Secret Service warns of record threat level

The Secret Service warned on Wednesday that threat levels to protectees are at the highest recorded levels and raised concerns about the increasing security concerns posed by drones.

During a media briefing, officials stated that nationwide threat levels against protectees, ranging from President Donald Trump to Supreme Court justices, have skyrocketed by roughly 40% over the same time period last year.

Officials told reporters that the threats are “increasing in volume and complexity,” adding that they have handled a record 10,000 threat-related cases this year.