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Video: FBI arrests Jessica Bowie in alleged ISIS plot to bomb New York State Capitol

FBI arrests Jessica Bowie in alleged ISIS plot to bomb New York State Capitol

Aug 20, 2026

The NBC News segment reported the arrest of 35-year-old Jessica Bowie of Albany on charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. It detailed her online support for ISIS and 9/11, oaths of allegiance, expressed intent to bomb the New York State Capitol in Albany to kill legislators, plans to flee to Syria, and purchase of items including nails for shrapnel. The investigation involved monitoring social media followed by engagement with human sources and informants over recent months, culminating in her statements captured in charging documents. Sourcing relied on federal charging documents and FBI statements; the segment referenced photos of her shopping cart and described the rapid timeline without naming additional experts or using anonymous sources beyond the official record.

Source: NBC News

Video: Fox News links Berlin Pride attack to surging European terror threat

Fox News links Berlin Pride attack to surging European terror threat

Aug 9, 2026

The Fox News segment discusses a recent Europol or similar report warning of a surging terror threat in Europe driven by online radicalization through foreign networks. It highlights the July 2026 Berlin Pride parade vehicle-ramming attack by 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, a German-Lebanese man previously convicted for attempting to join ISIS in Syria via Lebanon. Panelists link this to broader immigration and vetting failures, compare past U.S. presidents' records against ISIS, and reference mass migration into Spain involving thousands of young men. Guests emphasize that radicalization now occurs easily online without physical travel and criticize lenient policies toward known risks. Sourcing mixes the report with anonymous or on-air analysis; no formal experts from Europol appear, and discussion quickly shifts to U.S. and Spanish policy critiques.

Source: Fox News