Al Qaeda may be planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Monday, just a day before Election Day, CBS News reported Friday.
U.S. intelligence officials have notified the government’s anti-terrorism task forces that al Qaeda could be plotting attacks in New York, Texas and Virginia, CBS said. Those sources didn’t mention any specific locations within those states.
The sources said the information’s credibility hasn’t been determined as it is still being evaluated, but counterterrorism officials have been notified about the potential threat. Large scale events and the holiday season frequently are accompanied by increases in intelligence about terror threats.
“The counterterrorism and homeland security communities remain vigilant and well-postured to defend against attacks here in the United States,” a senior FBI official told CBS. “The FBI, working with our federal, state and local counterparts, shares and assesses intelligence on a daily basis and will continue to work closely with law enforcement and intelligence community partners to identify and disrupt any potential threat to public safety.”
