Lawmakers are raising new concerns about potential terror threats after the arrest of an Afghan national accused of planning an Election Day attack. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., highlighted issues with the vetting process for foreign nationals, expressing worries about the rushed entry of individuals following the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Sen. Mullin emphasized the need for proper vetting procedures, citing the case of Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, who was charged with conspiring to support ISIS and planning a terrorist act on U.S. soil. Tawhedi, who arrived in the U.S. in 2021, allegedly used his family's assets to fund his activities, including purchasing firearms and arranging travel for his family back to Afghanistan.
