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Investigators are examining the motives behind the deadly National Guard shooting, focusing on the suspect's financial struggles, mental health issues, and recent death of an Afghan commander he revered, while also exploring potential links to terrorism; the suspect has a complex background involving U.S. military and intelligence connections.
Surge in Threats Against ICE and Federal Agents Prompts Security Concerns
An ICE officer was seriously injured during an arrest in Houston when a suspect attacked him with a coffee cup, amid a surge in threats and violence against immigration agents, including online harassment and violent attacks, with authorities warning of escalating dangers and extremist threats.
Michigan Terror Plot and FBI Actions Spark Controversy
Multiple suspects in Michigan have been arrested and charged with possessing firearms linked to a conspiracy to support ISIS, involving plans for a tactical attack on U.S. soil, which was thwarted through extensive law enforcement efforts.
ICE Recruitment Stalls as Recruits Fail Fitness Tests
ICE has been rushing to hire and train new immigration officers amid a surge in applications, leading to some recruits being placed in training before completing proper vetting, resulting in dismissals and concerns over potential unqualified hires.
Secret Service Discovers Hunting Stand with View of Trump's Air Force One in Florida
The US Secret Service discovered a suspicious hunting stand with a sight line to President Trump's Air Force One in Florida, prompting an FBI investigation, though no individuals were involved or impacted.
US-India Defense Expert Ashley Tellis Arrested Over Classified Documents and Chinese Meetings
A Pentagon contractor and State Department adviser, Ashley Tellis, has been charged with unlawfully retaining over a thousand classified documents and allegedly meeting with Chinese officials, raising concerns about national security and espionage. Tellis, a US citizen born in India and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, made his initial court appearance amid ongoing investigations into potential intelligence breaches.
Tulsi Gabbard Demands U.S. Intel Leak Crackdown
DNI Tulsi Gabbard has issued a memo urging U.S. intelligence agencies to review the feasibility of conducting random polygraph tests, especially focusing on questions about leaks to the press, as part of efforts to curb classified information disclosures and enhance counterintelligence measures.
Tensions Rise Over Illinois National Guard Deployment in Chicago
NPR reports that a memo obtained reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plans for deploying the Illinois National Guard to Chicago, outlining the details of the proposed deployment.
Trump Signs Memo to Combat Domestic Terrorism and Political Violence
The memorandum emphasizes the rise in domestic terrorism and political violence in the U.S., calling for a comprehensive government strategy to investigate, disrupt, and prosecute organized campaigns of violence and intimidation, including coordinated efforts across federal agencies and financial networks, to protect democratic institutions and public safety.
Trump's Focus on Domestic Terrorism and Political Violence
The memorandum emphasizes the rise in domestic terrorism and political violence in the U.S., calling for a comprehensive law enforcement strategy to investigate, disrupt, and prosecute organized campaigns of violence and intimidation, with a focus on organized networks, funding sources, and ideological motivations, particularly those linked to anti-fascist extremism.