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Suspect in custody after targeted 'terrorist' incident at Pittsburgh FBI office
NBC News· 2025-09-17 19:04
Incident Summary - A suspect, Donald Henson, is in custody after allegedly ramming a car into the FBI's Pittsburgh field office entrance gate [1] - The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terror [1][3] - The attack occurred at 2:40 a m [2] Suspect Details - Donald Henson allegedly draped an American flag on the gate after the ramming [2] - References to suicide were found on the side of the car [3] - Henson had a documented history of mental health issues [4] - Henson had previously filed a complaint with the FBI field office weeks before the attack [4] Investigation Status - Authorities are investigating Henson's motive, including a prior complaint filed with the FBI [3][5] - The FBI is utilizing all available federal resources to prosecute the subject to the fullest extent [4]
Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
NBC News· 2025-09-17 00:15
Luigi Manion was escorted into New York State Court this morning, cuffed and in prison clothes just before the judge handed down a surprise decision, dropping the two terrorism charges in the case. How big a blow is this to the Manhattan DA. >> This is a huge blow for the prosecution and a win for the defense.This takes firstdegree murder off the table. The penalty is much less now. Prosecutors accused Manion of committing an act of terrorism when he gunned down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manha ...
BREAKING: Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, keeps murder charge
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 15:43
Got to get some other breaking news this morning from New York City. A judge has dismissed multiple state terrorism counts against Luigi Manion, the man charged in that fatal shooting of the United Healthc Care CEO in Manhattan last December. Manion will still face the seconddegree murder charge.This was Manion's first time back in court in months. And you can take a look at the crowd of Manion's supporters gathering outside the courthouse this morning. NBC's Stephanie Goss was inside that hearing and has s ...
State terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione are dismissed
NBC News· 2025-09-16 14:41
Luigi Manion, the accused killer of the United Healthcare CEO, has just been in a court hearing. And we have just learned that a New York state judge has dismissed state terrorism charges against Manion. Now, he still faces federal charges, other state charges, too, in Pennsylvania, all of which he has pleaded not guilty to.But I want to get to Tom Winter in New York, who is following all of this for us. Tom, uh, bring us up to speed here on what has gone down in the last couple of minutes, uh, with all thi ...
U.S. military struck more alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers
NBC News· 2025-09-15 23:31
US Military Actions & Security Concerns - US military conducted a second deadly strike this month against a Venezuelan target, authorized by President Trump [1] - The strike resulted in three alleged terrorists killed in action [2] - The Trump administration claims the strikes occurred in international waters targeting foreign terrorist gangs transporting illegal narcotics [2][3] - The administration is warning cartels that similar actions will be taken against them on land [3] Political & Legal Implications - The White House labeled the Venezuelan government under Nicholas Maduro as a "narco-terror cartel" [4] - The US Justice Department will investigate whether liberal political groups are organizing violence at protests and may consider racketeering laws [5] - President Trump is expanding crime crackdown to Memphis, sending federal agents and National Guard [5] Drug Trafficking & Border Security - The administration claims that drug trafficking by sea has decreased significantly following the strikes [2]
Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel After Qatar Strike
WSJ News· 2025-09-15 15:47
[Music] [Music] We are focused on what happens now, what happens next. What role can Qar play possibly in reaching an outcome here that leads not just to the end of this hostilities, not just to the release of all of the hostages, both living and deceased, not not just the disarmament and and elimination of Hamas, but also a better future for the people of Gaza, which isn't possible as long as Hamas exists, which isn't possible as long as 48 hostages are being held. And so, we're going to continue to encour ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-15 08:20
Islamic State and al-Qaeda are gaining ground in Africa as they retreat elsewhere, using new technologies to boost numbers and expand territories https://t.co/Tgc4hbn4ny ...
Online radicalization happening “much faster than it used to”
NBC News· 2025-09-12 22:30
Security Concerns & Event Management - Securing outdoor gatherings is challenging due to the potential for long-range attacks, requiring extensive perimeter control [2] - Standard security measures may be insufficient for high-profile events, even with private security and local police presence [1][2] - The resources needed to effectively secure large gatherings may be comparable to those required for presidential security [3] Political Violence & Radicalization - There is concern about copycat attacks following high-profile incidents of political violence [3][5] - The use of violence to achieve political objectives is defined as terrorism [4] - Radicalization, often facilitated by online interactions, is occurring more rapidly, with diverse motivations [5] - Political violence is increasingly occurring domestically in the United States, not just overseas [8][9] - Violence is being resorted to by individuals across the political spectrum [10] Social Media's Influence - Social media is contributing to the normalization of political violence [11] - Social media stokes and sustains division due to its anonymous nature [13] Call for Leadership - There is a need for political leaders to address the fear and instability caused by political violence [14] - Extraordinary leadership may be required to navigate these challenging times [15]
'Somber and harrowing': The Weeknight marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11
MSNBC· 2025-09-12 00:45
Across this country, Americans marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks. Pausing to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and a nation forever changed. At ground zero in lower Manhattan, the names of victims were read aloud by their loved ones.Moment of silence marked the exact times planes struck the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The Pentagon, the flag was unfurled, the very spot where another plane crashed into the building, killing service members and civilians. President ...