Latest "extremism" stories

Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’

“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”

By Irene Loewenson

3 weeks ago

Congress considers ‘very severe rollback’ of military’s DEI programs

Dozens of human rights and veterans organizations urged Congress to strike 22 anti-DEI proposals from the 2024 defense appropriations bill.

By Nikki Wentling

8 weeks ago

Marine veteran agrees to plea deal in January 6 Capitol riot case

In one video, the veteran uses a bullhorn to direct the crowd, yelling, “If you have a weapon, you need to get your weapon!”

By Allison P. Erickson

8 weeks ago

Marine veteran Ray Epps pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge

Ray Epps, who claimed in a lawsuit that Fox News made him a scapegoat for the Capitol riot, was charged with disorderly conduct on restricted grounds.

2 months ago

Did you take part in DoD’s extremism stand-down? What did you think?

We want to hear from you for a future article.

By Nikki Wentling and Allison P. Erickson

3 months ago

Sentencing delayed for Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio

Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio’s sentencing for orchestrating the group’s attack on the U.S. Capitol has been delayed until Sept. 5.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

3 months ago