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The acting deputy DHS secretary said that the department is closely monitoring for domestic violent extremist threats ahead of the Super Bowl but said there have no credible threats so far. At this time, one particular area of concern is domestic violent extremism. While there is no specific or credible threat to Super Bowl LV, it is a high-profile event and security preparations are designed accordingly, acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoske told reporters Wednesday at a joint news conference with the NFL and law enforcement officials in Tampa, Florida, where the event is being held.