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The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of an Iranian state-media video threatening Barron Trump and showing his whereabouts, which ends with a $10 million bounty on his location, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue and protective measures are heightened.
A verbal threat of violence prompted the Grand Cinema in Tacoma to cancel all Sunday shows. Police and theater staff conducted safety checks, the theater announced the closure on social media, and refunds are being issued to attendees; the investigation is ongoing and patrons are advised to contact the theater if they don’t receive refunds.
The lead federal prosecutor who signed the indictment accusing James Comey of threatening Donald Trump via an Instagram seashell image that formed '86 47' has left the case, replaced by Timothy Severo. The indictment charges one count of threatening the president’s life and one of transmitting an interstate threat; Comey denies wrongdoing, and the trial remains set for October amid debate over prosecutorial motives and First Amendment concerns.
An FAA employee in Nashua, NH, Dean DelleChiaie, 35, has been charged with interstate communication of a threat after investigators say he used a government computer to search for how to bring a gun into a federal facility and for assassination attempts against President Trump, then emailed a threat to the White House; he admitted the searches and said he was upset with the administration, and faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with the case unfolding as other Trump-related actions against Comey and Cole Tomas Allen are reported.
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to federal authorities on charges that an Instagram post featuring seashells spelling '86 47' amounted to a threat against President Trump; Comey denies wrongdoing, calling the case politically motivated, while prosecutors say a reasonable reader would interpret it as intent to harm the president; each charge carries up to five years in prison or a fine.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport evacuated Terminal 1 after an anonymous threat just before 4:30 a.m.; security teams cleared the area and allowed people back inside about an hour later, with heavy police presence and long lines as operations resumed.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there is no imminent threat of Iranian drone attacks against the state, despite reports and warnings about possible retaliation amid the Iran–world tensions; officials say the risk is being downplayed as investigations continue.
An Ohio man, Shannon Mathre, was charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance and with possessing digital files depicting child sexual abuse. The threat charge carries up to five years in prison, and the possession charge up to 20 years. Mathre pleaded not guilty, with his lawyer citing serious health issues, while prosecutors and the DOJ say the threat was serious and connected to a broader Secret Service investigation. He appeared in court and has a hearing scheduled to determine custody status.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to carry out strikes against Iran if it resumes its nuclear program, escalating tensions in the region.
President Trump’s aggressive threat to intervene militarily in Nigeria surprised U.S. officials and key players, raising concerns about potential escalation in Africa.
President Donald Trump discussed his threat to deploy more than the National Guard to U.S. cities he considers dangerous, asserting he has the authority to send the military anywhere without court involvement, and emphasized his commitment to maintaining city safety amid protests against his policies.
The FBI arrested a 29-year-old man from Minnesota, Tyler Maxon Avalos, for allegedly posting a threatening message on TikTok that offered $45,000 for the murder of Attorney General Pam Bondi, linking to an anarchist book and displaying a history of violence. He was charged with transmitting interstate threats but was released under strict conditions.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, currently serving a 50-month sentence for prostitution-related charges, reportedly woke up with a knife to his throat in prison, according to a close friend, highlighting the dangers and tensions faced by inmates, especially those accused of sexual crimes.
Germany is taking measures to defend against a 'high' threat from drones, including revising aviation security laws to allow the military to shoot down drones, following recent drone incursions in Europe that have disrupted air traffic and raised security concerns.
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, sent an apology email to Jeffrey Epstein after he threatened to destroy her in a menacing phone call, amid revelations of her past association with him and subsequent charity disassociations.