U.S. Department of Homeland Security official defended Afghan screening, said alleged plot appears to be an isolated case.
The reports have increased criticism of the Biden Administration at a time when immigration has become a key topic in the close presidential race.
Oklahomans will soon head to the polls to decide on the lawmakers who will represent them at the state Capitol.
Afghan-born man who resided in an Oklahoma City suburb reportedly told agents he planned to target a large crowd.
Following the arrest of two Afghan men living in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day terrorism plot, questions have arisen about a recent security upgrade at the Oklahoma County Election Board.
With less than a month before Election Day, election officials are encouraging people to make sure their voter registration is up to date or to register for the first time. The deadline to register to vote is Friday,
Oklahomans will soon head to the polls to decide on the lawmakers who will represent them at the state Capitol.
Researchers said that low voter turnout among demographics can lead to poor representation at the polls or election results that favor some over others.
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City told investigators after his arrest Monday that he had planned his attack to coincide with Election Day next month, according to charging documents.
An Afghan national living in Oklahoma City was charged with conspiring to conduct a terrorist attack on Election Day in the U.S. on behalf of ISIS.
Suspect allegedly liquidated his family’s assets, resettled family members overseas, in preparation for attack