US terror attacks’ common denominator: Anwar al-Awlaki

Investigators say a bomb that rocked New York a week ago, injuring more than two dozen people, was the latest in a long line of incidents in which the attackers were inspired by al-Awlaki, an American imam who became an al-Qaida propagandist. Federal terrorism charges against the bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami, say a bloodstained notebook - found on him after he engaged in a shootout with police in New Jersey and was arrested - included passages praising al-Awlaki.

US terror attacks common denominator: Anwar al-Awlaki

Investigators say a bomb that rocked New York a week ago, injuring more than two dozen people, was the latest in a long line of incidents in which the attackers were inspired by al-Awlaki, an American imam who became an al-Qaida propagandist. Federal terrorism charges against the bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami, say a bloodstained notebook - found on him after he engaged in a shootout with police in New Jersey and was arrested - included passages praising al-Awlaki.

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Senator Marco Rubio Addresses Terrorism in Republican’s Weekly Response

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Trump sounds like Patton, and that’s what many Americans want to hear

In Florida Monday, following the bombings in New York and New Jersey, Donald Trump referred to the captured bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami, as an "evil thug." He then added, "Hillary Clinton is a weak and ineffective person and I will tell you, if you choose Donald Trump, these problems are going to go away far, far greater than anybody would think."

Senate votes to back $1 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The Senate on Wednesday backed the Obama administration's plan to sell more than $1 billion worth of American-made tanks and other weapons to Saudi Arabia, soundly defeating a bid to derail the deal pushed by lawmakers critical of the kingdom's role in Yemen's civil war. Senators who supported the sale said the United States can't deny its Middle East allies the weapons they need to combat Islamic State extremists and check Iran's aggression in the region.

Congress Demands Answers Regarding Obama’s $1.7B Cash Payment to Iran

Amid ongoing questions about the administration's decision to send Iran $1.7 billion in cash in settlement of a legal claim early this year, lawmakers on Wednesday will continue to press for answers about a payment many still view as a "ransom" for the release of American prisoners. Among other things, congressional critics are focusing on concerns that sending Iran the large sum in cash has made it easier for the money to be used to finance terrorism.

The Latest: Extremist ramblings found with bomb suspect

20, 2016, in New York. The window was hit by shrapnel from the terrorist bomb that exploded across the street Saturday evening.

MA: Lynch: Rail System Vulnerable to Attack

The bustling rail system connecting Boston and the Northeast Corridor is a "soft target" for terrorism that remains one of the most difficult to defend, say experts and officials who are now eyeing its vulnerabilities in the wake of the attacks that hit New York City and New Jersey over the weekend. "The rail system is a point of particular concern for us because you've got five times as many people traveling by rail than you do by air every single day," said U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, a South Boston Democrat, pointing in particular to South Station.

Bombing Suspect Ahmad Rahami Captured After Shootout With Police

Ahmad Rahami, the naturalized 28-year-old native of Afghanistan hunted in connection with a series of bombings in New York City and New Jersey over the weekend, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer after a gun battle that left two officers wounded, officials said. Rahami was taken into custody earlier Monday after the shootout that left Angel Padilla and Peter Hammer injured.

Naturalized citizen from Afghanistan sought in NYC blast

Authorities are looking for a naturalized citizen from Afghanistan for questioning in a weekend explosion in a Manhattan neighborhood that injured 29 people as the governor conceded Monday that investigators could no longer rule out international terrorism. The man sought for questioning was identified as 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami.