Nasir Ahmed Tawhedi Arrested for Election Day Terror Plot

In its investigation, the FBI uncovered evidence that suggested that Nasir Ahmed Tawhedi intended to attack the United States during election day on behalf of ISIS. Tawhedi’s phone revealed communications between himself and someone who recruited and trained people for terrorist activity, and investigators found saved ISIS propaganda and contributions to a charity that funnels money to ISIS.

National, Election 2024Abby LudwigNovember 4, 2024Election 2024, National, Nasir Ahmed Tawhedi, Terrorism, CounterterrorismComment

The Changing Nature of Counterterrorism

“The President specifically identified domestic terrorism as the most urgent national security threat in his national security strategy. The FBI has more than doubled their current domestic terrorism caseload.”

NationalJacob HoechsterOctober 1, 2021Terrorism, Domestic Terror, Middle East, CounterterrorismComment