FBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to kill Rep. Keith Self

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How did the left and right cover FBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to…?

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Is FBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to… left or right?

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Is the coverage of FBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to… biased?

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Which outlets covered FBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to…?

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What crime was the McKinney teenager accused of?

Federal investigators say the 17‑year‑old was arrested for plotting an ISIS‑inspired assassination of U.S. Rep. Keith Self and for planning a broader terrorist attack in North Texas.

What target was the teen planning to attack?

The teenager intended to kill Rep. Keith Self at a public event scheduled for 17 October in North Texas, according to federal sources.

Did Rep. Self say he was in danger?

Rep. Keith Self said he was never in danger and praised the FBI for acting quickly to stop the alleged plot, as reported by a centre‑rated outlet.

Did the teen obtain a weapon?

Right‑rated digests state the teen acquired a firearm as part of the plot, while centre‑rated digests do not mention a weapon.