U.S. Faces Heightened Terrorism Threats, Officials Warn

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlight 'blinking red lights' amid ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warn of heightened terrorism threats in the U.S., with Wray noting 'blinking red lights everywhere'.
The U.S. is facing threats from foreign terrorist organizations, with particular concern about the vulnerability of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Threats have increased since the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, with fears of foreign fighters attempting to cross the U.S. border.
In the 2023 fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered 172 people on the terror watchlist attempting to cross the north and south borders illegally.
Iran, China, and Russia are highlighted as significant threats, with Iran attempting assassinations and cyberattacks on U.S. soil, China contributing to the fentanyl epidemic, and Russia conducting regular aggressive cyberattacks.