The FBI has arrested a 17-year-old boy from McKinney, Texas, alleging that he was plotting an assassination against Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) on behalf of the Islamic State group.

Self told the Washington Examiner he was notified of the plot by Capitol Police, who had been in communication with the FBI concerning comments the suspect made. Self was later informed that he was the target of the attack set to take place on Oct. 17.

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