Lora Ries
Coverage of Lora Ries in the Nexus archive.
- American ‘jihad’ fueled by 'risky source' inside US borders, warns national security expert
A national security expert warns of a 'risky source' contributing to terrorist activity inside the US after an Iraqi militia leader was charged with directing terror attacks. The expert cites vetting failures and a generous social welfare system as factors that leave the US vulnerable to terrorism. The charges against Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi include orchestrating nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe.
- American ‘jihad’ fueled by 'risky source' inside US borders, warns national security expert
A national security expert warns of a 'risky source' contributing to terrorist activity inside the US after an Iraqi militia leader was charged with directing terror attacks. The expert cites vetting failures and generous social welfare systems as vulnerabilities. The US has arrested several Iranian nationals with ties to terrorism in the past year.
- Woman exposed running visa fraud scheme spanning years, posing as immigration officer
A 29-year-old Texas woman, Mayra Collins, is facing federal fraud charges for a multi-year visa fraud scheme involving impersonating immigration officers and Border Patrol agents. She allegedly defrauded victims by promising expedited visas and fake job opportunities, leading to potential prison time and fines. The case highlights systemic issues in U.S. immigration bureaucracy, according to experts.