The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies issued a joint bulletin in late June saying “the most significant terrorism threat facing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks stems from lone offenders and small groups of individuals seeking to commit acts of violence". The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the agency is “working closely with the FBI and other federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to ensure a safe and secure Independence Day across the nation.” “We are enhancing security measures and coordinating intelligence-sharing to proactively address potential risks, including those from lone wolf actors. At this time, DHS is Lone actors remain the most significant terrorism threat to July 4 festivities in New York City and across the country, according to a threat assessment by US federal authorities obtained by CNN. With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, law enforcement and federal officials are on guard for retaliation from Iran. A lone wolf actor poses the biggest threat to Fourth of July celebrations in New York and San Francisco, according to multiple intelligence bulletins obtained by ABC News. The Department of Homeland Security on Sunday issued a new bulletin warning of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. after strikes on Iran. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a chilling warning about potential threats to large Fourth of July celebrations. According to a bulletin issued by the security agencies Local and federal authorities prepare for potential threats during Fourth of July celebrations amid tensions between the US and Iran following military strikes on nuclear sites. The Department of Homeland Security, alongside the FBI, has warned that lone wolf attackers pose the biggest threat to high-profile events, including New York’s iconic July 4th fireworks show. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on Wednesday about large Fourth of July celebrations as "attractive" targets for lone offenders and small groups of terrorists or other bad actors. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security have indicated that lone wolf attacks are the greatest threats to this year's July 4 celebrations in New York City and By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has confirmed that federal officials informed her about a possible terrorist threat ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday Federal officials have also flagged potential security threats at San Francisco’s July 4 fireworks show, which is anticipated to draw nearly 200,000 people. Image Source : X/@cityofroundrock The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have said lone wolf attacks pose the biggest threats to July 4 celebrations this year in New York City and San Francisco. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on Wednesday morning about large Fourth of July celebrations. The security organizations say the biggest threats are lone offenders and A joint threat assessment by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other law enforcement agencies has warned that individuals acting alone or in small groups pose the "most significant terrorism threat" this Independence Day. With America’s Independence Day approaching, alerts have been issued by federal authorities over lone actors perpetrating attacks in New York and other places which has become the biggest terrorist threat to July 4 festivities. In a joint bulletin issued last month by the FBI, the Department of Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, federal authorities said in a threat assessment obtained by CNN. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and "enhancing security measures" to "ensure a safe and secure Independence Day across US on alert as federal warns of ‘lone wolf attack’ ahead of July 4 celebrations Federal authorities said the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th celebrations in New York City and elsewhere was attacks carried out by lone actors. By CNBCTV18.com July 3, 2025, 11:22:48 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read
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