US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHERMarch 14, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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The United States is facing heightened terrorism threats in 2026. This elevated risk occurs against the backdrop of a potential war with Iran and simultaneous budget cuts affecting the FBI and Justice Department. The article references incidents such as an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon impacting a family, police activity at a Michigan synagogue, reports of an active shooter at Old Dominion University in Virginia, and the investigation of a suspicious device in New York City. Kash Patel is the FBI director during this period. The combination of international conflict and reduced resources for domestic security agencies contributes to the increased vulnerability.

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Norfolk 30% West Bloomfield Township 30% Old Dominion University 40% Temple Israel 40% Ayman Mohamad Ghazali 50% Kash Patel ×260% Israel 60% Lebanon 60% Department of Justice 70% Iran 70% Federal Bureau of Investigation ×280% United States ×290%

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terrorism threats 90% fbi 80% iran war 70% justice department 70% cuts 60% active shooter 50% suspicious device 40% synagogue 40%

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