FBI boosts counterterrorism readiness in response to Iran activities
FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Saturday that he had heightened the alert level for the agency’s counterterrorism and intelligence units in light of ongoing U.S. operations against Iran. “I instructed our counterterrorism and intelligence teams to remain vigilant and mobilize necessary security resources,” Patel mentioned on X. He emphasized that the Joint Terrorism Task […]
General from AFRICOM visits Nigeria as US-Nigeria counterterrorism partnership grows
Terrorists are reportedly “on the run” in Nigeria following a recent U.S. military operation aimed at addressing the serious violence against Christians in the country, as noted by a senior official from U.S. Africa Command who visited Nigeria this week. According to the persecution watchdog group Open Doors, Nigeria accounts for three-quarters of all Christians […]
Counterterrorism police examine Abd El-Fattah’s posts following Starmer’s greeting
Political Scrutiny for UK Prime Minister After Activist’s Controversial Posts Resurface The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is under growing political pressure following the counterterrorism police’s decision to investigate social media posts made by Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah. Abd El-Fattah had recently welcomed Starmer back to the UK after his release from an Egyptian […]
Counterterrorism raids reveal Hamas network in Germany and Austria
Coordinated counterterrorism operations across Europe have revealed a significant Hamas network that Israeli authorities allege was preparing attacks against Israeli and Jewish civilians. The operation involved Mossad alongside various European intelligence and law enforcement organizations working together across multiple nations. This dismantled network is part of Hamas’s wider initiative to establish terrorist infrastructure throughout Europe, […]
President Trump’s Approach to Counterterrorism Is to ‘Complete the Mission’
During an interview on The Alex Marlowe Show, Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to President Trump and Senior Counterterrorism Director, discussed measures being taken to combat terrorism and protect Americans, highlighting how terrorists often avoid large-scale operations. “We’ve drafted a counterterrorism strategy for the president, and our goal, without going into specifics, is to get […]
US Counterterrorism Intelligence Helped in Arrest of Cartel Leader
WASHINGTON – Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, shared on Tuesday night that the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) offered vital intelligence to law enforcement in the U.S. and Mexico, which led to the capture of “El Pato,” the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel Plaza. “We will not let cartel organizations operate freely, endangering […]
Trump administration restores $187 million in counterterrorism funding grants to New York after backlash
Counterterrorism Funding Revived for New York ALBANY — The Trump administration is reinstating a $187 million counterterrorism grant for New York following pressure from the NYPD and a direct request from Governor Kathy Hochul. A representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) confirmed that the administration is reversing funding cuts that were intended to […]
Court prevents the federal government from reducing $34 million in funding for New York counterterrorism.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to cut nearly $34 million in anti-terrorism grants for New York’s MTA. Judge Lewis Kaplan, based in Manhattan, argued that these cuts would lead to a decreased police presence and diminished counter-terrorism efforts in the city. This anti-terrorism fund was established in response to the […]
Rubio Holds Discussions with Syria’s Jihadi President Sharaa on Counterterrorism Matters
Meeting Between Marco Rubio and Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met interim Syrian president Ahmed al-Shara, who is also the head of the jihadist group Hayat Tahri al-Sham (HTS), during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Rubio emphasized a chance for Syria to create a […]
Senate Approves Special Forces Veteran Joe Kent to Head Counterterrorism Agency
Senate Confirms Joe Kent as NCTC Director The Senate recently confirmed former special operations soldier Joe Kent as the director of the National Center for Anti-Terrorism (NCTC) with a vote of 52-44. In a post on X, Kent expressed his honor at returning to serve the country and emphasized his commitment to the fight against […]