
The quiet war: How terror has evolved since Sept 11
Fox News
Terrorist organizations use advanced technology and messaging apps to threaten homeland security in the post-9/11 era.
Republican August Pfluger represents Texas's 11th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He sits on the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and is the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
After graduating, I went on to serve as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, flying combat missions in the F-22 against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Twenty-four years later, the lessons I learned from that fateful day and throughout my combat service remain etched in memory, serving as a reminder that our enemies are always watching, adapting and waiting patiently in the shadows.
This reality guides my work today as a member of Congress and chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, where troubling trends confirm that terror threats remain very real. Our system is blinking red, alerting us to take action.













