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The SDN Sunday Threat Matrix: 7-27-25

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Based on the latest available data from credible conservative news sources and relevant platforms over the past seven days (July 20–27, 2025), the top three emerging national security threats to the United States are:

(1) Critical: Potential escalation of lone wolf terrorist attacks tied to foreign testing phases, with implications for a larger homeland attack (9/11 2.0), as suggested by X posts and supported by European incidents;

(2) Severe: Domestic violent crime spikes linked to unsecured borders, exemplified by a recent Michigan stabbing incident; and

(3) Substantial: Ongoing threats from foreign-backed plots, including Iranian influence, amid heightened global tensions. Specific incidents and developments are detailed below, drawing from Fox News, Breitbart, and other listed sources.