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Sullivan: ‘It’s Too Soon to Tell’ if Texas Synagogue Hostage Situation Part of Broader Extremist Threat
The president said he will answer more questions regarding the incident at his press conference on Wednesday.
Two Teens Arrested in UK in Connection to Texas Synagogue Hostage Standoff: Report
The tense standoff lasted for about 10 hours, part of which was captured on a Facebook live stream of the services. Akram was fatally shot by an FBI team after all four hostages were safely released from the synagogue.
Footage Emerges of Moment Three Hostages Escaped Texas Synagogue
Seconds after, FBI agents in military-style gear stormed the building. The agents were later identified as an “elite hostage rescue force” flown in by the Bureau.
Texas Rabbi: Captor Grew “Belligerent” Late in Standoff
Akram could be heard for a time ranting on a Facebook livestream of the services and demanding the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist suspected of having ties to al-Qaida who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any entity
From: Axios Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Monday prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any "entity,"…