Another Terror Plot Thwarted as Extremist Threats Persist

Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man accused of plotting a deadly terrorist attack at the Mall of America. Investigators say the suspect was inspired by ISIS and intended to kill dozens of people in an attack motivated partly by antisemitic hatred. Have you taken your place on the wall?   Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, … Continued

Two Terror Groups Are Joining Forces—and U.S. Officials Are Worried

An emerging relationship between two terrorist organizations on opposite sides of the Gulf of Aden is raising concerns among U.S. military and intelligence officials. Somalia’s al-Shabaab and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis appear to be cooperating on weapons, training, and smuggling—a partnership that could threaten an economically vital maritime corridor. This content is supported by your donations. … Continued

U.S. Sanctions Tech Collective Accused of Enabling Antifa and Terror Groups

The Trump administration has designated an international technology collective as a global terrorist entity, accusing it of providing digital infrastructure to violent far-left organizations in the United States and terrorists overseas. The State Department says the group’s technology has been used by organizations ranging from Rose City Antifa and Jane’s Revenge to networks disseminating material … Continued

CAIR-Funded: Dem Candidate El-Sayed’s Terror-Tied Campaign

Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has become a flashpoint for concerns about political candidates accepting financial support from organizations with alleged terror ties. Democrat nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing intense scrutiny after federal campaign finance records revealed he received more than $115,000 from individuals connected to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group that has … Continued

Ilhan Omar Aims at Repealing Alien Enemies Act, Blocking Military Force Against Designated Terrorist Organizations

Democrat Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is seeking to amend the National Defense Authorization Act to potentially block the Trump administration from using military force against congressionally designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, such as foreign drug cartels. This content is supported by your donations. Give today.   A press release from Omar’s office claims her amendment, Amendment #1273, “expresses the sense … Continued

State Dept. Declares Major Brazilian Gangs Foreign Terrorist Organizations

The Trump administration is taking another major step in its effort to combat transnational crime and strengthen security throughout the Western Hemisphere. The State Department has announced plans to designate two of Brazil’s most powerful criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups, a move that could significantly expand the tools available to target these dangerous networks. … Continued

Trump Unveils Sweeping New Counterterrorism Strategy

President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled a sweeping new counterterrorism strategy that signals a dramatic shift in how the federal government plans to confront threats facing the nation. The 16-page “America First” strategy expands the scope of counterterror efforts beyond radical Islamic terrorism to include violent left-wing extremism, cartels, and transnational gangs, while also pledging … Continued

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