The U.S. Secret Service is warning that threats against government officials and protected events have reached unprecedented levels as Washington prepares for the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting one of the most extensive security operations in the agency's recent history.
According to CNN, the Secret Service has opened approximately 10,000 protective intelligence cases since January, representing nearly a 40% increase compared with the same period last year. Officials say the surge reflects a sharp rise in threats directed at protectees, major public events, and government institutions. The White House Correspondents' Dinner, originally postponed earlier this year, is now set to take place Friday, July 24, under significantly heightened security.
