Secret Service Faces Record Threat Surge | Savannah News

The U.S. Secret Service is in overdrive, launching over 10,000 investigations this year to protect high-profile figures amid a surge in threats—ten times more mental health interventions than last year. With volatile conditions fueled by online threats, foreign actors, lone wolves, and ideology, the agency is racing to stay ahead using cutting-edge tech like drone defenses. The pressure mounts as major events loom, including the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—rescheduled after a recent assassination attempt on a former president, the third in just a year. They’ve also foiled a plot targeting a White House birthday celebration, underscoring the relentless, high-stakes vigilance required to keep America’s leaders safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b8ed0823fd441c3