Government Accountability

Federal Hate Crime Charges Highlight Threats Against American and Allied Security

By Economics Desk | August 7, 2025

The indictment of Elías Rodríguez for the murder of two Israeli embassy employees exposes critical gaps in protecting American soil and our allies from violent extremism.

In a sobering reminder that threats to American security often come cloaked in ideological justifications, federal authorities have charged Elías Rodríguez, accused of fatally shooting two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., with hate crimes resulting in death. This case lays bare the urgent need to prioritize national sovereignty and the protection of our diplomats and allies. How Could This Attack Happen on America's Capital Streets? On May 21, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, dedicated staffers at the Israeli Embassy, were gunned down outside a Jewish museum — a horrific attack that has shaken the core of...

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