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FBI Agent Reassigned After Mislabeling New Orleans Attack As Non-Terrorist
An FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge has been reassigned following a misstep in labeling the New Orleans attack as not a terrorist event. The incident, which occurred on New Year's Day, involved a man... Read More
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Governor Noem Addresses Rising Threat Of Homegrown Terrorism
During her confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump's Homeland Security pick, Kristi Noem, discussed the pressing issue of US-based terrorism with Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan. Noem, currently servingRead More
Homeland Security Pick Kristi Noem Addresses Homegrown Terrorism Threat
During a confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan questioned President-elect Donald Trump's Homeland Security pick, Kristi Noem, about her plans to address the threat of US-based terrorists. Noem, theRead More
Noem Urges Swift Confirmation To Address Homegrown Terrorism Threats
During her confirmation hearing, Noem expressed concerns about the rise of homegrown terrorism, highlighting the recent New Orleans attack that claimed the lives of 14 individuals on New Year's Day. She emphasized the needRead More
FBI Warns Of Scammers Targeting Wildfire And Terror Victims
The FBI issued a public service announcement warning individuals affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County and the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans to be cautious of scammers taking advantage of...Read More
Atlanta Leaders Enhance Security Measures For Upcoming Events
Atlanta leaders are taking proactive measures to enhance security for large upcoming events following the New Year's Eve vehicle attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street. The incident has prompted officials to refine their seRead More
New Orleans Police Department To End Federal Oversight
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New Orleans Police Department's request to begin winding down its federal oversight program. The judge commended the department for its transformation into a more transparent and aRead More
FBI Investigates New Orleans Terrorist Attack For Possible Accomplices
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that the New Orleans terrorist attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was radicalized by ISIS online in a matter of weeks. Jabbar tragically killed 14 civilians by ramming a rented truck throuRead More
New Orleans Police Officers Stop ISIS-Inspired Attacker
Police bodycam footage released on Friday revealed the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting of an Islamic State group-inspired attacker in New Orleans. The attacker, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove hisRead More
NOPD Releases Body Camera Footage Of New Year's Terror Attack
Recently released body camera footage from the New Orleans Police Department sheds light on the tragic events that unfolded during a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. The attack, carried out by Shamsud-Read More
FBI Discovers Explosive Chemical In Texas Storage Unit
The FBI has uncovered a significant discovery in a Texas storage locker connected to the Bourbon Street terrorist, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was identified as the perpetrator of the New Year's attack in New Orleans. The storRead More
President Joe Biden Becomes Great-Grandfather
President Joe Biden proudly announced on Wednesday that he has taken on a new role as a great-grandfather. The joyous occasion came as his granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, welcomed her first child, a baby boy named...Read More
New Orleans Celebrates Resilience And Tradition Amid Tragedy
Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from where 14 people were killed five days earlier by a rampaging driver. The...Read More
FBI Faces Scrutiny Amid New Orleans Terror Attack Fallout
Following a tragic incident in New Orleans where a man killed 14 people and injured numerous others, the FBI has launched an investigation into the attack. The rampage, inspired by the Islamic State group, has raised...Read More
President Biden Mourns New Orleans Terror Attack Victims
President Joe Biden visited New Orleans to pay his respects to the victims of the New Year's Day terror attack that claimed the lives of 14 individuals and injured at least 35. Speaking at an interfaith...Read More
Minneapolis City Council Approves Police Reform Agreement With Federal Government
The Minneapolis City Council has approved an agreement with the federal government aimed at implementing reforms within the city's police department following the murder of George Floyd. The agreement, which is set to be fRead More
Louisiana Launches Investigation Into New Year's Day Massacre
As New Orleans gears up for its Carnival season, Louisiana is initiating a comprehensive investigation into the tragic New Year's Day massacre that claimed the lives of 14 individuals. State Attorney General Liz Murrill haRead More
Gov. Landry Urges Swift Confirmation Of DHS Chief Noem
Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is calling on Senate lawmakers, particularly Democrats, to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's nominee, Kristi Noem, to lead the Department of Homeland Security in response to a recRead More
Virginia Man Arrested With Homemade Explosives In Stolen Vehicle
A 19-year-old Virginia man, Jordan Alexander Sweetman, has been arrested and charged after authorities discovered him with homemade explosives in a stolen vehicle on New Year's Day. Sweetman, a resident of Arlington, facesRead More
President Biden Visits New Orleans After Deadly Attack
President Joe Biden is set to visit New Orleans following the tragic New Year's attack that left 14 people dead and 30 injured. The attack, carried out by an Army veteran who drove a truck into...Read More
New Orleans Truck Attacker Linked To Islamic State Militant Group
The man responsible for the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans that claimed the lives of 14 individuals had a history of travel to various locations before the tragic incident unfolded. The suspect, a...Read More
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