There is a risk artificial intelligence (AI) could wipe out humanity, says the European Union’s Competition Commissioner – but the possibility of it discriminating against people based on race or gender is apparently more concerning.
“Probably [the risk of extinction] may exist, but I think the likelihood is quite small,” said Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, acknowledging but appearing to minimize the existential threat posted by AI.
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“I think the AI risks are more that people will be discriminated [against], they will not be seen as who they are.”
– EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager
“If it’s a bank using it to decide whether I can get a mortgage or not, or if it’s social services on your municipality, then you want to make sure that you’re not being discriminated [against] because of your gender or your colour or your postal code,” she said.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly carried out a Thanksgiving eve ambush in Washington, D.C., resulting in the death of one National Guard member and the critical injury of another. It is now being probed as to whether the Tablighi Jamaat network was involved in Lakanwal’s radicalization.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, victims Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The ambush occurred on Thanksgiving eve near the White House; Lakanwal had been living in Bellingham, Washington.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country.” – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
🎯IMPACT: Federal investigators are now examining Lakanwal’s ties to Tablighi Jamaat and his activities in the U.S. to determine the extent of radicalization and involvement in extremist networks.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are now investigating whether Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard service members near the White House, was radicalized by the global Islamic missionary movement Tablighi Jamaat. Lakanwal, who entered the United States in September 2021 on a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) after serving ten years in the Afghan army alongside U.S. Special Forces in Kandahar, made a cryptic phone call to his estranged wife shortly before the attack in which he mentioned being “with Tablighis,” a reference to the Tablighi Jamaat movement.
Despite Tablighi Jamaat’s having publicly denounced Islamist terrorism, the group has been linked by counterterrorism experts to extremist ideologies. DHS Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “We believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country.” Lakanwal’s Thanksgiving Eve attack resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and left 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe critically injured.
The National Pulse reported in March that Tablighi Jamaat established a new headquarters in Garland, Texas. The network—also known as the ‘Army of Darkness’—has set up operations inside the Masjid Yaseen mosque in Garland, which now serves as its American nerve center, following its relocation from Louisiana.
Lakanwal’s brother, Ismail Khosti, expressed shame over the incident, describing it as “a wrong action” and calling for the truth to be uncovered. Khosti, a former company commander in Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, highlighted the irony of his brother’s actions, given their shared history of fighting against Islamist groups like the Taliban.
Investigators are also examining Lakanwal’s life in the U.S., including his reported struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and isolation. Emails from a volunteer caseworker revealed a pattern of erratic behavior, including “manic” road trips and periods of disappearance. These details have raised questions about whether his activities were linked to Tablighi Jamaat’s missionary efforts, which often involve small-group trips to mosques and communities.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Planned Parenthood, and Democrat-led states.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday, with implications across the United States.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The Democrats and their radical activist judges are desperately seeking to thwart the will of the people and bail out the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood.” – Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of SBA Pro-Life America
🎯IMPACT: The decision keeps Medicaid public funds flowing to Planned Parenthood, sparking criticism from pro-life advocates.
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A federal judge appointed by former Democrat President Barack Obama has blocked the Trump administration from withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani determined that the Department of Health and Human Services did not give adequate notice, as required by the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution, to several Democratic-led states.
The decision halts a Republican-supported measure in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that would have temporarily stripped Medicaid dollars from organizations that perform or promote abortions for one year. Talwani ruled in favor of California and other blue states that challenged the cut.
Pro-life leaders condemned the ruling. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, said: “The Democrats and their radical activist judges are desperately seeking to thwart the will of the people and bail out the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is federal law passed by Congress and signed by the President.” She continued: “This fight is not over. The pro-life movement will work tirelessly to ensure the Democrats do not prevail and taxpayers are never forced to pay a dime to prop up Big Abortion businesses.”
Judge Talwani, who has a history of supporting abortionists and Democratic causes, has contributed $1,725 to Democratic candidates and party organizations, including former John Kerry, Elizabeth Warren, and former President Obama. She also volunteered on Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and Warren’s 2012 Senate campaign.
Talwani has issued prior rulings against Trump policies, among them decisions involving Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants and a 2019 order related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at Massachusetts courthouses.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) initiated an investigation into alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs, involving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chairman James Comer, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN), and various Somali-linked nonprofit organizations, including Feeding Our Future.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Letters were sent on December 3, with investigation details spanning activities from January 1, 2019, to the present, primarily in Minnesota.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the Governor, and the Democrat-controlled administration, allowed millions of dollars to be stolen.” – James Comer.
🎯IMPACT: The investigation aims to uncover fraudulent activities involving over $1 billion in taxpayer funds and hold accountable those responsible for the misuse of public resources.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has launched an investigation into what he describes as “widespread fraud” in Minnesota’s social services programs, targeting Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN). Letters sent on December 3 outline concerns over how millions of taxpayer dollars were mismanaged or stolen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his letter to Gov. Walz, the Democrats’ failed 2024 vice presidential candidate, Comer accused the state administration of allowing the theft of taxpayer funds and failing to act due to potential political repercussions. “The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the Governor, and the Democrat-controlled administration, allowed millions of dollars to be stolen,” Comer wrote. He further requested documents and communications related to the fraud, as well as any actions taken by the administration.
Comer’s letter to Attorney General Ellison included allegations of negligence and political connections to individuals among the state’s Somali immigrant community involved in the fraud. “Based on these reports, the Committee is concerned that you were negligent in handling taxpayer dollars that were ultimately stolen and had systems in place that allowed the funds to be funneled to terrorist networks responsible for killing Americans,” Comer stated.
The investigation focuses on fraudulent activities involving Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit accused of misusing over $240 million in food aid funds between 2020 and 2022. The funds were allegedly spent on luxury items such as real estate and cars. Additional entities under scrutiny include Safari Restaurant, Empire Cuisine and Market LLC, and others tied to Minnesota’s Housing Stability Services Program and autism treatment programs.
Comer has demanded records dating back to January 1, 2019, to uncover how up to $1 billion in taxpayer funds were mishandled. The investigation also highlights fraud within the housing stabilization program, which allegedly cost taxpayers over $104 million, and autism services, where $14 million in state funds were reportedly stolen.
The National Pulse reported on December 1 that the U.S. Treasury Department launched an investigation into allegations of mismanagement by Walz and the former Biden government, which allowed over $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to be funneled by members of Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community to Islamist terrorist groups in their home country, including al-Qaeda franchise al-Shabaab.
Last week, a group of around 400 Minnesota Department of Human Services employees accused Gov. Walz of enabling and then attempting to cover up a massive Medicaid fraud scheme enacted by members of the state’s Somali immigrant community.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to include 32 additional countries.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement is expected soon, following the D.C. shooting last week.
🎯IMPACT: The current travel ban applies to 19 nations, with immigration applications from these countries already halted.
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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to expand its travel bans to include as many as 32 additional countries, according to sources. The push comes shortly after a recent shooting in Washington, D.C., in which two members of the National Guard were shot, one fatally. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged for the attack and has pleaded not guilty.
In June 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation banning or restricting travel for citizens of 19 countries, citing national security concerns, including terrorism links, high visa overstay rates, unreliable identity documentation, and a lack of government cooperation with U.S. authorities. Under that order, 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, are subject to full entry bans; seven others, including Cuba, Venezuela, and Laos, face partial restrictions.
According to a State Department cable, the proposed expansion under current consideration could add dozens more nations to the list of “countries of concern.” Officials argue the additional restrictions are needed because some countries “lack a competent or cooperative government authority to produce reliable identity documents,” or have histories of visa overstays, producing national security threats, or inadequate cooperation in repatriating citizens ordered removed from the U.S.
Government officials have said they expect to publish the updated list soon.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has filed paperwork to run for Governor of Minnesota, registering a campaign committee to begin raising funds.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mike Lindell, incumbent Governor Tim Walz (D), President Donald J. Trump, and the MAGA movement.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Lindell plans to announce his final decision at a December 11 news conference in Minnesota.
💬KEY QUOTE: Lindell stated his candidacy is “not yet certain” but has begun preparations for a potential run.
🎯IMPACT: Lindell’s entry would reshape an already crowded Republican field.
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Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a prominent figure in the MAGA movement, has filed paperwork to run for Governor of Minnesota against the Democrat incumbent, failed 2024 vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. The filing allows him to establish a campaign committee and begin raising funds.
Lindell has stated that his candidacy is not yet finalized. However, he plans to announce his decision during a news conference on December 11. His potential entry into the race could significantly impact the Republican primary field, which already includes several candidates.
Lindell’s involvement could bring heightened attention to the race, given his close ties to President Donald J. Trump and his active role in the MAGA movement.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Private sector employers in the U.S. cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to payroll firm ADP.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ADP, small businesses, and economists analyzing the labor market.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: November 2025, across the United States.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment,” said Nela Richardson, ADP chief economist.
🎯IMPACT: The report increases expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.
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New data from payroll firm ADP shows that American private sector employers shed 32,000 jobs in November. While the job losses are concerning on their own, the data is especially worrying as forecasts had projected a rise in employment numbers for the month, some going as high as 40,000 jobs added.
ADP chief economist Nela Richardson commented on the situation, stating, “Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment.” Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees were responsible for most of the losses, shedding 120,000 jobs during the month.
The professional and business services industry led the job cuts, eliminating 26,000 positions, while the leisure and hospitality sector added 13,000 jobs in preparation for the holiday season. Matthew Martin, senior U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, noted, “Small firms, those with less than 50 employees, have felt the pinch of policy uncertainty, rising input costs and high interest rates the most.”
Although ADP’s figures are not considered a definitive predictor of overall job growth, they are closely monitored as an economic indicator. The data comes at a time when official employment statistics remain incomplete due to the recent 43-day federal government shutdown initiated by the Senate Democrats.
Economists suggest that the ADP report increases the likelihood of the Federal Reserve moving to lower interest rates again at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 9-10. Oren Klachkin, Nationwide Financial Markets economist, stated, “There’s a high level of disagreement among Fed policymakers right now, but we maintain our call the doves will prevail over the hawks and the FOMC to vote for another 25bps interest rate reduction at next week’s meeting.”
The National Pulse reported in late November that Labor Department (DOL) data showed the U.S. economy adding 119,000 jobs in September, exceeding Wall Street expectations.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed former Special Counsel Jack Smith for a deposition regarding the Arctic Frost scandal.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jim Jordan, Jack Smith, House Judiciary Committee, and other House and Senate Republicans.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Subpoena issued on Wednesday; deposition scheduled for December 17, behind closed doors.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Due to your service as Special Counsel, the Committee believes that you possess information that is vital to its oversight of this matter.” – Jim Jordan
🎯IMPACT: The subpoena escalates Republican investigations into Jack Smith’s actions in the Arctic Frost scandal.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued a subpoena to former Special Counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday, calling for his deposition to take place on December 17. The move comes as House Republicans prepare to ramp up their inquiry into Smith, the former Biden Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. District Court Judges James Boasberg and Beryl Howell over their involvement in the Arctic Frost scandal which saw Smith target President Donald J. Trump, numerous Republican lawmakers, and 430 Republican organizations and operatives in what appears to have been intended to be a massive RICO prosecution.
In a letter accompanying the subpoena, Jordan wrote, “Due to your service as Special Counsel, the Committee believes that you possess information that is vital to its oversight of this matter.” The deposition is set to occur behind closed doors, allowing committee members to question Smith for extended periods, unlike the five-minute intervals of public hearings.
Smith’s investigation into Trump included criminal charges related to the 2020 election and alleged retention of classified documents. Both cases were dropped following Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory, citing DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. Smith has defended his work, which a number of Republicans have labeled as overly broad and politically motivated.
The subpoena also demands all documents and communications tied to Smith’s tenure as Special Counsel. This follows a November 12 letter from the DOJ to Smith’s legal team, authorizing him to provide unrestricted testimony to Congress despite potential privilege concerns. Smith had previously offered to testify publicly before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, but Jordan‘s preference for a deposition format aims to build a more comprehensive record.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Venezuela announced it will resume accepting deportation flights from the U.S. following discussions with the Trump administration.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Venezuelan migrants.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, with deportation flights landing near Caracas, Venezuela.
🎯IMPACT: Over 13,000 migrants have been deported to Venezuela this year, with the flights marking one of the few areas of cooperation between the two nations.
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Venezuela has announced it will continue to accept deportation flights originating from the United States at the request of President Donald J. Trump. Previously, Venezuela’s government had begun rejecting inbound flights from the U.S. carrying illegal immigrants after Trump announced the U.S. military had effectively closed airspace over the South American country.
Nicolás Maduro, the Marxist dictator of Venezuela, stated the flights would resume—likely in the hopes that the offer might garner favor with the Trump administration to hold off on an anticipated military intervention aimed at overthrowing him. The deportation flights have facilitated the return of over 13,000 immigrants to Venezuela this year.
When President Trump began his illegal immigration crackdown in the United States, Maduro’s regime initially refused to accept the return of illegals from Venezuela. However, after mounting pressure from the Trump White House, Venezuela relented and began receiving the deportation flights, which currently mark the only real area of ongoing diplomatic relations between the countries.
Currently, an estimated 30 percent of the U.S. Navy has been deployed to the Caribbean in an operation aimed at destroying drug cartels and smugglers operating in the region. Many of these narco-traffickers operate out of Venezuela, with Maduro himself accused of serving as the head of the Cartel de los Soles, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
The Trump administration has also increased military operations in the region, targeting narco-terrorists near Venezuela. “We know everything about them. We know where they live. We know where the bad ones live. And we’re going to start that very soon, too,” Trump remarked during a recent White House Cabinet meeting.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara urged Somalis to call 911 on masked individuals detaining people—clearly referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents—suggesting they might be kidnappers.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, the Somali community, ICE, and President Donald J. Trump.
📍WHEN & WHERE: December 3, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Folks that are masked—when people aren’t sure if they’re law enforcement, or if they may be kidnapping people—we have had those reports.” – Brian O’Hara
🎯IMPACT: Heightened tensions between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement, amid Trump’s recent remarks on Somali immigrants.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara is urging members of the Minnesota city’s Somali and broader immigrant communities to stay alert and contact 911 if they witness masked individuals detaining people, warning that such encounters could involve kidnappers rather than legitimate law enforcement. O’Hara stressed the need for residents to be able to distinguish between authorized officers and potentially dangerous impersonators, saying the department will investigate every report and reminding officers of their obligation to intervene if they observe supposed human rights violations.
“Folks that are masked—when people aren’t sure if they’re law enforcement, or if they may be kidnapping people—we have had those reports. I want to be clear to the community: the community should know that if you see something like that and you don’t know whether someone is law enforcement, you should call 911 and provide as much information as possible,” O’Hara said.
His comments follow reports that a large federal immigration operation is being prepared in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, with more than 100 agents reportedly assigned to target Somalis.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) reiterated the city’s refusal to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on civil immigration enforcement, reaffirming a long-standing policy that blocks local involvement in federal immigration actions, despite the threat migrant criminals pose to the public.
President Donald J. Trump has strongly criticized Somali immigrants in recent days, linking them to crime and other social problems. “Somalians ripped off [Minnesota] for billions of dollars. Every year, billions of dollars, and they contribute nothing. The welfare is like 88 percent. I don’t want them in our country,” he said.
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, with tens of thousands residing primarily in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Notably, the community has faced scrutiny amid investigations into public-assistance fraud involving Somali-run businesses or individuals. Somali medicaid fraud may have cost American taxpayers as much as a billion dollars or more, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Some of the money may even have been funneled to terrorist groups like the radical Islamist al-Shabaab organization.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says that Somalians should call 911 if ICE shows up wearing masks to make arrests.
He says police will “immediately respond” and “intervene.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal authorities released images of a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a federal building in Los Angeles, California.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The suspect was identified as 54-year-old Jose Francisco Jovel, a Los Angeles resident.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred Monday morning at a federal building in downtown Los Angeles.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This case exemplifies how misleading and hateful rhetoric against federal law enforcement can and does result in violence. Irresponsible rhetoric by politicians and activists have real-world consequences. It must stop.” – First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli
🎯IMPACT: If convicted, Jovel faces a minimum of five years and up to 20 years in federal prison.
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Federal authorities have identified 54-year-old Jose Francisco Jovel as the man accused of attempting to firebomb a federal building in downtown Los Angeles, California, on Monday. Prosecutors say he is scheduled to appear in federal court the afternoon of December 3 on a charge of attempted malicious damage of federal property.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Jovel admitted that he acted out of anger toward the federal government’s immigration policies and described the incident to investigators as “a terrorist attack.” He allegedly told officers, “You’re separating families,” and urged others to “start shooting these,” referring to law-enforcement personnel. Authorities released images showing Jovel on the steps of the building and the Molotov-style devices he is accused of trying to ignite, none of which detonated.
Investigators say that before heading to the federal complex, which houses agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Jovel intentionally set fire to his rented apartment using an accelerant. He then allegedly threw incendiary bottles at two entry points of the federal building, an employee entrance and a public access door. The devices never fully ignited, and no injuries were reported.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli condemned the attack, stating, “This case exemplifies how misleading and hateful rhetoric against federal law enforcement can and does result in violence. Irresponsible rhetoric by politicians and activists have real-world consequences. It must stop.”
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials echoed this warning, with the head of the Los Angeles Field Office, Akil Davis, saying, “There can be zero tolerance for any targeting of law enforcement officials—let alone violent acts—and we’re lucky that the devices allegedly thrown by the subject did not physically injure anyone.” The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation.
The incident comes amid a broader rise in threats and violence against federal law enforcement personnel this year. Lawmakers have recently proposed new criminal penalties aimed at protecting immigration officers in response to escalating harassment and confrontations. Federal agents in multiple states have reported shootings, arson attempts, and other targeted attacks, while separate investigations are ongoing into vandalism and break-ins at U.S. Attorney facilities.
Officials say the convergence of heated political rhetoric and online calls for violence has created an increasingly volatile environment for federal employees.
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