Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said at a congressional hearing Wednesday, that the terrorist threat to the United States may be at its most "heightened state" since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and al-Qaeda and its affiliates are placing increased emphasis on recruiting Americans and other Westerners to carry out attacks. Napolitano spoke before the House … [Read more...] about Terrorist threat may be at most ‘heightened state’ since 9/11, Napolitano says
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White House quietly reaching out to Muslims
The Obama Administration has quietly engaged in a dialogue with American Muslims and Arab-Americans according to the NYT. Following Mr. Obama's Cairo speech in last June, his administration have engaged American Muslim advocates in policy discussions and, among others, top White House aides have provided them with briefing in regards to the health care reform, foreign policy … [Read more...] about White House quietly reaching out to Muslims
GOP wants Napolitano fired
Congressman Mike Hoffman (R-Colo) joined 10 other Republicans on Capitol Hill to request the removal of Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security Secretary on the heels of the Abdulmutallab attack on Christmas Day. “There should be no tolerance for her lack of leadership,” the letter from the lawmakers read. “…it is imperative that you dismiss her immediately.” … [Read more...] about GOP wants Napolitano fired
Airport security tightened following attempted attack
Travelers will find an increase in random screenings, canine teams, behavior detection officers, and air marshals on flights, due to what Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano describes as a “continued threat” from al-Qaida. These measures were amongst an array of plans President Obama announced after an intelligence review last week was conducted to assess how … [Read more...] about Airport security tightened following attempted attack
US Homeland Security Secretary: America is now fighting terrorism on its own soil
Janet Napolitano's had this to say in assessment of domestic security this week: "These recent arrests should remove any remaining comfort that some might have had that if we fight the terrorist abroad, we won't have to fight them here," she said. "If only the world were that simple. The fact is that home-based terrorism is here. We are seeing young Americans who are inspired … [Read more...] about US Homeland Security Secretary: America is now fighting terrorism on its own soil