One Thing: New Orleans, ISIS, and 2025’s Violent Start

Katie Bo Lillis, a CNN Senior Reporter and expert on ISIS and terrorism, dives into the devastating New Orleans truck attack that marred the New Year celebrations. She highlights the ongoing allure of ISIS for vulnerable individuals despite its decline. The discussion reveals the alarming progression of radicalization from personal trauma to extremist ideology. Lillis also differentiates between ISIS-inspired and directed attacks, emphasizing the intelligence community's struggle to address these threats while grappling with security vulnerabilities in modern society.