Senate Homeland Security Committee evaluates U.S. security since 9/11

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UPDATED 12:45 PM PT – Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing to evaluate U.S. security 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on Tuesday, in which he said the number of domestic terrorism cases in the U.S. has more than doubled since spring of last year.

Wray said about 2,700 domestic terror cases have been under investigation and added the greatest threat in the U.S. was from lone actors. He also said foreign terror groups have continued to attack the U.S. as the bureau has kept an eye on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

“Our adversaries are committed and they are hoping to succeed just once, while we are working to bat a thousand,” he stated. “We’re working with our partners to identify and stop would be attackers before they act.”

Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee this morning at a hearing about threats to the United States. You can read his statement for the record at https://t.co/xsYPEJqjae.

— FBI (@FBI) September 21, 2021

Wray went on to say during the past two years, the Bureau has thwarted potential terror attacks in major cities including Las Vegas, New York City, Cleveland and Kansas City. He added preventing terrorist attacks in the U.S. would remain the FBI’s top priority.

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