A major report from the House Homeland Security Committee warns that U.S. national security defenses are deteriorating while extremist threats continue to rise. The “Terror Threat Snapshot,” exclusively shared with The Washington Times before its Wednesday release, highlights mounting jihadi dangers and domestic security challenges facing the Trump administration.

The report’s release follows a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. Authorities said Islamic State-inspired Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a Houston-based Army veteran, killed 14 people by driving into a crowd on Bourbon Street. This incident underscores the report’s findings, which document more than 50 jihadi cases across 30 states in the past four years, primarily involving attempts to support terrorist groups such as ISIS, Hezbollah and al Qaeda.

Committee Chairman Mark Green emphasized that foreign terrorist organizations remain committed to recruiting and radicalizing individuals within the U.S., calling the current situation a clear signal that “all of the lights are still blinking red.” The Trump administration is responding with executive actions to strengthen border security with both Canada and Mexico.

The report identifies several international developments contributing to heightened security concerns. These include the recent collapse of Bashar Assad’s government in Syria, potentially enabling an ISIS resurgence, and the growth of ISIS-K in Afghanistan following American withdrawal. Additionally, terrorist organizations are expanding across Africa, while Hamas, Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi forces remain significant threats despite recent military setbacks.

Rep. August Pfluger, chairman of the House Homeland Security subcommittee on counterterrorism and intelligence, criticized previous leadership and emphasized the urgent need to “correct course and bolster our homeland security.” The report also notes Europe’s experience of 187 terrorist-related incidents since early 2023.

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DOCUMENT: Terror Threat Snapshot

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