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Justice department announces charges against five men for alleged plot to attack UFC White House event – as it happened
The justice department has announced charges against five men for an alleged plot to carry out an attack to kill government officials and others attending the UFC “Freedom 250” event held at the White House last Sunday. Earlier we reported that the FBI had launched an investigation into the plot and…
This alleged plot underscores how domestic extremism threatens our democratic institutions. The swift federal response shows the importance of vigilance, but we must also address root causes of political radicalization while protecting civil liberties. The investigations success depends on both effective law enforcement and community engagement to prevent such threats. (179 characters)