Amid rising global tensions, a U.S. House report sheds light on the persistent terror threats from foreign jihadist networks and domestic violent extremists within the United States. The Biden-Harris administration made a crucial mistake in deciding to pull out of Afghanistan sacrificing weaponry and 13 U.S. members’ lives. There’s been a surge of Palestinian support in the U.S. justifying the Hamas attack on Israel. Border czar Kamala Harris may have made things worse with her weak border policy allowing millions of undocumented immigrants.
Persistent Terror Threats
The “Terror Threat Snapshot” report by the House Committee on Homeland Security documents ongoing threats from jihadist factions and homegrown violent extremists (HVEs) in the U.S. Since April 2021, over 50 cases across 29 states have emerged, linked to DOJ convictions for providing material support to terrorist groups. The report highlights groups such as ISIS, Hezbollah, and al Qaeda. These developments emphasize a critical security challenge within the nation.
Concerns have intensified following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 and recent Iranian-backed Hamas attacks on Israel. These events have exacerbated global instability. The House report urges the Biden administration to address these escalating threats by improving current security strategies and closing apparent gaps in immigration checks and transportation safety.
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Critical Findings and Challenges
Chairman Mark E. Green criticized the current administration’s leadership and policy failures. He stated, “From the Biden-Harris administration’s chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and the spillover effects of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks against our ally Israel to the vulnerabilities caused by our wide-open borders, the United States is facing a dynamic and worsening terror threat landscape.” The report claims administrative measures have emboldened state sponsors of terrorism such as Iran, further complicating national defense efforts.
The open Southwest border policy comes under scrutiny in the report, noting the apprehension of 382 individuals on the terrorist watchlist since FY21. An estimated two million border crossers have evaded capture, raising concerns about potential security breaches and high-risk noncitizens entering without proper screening. The report calls for immediate rectification of border security and screening practices.
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Call for Stricter Measures
FBI Director Christopher Wray has testified about elevated threats, describing the current situation as encountering “a whole ‘nother level” of simultaneous dangers. The report coincides with a DHS advisory for 2025, warning of potential election-related terrorism threats and targeting various societal groups and infrastructure. With this intensified threat landscape, domestic and foreign extremist networks continue to find and exploit existing vulnerabilities.
The DHS is tasked with liaising with various partners to share intelligence and enhance security measures. Efforts include transportation security, cybersecurity, and direct initiatives like the Prevention Resource Finder. The urgency of addressing these threats remains profound, as both domestic violent extremism and foreign terrorist attempts on U.S. soil show no signs of abating.
