Texas Gov. Abbott warns Iranian ‘sleeper cells’ must be taken ‘seriously’

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday warned that the possibility of Iranian “sleeper cells” is being “seriously” evaluated in the Lone Star state. Sleeper cells are foreign actors who live under the radar until called on to carry out a mission or attack.  In Texas, federal authorities are investigating a Sunday shooting in Austin…

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Texas Gov. Abbott warns Iranian ‘sleeper cells’ must be taken ‘seriously’

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday warned that the possibility of Iranian “sleeper cells” is being “seriously” evaluated in the Lone Star state. Sleeper cells are foreign actors who live under the radar until called on to carry out a mission or attack.  In Texas, federal authorities are investigating a Sunday shooting in Austin…