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Texas congressman target of teen's assassination plot

Headline from News Nation Now, on the newest of 2 developments

A teen allegedly sought to kill Rep. Keith Self, a Republican who has sought to ban Sharia law and stop a Dallas mosque.

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Developments in this update

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  1. FBI Arrests 17-Year-Old Accused of Planning to Kill Congressman, ISIS Inspired Attack

    Headline from The Daily Signal ·

  2. Newest

    Texas congressman target of teen's assassination plot

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Teen Arrested in Alleged ISIS, Self Plot (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    The FBI arrested and charged a 17-year-old from McKinney, Texas, accused of planning to assassinate Rep. Keith Self at an event and carry out a broader ISIS-inspired attack in North Texas. The teen, who investigators say acquired a firearm, remains in federal custody; Self said he and his family are…

  2. Just the News

    FBI alleges teen plotted assassination of Texas congressman, terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, has been behind legislation aimed at Islamic extremism, including a non-binding resolution that denounces Sharia law and opposes its implementation within the United States.

  3. Just the News

    Texas teen allegedly charged in plot to shoot Texas Rep Self, carry out ISIS-related terror attack (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, has been behind legislation aimed at Islamic extremism, including a non-binding resolution that denounces Sharia law and opposes its implementation within the United States.

  4. Breitbart News

    Exclusive — Juvenile Arrested by FBI for ISIS Terror Attack Plot May Have Also Planned to Assassinate Sharia-Free America Caucus Co-Founder Rep. Keith Self (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A Dallas-area juvenile arrested by the FBI for planning a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS may also have been planning to assassinate Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), the co-founder and co-chair of the Sharia-Free America Caucus, according to information reviewed by Breitbart News.

  5. Townhall

  6. Fox News

    Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The 17-year-old suspect allegedly acquired a firearm and planned to target Rep. Keith Self at an event while plotting a separate ISIS attack.

  7. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    FBI arrests McKinney teen accused of plotting to assassinate North Texas U.S. Rep. Keith Self (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A 17-year-old from McKinney is accused of plotting to assassinate North Texas Congressman Keith Self, confirmed to NBC 5 by Self’s campaign officials. This comes as the Republican lawmaker is currently running for his third term representing Texas’ third congressional district.

  8. New York Post

    Texas teen inspired by ISIS to plot assassination of Rep. Keith Self, pushing for Sharia-free America: feds (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A recently radicalized Texas teen allegedly plotted to assassinate a Republican congressman on behalf of ISIS, according to the feds.

  9. The Daily Signal

    FBI Arrests 17-Year-Old Accused of Planning to Kill Congressman, ISIS Inspired Attack (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old in Texas for allegedly plotting to murder Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS. According to local reports, the unidentified teenager had been on the FBI’s radar for some time, but after he acquired a firearm, agents …

  10. Revolver News

  11. The Daily Caller

    ISIS-Inspired Teen Allegedly Plotted To Murder GOP Congressman Behind Sharia-Free Caucus (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    ‘quacks like a duck’

  12. Conservative Review

    Report: Teen Plotted To Assassinate Texas GOP Congressman On Behalf Of ISIS (opens Conservative Review)

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    Conservative Review's feed description

    A teenager plotted to assassinate a Republican congressman from Texas on behalf of ISIS, according to federal agents. A local ABC affiliate reported on Wednesday that the FBI had arrested a 17-year-old resident of McKinney for planning to kill Rep.

  13. KVIA El Paso

    Texas teen arrested for alleged plot to assassinate congressman (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    AUSTIN (KVIA) -- A 17-year-old from Texas was arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate a congressman and commit a terrorist attack, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday. Gov. Abbott said the teen is from McKinney, Texas, which is near Dallas.

  14. Washington Examiner

    17-year-old arrested, accused of ISIS-backed assassination plot against Rep. Keith Self (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    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…

  15. News Nation Now

    Texas congressman target of teen's assassination plot (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    A teen allegedly sought to kill Rep. Keith Self, a Republican who has sought to ban Sharia law and stop a Dallas mosque.

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