Islamic extremism

Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) confirmed he and his family are safe after a 17-year-old from McKinney was arrested by the FBI on Oct. 5 in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate him. Self's campaign said investigators believe the teen had been radicalized and was separately planning an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack; the alleged target was an Oct. 17 chili cook-off fundraiser Self attended as planned. Self, campaigning for a third term, said the threat has increased his security awareness but won't deter his campaign. His opponent, Evan Hunt, condemned the plot. The teen's identity remains undisclosed as the investigation continues.