “Terrorist Org” Attacks on Antifa appeared first on …
The Intercept by Matt Sledge
Trump says he'll remove Syria as state sponsor of terror for first time since 1979
President Donald Trump, sitting next to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, said Wednesday he'll remove Syria from the State Department's State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
Abcnews.com by Mariam Khan, Fritz Farrow, Nicholas Kerr
US moves to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
President Trump announces a move to delist Syria, citing efforts by Ahmed al-Sharaa to unify the country.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list
US President Trump said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.
Al Jazeera English
Total of 8 suspects now indicted in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
A total of eight men have been indicted for their alleged roles in the plot to attack a UFC event on the grounds of the White House last month, according to prosecutors.
Abcnews.com by Luke Barr, Alexander Mallin
Marco Rubio is taking “far-left terror” crusade global
Often seen as the administration's sole adult, the secretary's actions are an alarming sign for the post-Trump GOP
Salon by Heather Digby Parton
Rubio expands plans for high-level meeting focused on 'far-left terrorism'
Secretary of State Rubio prepares to host gathering focused on what the Trump administration describes as the overlooked threat of "transnational far-left terrorism."
Abcnews.com by Shannon K. Kingston
Rubio urges international counterterrorism crackdown on the far-left
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened an international gathering focused on rallying support for the Trump administration's fight against left-wing political terrorism.
Abcnews.com by Shannon K. Kingston
US hosts global meet on ‘far-left terror’: Who’s attending, why it matters
More than 65 countries expected to address 'renewed threats' from 'far-left political violence and terrorism'.
Al Jazeera English by Marthe van der Wolf
Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Rubio convenes countries on left-wing political violence
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism.
NPR by The Associated Press
Trump Admin’s Campaign Against ‘Radical Left Terrorism’ Is Built On A National Security Memo With No Congressional Approval
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. A little-noticed presidential national security directive is now the legal engine behind a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing proteste…
Techdirt by Melinda Haas
Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP
Islamabad is using a domestic insurgency to justify its broader pursuit of strategic dominance.
Al Jazeera English by Zardasht Shams
The Antifa Terrorism Threat Trump Describes Does Not Exist
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. The State Department on July 16, 2026, hosted what officials billed as a ministerial on the resurgence of left-wing political terrorism. Secretary o…
Techdirt by Jason M. Blazakis
Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president
Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
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Trump says his decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change
Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.
Al Jazeera English
The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s election
The designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.
Al Jazeera English by Raphael Tsavkko Garcia
Officials said no credible threat to Trump ahead of Air Force One switch: Sources
The intelligence originated with Israel, which passed it to the United States in real time as Trump prepared to leave Ankara, Turkey, according to the sources.
Abcnews.com by Jonathan Karl, Luke Barr, Katherine Faulders, Shannon K. Kingston, Jack Date, Cindy Smith
US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
US Secret Service 'aware' of video threat against Barron Trump, spokesperson says
The video reportedly depicts various locations where the president's son might be.
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US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?
The US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.
Al Jazeera English by Usaid Siddiqui
Trump Declares Palestine Action Far-Left Terrorist Group
The Trump administration has declared a British pro-Palestine organization a terrorist group. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that the U.S. is sanctioning Palestine Action, accusing the organization of “having materially assisted, sponsor…
The New Republic by Hafiz Rashid
FBI official warns 9/11 is still inspiring terrorists inside America 25 years later
Twenty five years after al-Qaeda struck inside the U.S. homeland, authorities are warning that the threat from foreign terrorist organizations has hardly gone away.
Abcnews.com by Pierre Thomas
A War of Assassinations
The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a conflict that is massive in scale but personal in nature.
The Atlantic by Michael Scherer
The U.S. Was Never Going to Win the “War on Terror”
In the twenty-five years since 9/11, the U.S. has waged several military campaigns against extremism around the world, resulting in the deaths of almost a million people. What has it accomplished?
The New Yorker by Robin Wright
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
Al Jazeera English by Caolán Magee
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the regio...
Yahoo Entertainment by SAMY MAGDY, SUZAN FRASER and MUNIR AHMED
Afghan man tied to Abbey Gate bombing sentenced to 20 years for supporting ISIS
An Afghan man arrested last year in connection with the Abbey Gate suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was sentenced.
Abcnews.com by Alexander Mallin
U.K. police arrest 5 men near U.S.-operated air base in terrorism probe
LONDON (AP) — U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks. Lon…
Yahoo Entertainment by PAN PYLAS
Five arrested near UK-US base in Iran terror probe
Investigators are examining a possible Iran connection after suspicious vehicles were stopped near RAF Fairford
Salon by CK Smith
Trumps says terror suspects in possible Iran-linked plot to attack UK base were being watched: ‘Looking to do big damage’
WASHINGTON — President Trump suggested that several of the men who were nabbed and stripped down by British cops on terrorism charges had been under surveillance for some time. On Sunday, British authorities apprehended five suspects accused of scheming a van…
New York Post by Ryan King
British police investigate possible Iran link after arrests near U.S.-run base
FAIRFORD, England (AP) — Police were holding five men on Monday and examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, as counterterror detectives investigated whether the arrests foiled an attempted attack linked to Iran. T…
Yahoo Entertainment by ALASTAIR GRANT
‘Terror’ incident near RAF base used for Iran war: What we know
Five men were arrested on suspicion of the 'preparation of a terrorist act' near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US.
Al Jazeera English by Edna Mohamed
British police question 5 suspects after arrests near airbase used by U.S.
British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after their detention near an airbase used by the U.S. to strike Iran.
CBC News
Rubio says 'hands of a foreign actor' involved in U.K. airbase incident
By Toby Shepheard and Will Russell FAIRFORD, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the "hands of a foreign actor" were involved in an incident in which five men were arrested on suspected explosives and terrorism offences near a …
Yahoo Entertainment by By Toby Shepheard and Will Russell
US’s Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’
Washington's top diplomat calls the suspected plot 'a very serious situation' after five were arrested over the weekend.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
U.S. removes all bombers from British base targeted by a suspected terror plot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed back to t…
Yahoo Entertainment by KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
U.K. police make 7th arrest over suspected plot targeting U.S. air base
LONDON (AP) — British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense over a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seventh in connection wi…
Yahoo Entertainment by JILL LAWLESS
World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
Trump condemns 'terrible' attack and says the US is evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia's attacks on the Houthis.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Major attack on Saudi airport kills 12 and leads Trump to weigh joining fight
The deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab state since the start of the Iran war raised new questions Sunday about whether the United States might be about to join another conflict in the region.
NBC News by Freddie Clayton