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Secret Service Warns of Surge in Threats | Washington DC News
The Secret Service is sounding the alarm as threat levels hit record highs — a 40% surge in protective intelligence cases since January, with Director Sean Curran calling it the most intense environment he’s seen in 24 years. Behind the numbers: a flood of online chatter, lone actors, political rage, foreign interference, and mental health crises. The agency is treating every report seriously, watching for warning signs like obsession, escalating anger, or paranoia — not just direct threats. They’re also racing to counter new dangers like drones with cutting-edge tech, and expanding their…
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