FBI Says It Foiled ISIS Plot to Attack New York Congress Building

FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency foiled an ISIS plot to attack the Congress building in New York state. The plot involved using explosives at the building and attempting to cause the highest possible number of casualties while senators were meeting, according to Patel. Patel said the plot had reached an advanced stage before intelligence operations prevented it. He did not provide further details about the investigation or whether any suspects had been arrested. The FBI director's announcement indicated that authorities were monitoring ISIS plans targeting federal facilities in the United States. The statement did not specify the timing of the alleged plot or identify those responsible.