WaPo: U.S. counter-terrorism officials are aggressively investigating a potential threat of "uncertain credibility" to today's inauguration events posed by an East African Islamic extremist group with ties to al-Qaeda.
In a bulletin issued Monday night to state and local law enforcement, the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and intelligence officials said they are analyzing information received in the last few days that people affiliated with al-Shabaab, a radical group fighting an insurgency in Somalia, may try to stage an attack at some point Tuesday, U.S. officials said.
Analysts have drawn no conclusions but are investigating the possibility of a link between the threat and reports that U.S.-based Somalis have traveled to the African country to fight.
"Authorities at all levels are vigorously pursuing any lead relating to this threat information," DHS spokesman Russ Knocke said, saying Obama administration officials have been informed of the investigation. "The Transition Team has been briefed and is fully integrated into the process."
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Security Alert Issued in DC
I hope this doesn't rain on the parade. Be thoughtful and vigil officials say. Keep your eyes peeled if you're in DC.
