Russian actors tried to stir anti-military sentiments, among other tactics, to sow political division, according to the Justice Department. He is the first Capitol riot defendant to be resentenced following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the government’s use of a federal obstruction law. New guidelines aim to streamline the process to report extremism, which has been inconsistent across the services. An acquaintance tipped off the FBI after seeing the Marine veteran promote his book on Facebook. Authorities allege a Fort Liberty soldier lied when he said he didn't belong to a group dedicated to overthrowing the U.S. government. Five men, including four with military experience, have been convicted in the plot. Vance is the first veteran of the enlisted ranks to run on a major-party ticket since Al Gore in 2000. Vets groups united Monday to remind Americans that they all share a duty in “lowering the temperature” of today’s political discourse. From secret Pentagon leaks to radicalization in the military community, Discord is continuing to grapple with keeping bad actors off the popular platform. The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities. Load More
