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We remain in a heightened threat environment, and DHS continues to work closely with our law enforcement partners to evaluate threats, and share the latest information so that together, we can protect our homeland. We urge the public to promptly report any suspicious activity to local authorities and remain vigilant of potential copycat or retaliatory attacks inspired by the New Orleans terrorist attack or other recent, vehicle-ramming incidents across the globe."
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Newsweek in an email Friday This was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,
Our hearts are with all the innocent victims and their loved ones. The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil!”
That bulletin came out and was sent around the country to the cities and states warning of this potential danger. Did New Orleans screw up basically, not pay attention to that warning?”
I don’t think that’s fair to say, Wolf. That wouldn’t be a fair conclusion to draw,
Local officials do the best they can in securing the well being of their residents. We work very closely with our state and local partners,
The lesson is, even if you take prophylactic steps, you can't secure a very large event 100%, and we just have to accept that. Now, that said … we do have to accept the fact that they made mistakes,
In the first video, Jabbar explains he only planned to harm his family and friends, but was concerned the news headlines would not focus on the 'war between the believers and the disbelievers,'
A 500-pound vehicle going at a high rate of speed in an urban area is utterly devastating. And it's very clear the trend is that this is becoming — this tactic of choice among terrorists globally, because recently we've seen a proliferation of these,
Paul Mauro, Fox News contributor and former NYPD inspector, told Fox News Digital Coming into the French Quarter, it's very different now. … It feels different,
I'm just wishing we can all come together and just…be a better place, a better world,
A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning. Please join Sharon and I in praying for all the victims and first responders on scene. I urge all near the scene to avoid the area."
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, on X, formerly Twitter My heart goes out to the victims and their families who were simply trying to celebrate the holiday. There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation's communities."
President Joe Biden, in a statement If someone is using a vehicle to deliver explosives or simply run over people, it doesn't matter if it's powered by electricity or gasoline,
We have to be careful that we aren't also creating unintended consequences: more death on our roads,
Homenday said, citing the Ford F-150 lightning as an example Once a vehicle reaches 20 mph, an EV is no quieter than a gas-powered vehicle because the tire noise and wind noise become the loudest sources of noise from a vehicle. Unless an EV is traveling less than 20 mph, it has no stealth-mode advantage over gas-powered ones,
John McElroy, automotive commentator and founder of the industry analysis program Autoline Daily, told Newsweek Vehicles that are heavier might be able to plow through obstacles a little better than a traditional sedan or car,
Dr. Scott White, an associate professor at George Washington University and director of the Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Academy, told Newsweek I don't know if an attacker would necessarily choose one over another,
Lone offenders have historically used simple tactics, such as edged weapons, firearms, or vehicle ramming, due to their ease of access, ability to inflict mass casualties, and lack of required training,
We are in partnership with many other partners,
Kirkpatrick said, via ESPN
