ISIS-related news out of Maryland today:

A Maryland man received at least $8,700 from Islamic State operatives overseas and planned to use the money to launch an attack in the United States as part of a pledge of loyalty to the militant group, prosecutors said on Monday.
The case, which comes at a time of heightened concerns about domestic plots after the deadly attack this month in San Bernardino, Calif., is unusual because of the international financial transactions, officials said. The suspect, Mohamed Elshinawy, 30, who lives outside Baltimore and was born in Egypt, was arrested on Friday after a five-month F.B.I. investigation that included tracking of his finances and online communications.
In the past two years, prosecutors have brought cases against more than 75 people in the United States over accusations that they supported the Islamic State or other militant groups. While officials said they had uncovered no specific plans by Mr. Elshinawy for an attack, the case against him appears to be one of the most serious because of the extent of his contacts with overseas militants.

It’s worth remembering that domestic terror arrests have surged, and FBI Director James Comey sees the greatest threat since 9/11:

FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday that the U.S. is at its greatest threat level from terrorist groups since 9/11.
Comey shared the information at a Senate FBI oversight hearing after Sen. Lindsey Graham questioned him on his agency’s knowledge of terrorism.
“Do you agree with the following statement: There are more terrorist organizations with men, equipment and safe havens, along with desire to attack the American homeland, anytime since 9/11?” the South Carolina Republican asked.
“I agree,” Comey said.

No one should doubt that ISIS is determined to hit us again, and so long as it remains an inspiration to radicals everywhere, not even the most competent and vigilant law enforcement officers can track every threat.