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NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills to provide security funding for non-profit organizations at risk of terror attacks and expand the definition of domestic terrorism following the December 2019 attacks in Jersey City.

It is dangerous to be related to a terrorist, let alone a senior terror operative.

Terrorist attacks have declined globally for the fourth consecutive year, while in the U.S. they have reached their highest level since 1982.

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government's terror watch list violates the constitutional rights of those on it. 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott formed a Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the wake of the El Paso shooting to combat these hateful acts and extremism in the state.

Last week President Donald Trump called on European countries to take 800 ISIS members that are in U.S. custody in Syria or “we will be forced to release them.”

A survey by the Pew Research Center found that 51% of Americans say Apple should assist the FBI in its efforts to unlock the iPhone belonging to Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the shooters.
 

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson activated the National Terrorism Advisory System for the first time today.
 

Federal authorities have warned local law enforcement officials across the country about a heightened concern involving possible terror attacks during the July 4th holiday.

There continues to be hundreds of bomb threats and incidents, especially at schools, public buildings and summer events. Most are false alarms but law enforcement must still respond in some way. And police and security officials also are implementing higher level precautions.