Latest "extremism" stories

Members of the Oath Keepers extremist group stand on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Army vet, Oath Keepers leader gets 18 years for plotting Jan. 6 attack

Lengthy jail sentences show judges will hold those responsible for deadly violence of Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

By Allison P. Erickson and Nikki Wentling

2 days ago

Rand survey finds level of extremism among veterans same as public

The survey asked about white supremacy, black nationalism, the Proud Boys, and Antifa, as well as the QAnon and Great Replacement conspiracy theories.

By Nikki Wentling and Leo Shane III

5 days ago

German Spy chief warns Russia stoking anti-government mood

German security agencies have disrupted many plots in recent years by groups accused of planning attacks on government targets and critical infrastructure.

By Frank Jordans, The Associated Press

6 days ago

Feds holding alleged Discord leaker Jack Teixeira until trial

The decision came after prosecutors argued that Teixeira hid violent and racist views revealed in his online social media accounts.

By Allison P. Erickson

9 days ago

Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, due back in court

A judge will decide if a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking classified military documents will remain behind bars awaiting trial.

9 days ago

Extremists granted tax-exempt status, even an Oath Keepers foundation

The First Amendment and the lack of a clear divide between what counts as an educational mission can lead to approved applications from extremist groups.

By Elizabeth Schmidt, UMass Amherst

9 days ago