Law enforcement and federal authorities in the Washington area are stepping up security efforts in anticipation of the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Tuesday that the department is operating at a"heightened level of vigilance, because we are at a heightened level of threat" in general, but he added that DHS is not aware of any credible threats specifically related to the anniversary or January 6. "The threat of domestic violent extremists is a very great one," he told reporters.
"Unlike before January 6, there is a well-coordinated and cohesive effort," involving DHS, FBI, state and local law enforcement both in the national capital region and outside the area, the official said. The stepped-up security comes as Washington braces for the anniversary of the insurrection. Last week, a DHS intelligence assessment warned that"threat actors" may take advantage of the anniversary"to promote or possibly commit violence.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Law & Order star and Marilyn Monroe's sister-in-law Joan Copeland dies aged 99Joan Copeland, the veteran Broadway and soap actress and one-time sister-in-law of Marilyn Monroe has died in her sleep at the age of 99
Lire la suite »
New Law Makes Many Surprise Medical Bills IllegalA new law that went into effect January 1, protects patients with insurance from unexpected out-of-network charges in most cases.
Lire la suite »
‘Racist’ Penn Law Prof Makes Disturbing Claim U.S. Is ‘Better Off With Fewer Asians’Controversial law professor Amy Wax was skewered online for claiming that Asians moving to the U.S. do not have the “spirit of liberty.”
Lire la suite »
Illinois' law ending immigration detention in 2022 hits snagLocal governments in Illinois cannot enter into new federal agreements allowing jails to house immigrant detainees and must end old ones in 2022 under the law signed in August by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Lire la suite »
EOne, Nordic Entertainment Sign Library Deal for Drama Slate including ‘Into the Badlands’ ‘Family Law’Scandinavian giant NENT picks up more than 700 hours of fiction content from Entertainment One, including multiple seasons of 'Hell on Wheels,' 'Saving Hope' and 'Private Eyes.'
Lire la suite »
Eric Adams Spends His First Weekend as NYC Mayor Promising Law and Order – Without BrutalityMayor Eric Adams spent his first 48 hours in office straddling the same line he did during his campaign: Promising law and order, particularly through the restoration of a controversial anti-crime unit, while also protecting civil liberties.
Lire la suite »