The threat environment in the United States “remains high” ahead of the November presidential election and conflict in the Middle East, according to a new assessment by the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS believes that extremists will be motivated by policy grievances, which have also led to an uptick in the targeting of election officials. The overall threat environment in the

We are, of course, aware that that anniversary may add even more fuel to an already challenging and heightened threat environment,” a DHS official said.