U.S. spy agencies warn of growing domestic terrorism threat

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - U.S. spy agencies said on Wednesday that racially motivated extremists and militia extremists present the most lethal domestic terrorism threats, and warned that the threats could grow this year.

The assessment issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said racially motivated extremists were most likely to conduct major attacks against civilians, while militia members typically target police and government personnel and buildings.

(Reporting by Mark Hosenball; Editing by Tim Ahmann)

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