VOA: Homeland Security Chief: Global Terror Threat Has Entered ‘New Phase’
WASHINGTON - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the fight against global terrorism has entered a new phase with groups like the Islamic State (IS) successfully using social media to inspire others to join them or to launch domestic attacks. Johnson’s comments Sunday on the ABC program This Week followed the revelation that federal law enforcement has hundreds of investigations underway to determine who might pose a threat of homegrown terrorism.
Secretary Johnson noted the Islamic State group’s ability to reach into the homeland to recruit homegrown jihadists.
More News On U.S. Concerns Over Growing Terror Threats
ISIS Pushing US into 'New Environment' in Threats Against Homeland, Homeland Security Secretary Says -- ABC News
Homeland Security chief: Be vigilant -- Politico
First DHS secretary: Today's threats worse than post-9/11 -- The Hill
Lone-wolf terror attack could come at any time: Homeland Security secretary -- New York Post
GOP senator: U.S. 'certainly vulnerable' to ISIS -- CNN
'Terrorism has gone viral': US officials, lawmakers warn of growing jihad-inspired attacks -- FOX News
ISIS activity prompts threat level increase at bases -- CNN
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