Posted on 11/04/2016 4:49:04 AM PDT by SSS Two
NEW YORK -- CBS News has learned about a potential terror threat for the day before the election.
Sources told CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton U.S. intelligence has alerted joint terrorism task forces that al Qaeda could be planning attacks in three states for Monday.
It is believed New York, Texas and Virginia are all possible targets, though no specific locations are mentioned.
Terrorism in the U.S. The sources stress the intelligence is still being assessed and its credibility hasn’t been confirmed, but counterterrorism officials were alerted to the threat out of abundance of caution.
A senior FBI official told CBS News, ““The counterterrorism and homeland security communities remain vigilant and well-postured to defend against attacks here in the United States. The FBI, working with our federal, state and local counterparts, shares and assesses intelligence on a daily basis and will continue to work closely with law enforcement and intelligence community partners to identify and disrupt any potential threat to public safety.”
During holiday seasons and when big events are approaching, intelligence about potential threats always increases.
Vote early. Do some prep shopping and take care of errands before Monday. Stay home or stay away from crowded areas on Tuesday and the rest of the week.
Voter suppression attempt.
Fail.
I saw them too!! They said, “Give us candy comrade!!”.
Then they said, “All your baseski are belong to us!!”
I was scared. They asked if I had an email server in my bathroom.
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