AUTOMATED SUMMARY
Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old from Texas accused of planning to assassinate Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and carry out a separate ISIS-linked attack in North Texas. The arrest happened on Oct. 5 after the suspect allegedly obtained a firearm, according to federal sources cited by local outlet WFAA.
Self thanked the FBI and law enforcement in a post on X and said he and his family are safe. The alleged attack was reportedly set for Oct. 17, and the suspect remains in federal custody with his name withheld.
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