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US Security Officials Warn of 'Heightened' Domestic Threat

Jeff Seldin

   U.S. security officials warn ongoing anger over the outcome of the
   recent presidential election, as well as other grievances, could fuel
   new violence across the country in the coming weeks and months.

   The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday issued a National
   Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin, cautioning that a
   "heightened threat environment" was likely to persist through the end
   of April.

   "Violent riots have continued in recent days and we remain concerned
   that individuals frustrated with the exercise of governmental authority
   and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances
   and ideological causes '¦ could continue to mobilize," DHS said in a
   statement, not giving any details.

   The [1]bulletin further warned that violent domestic extremists "may be
   emboldened by the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol in
   Washington, D.C., to target elected officials and government
   facilities."

References

   1. https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/national-terrorism-advisory-system-bulletin-january-27-2021

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