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‘Toxic’ politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says
The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.
Proud Boys, other far-right groups use Texas convoy as rallying cry
The 'Take Our Border Back' protest convoy is being used as a recruiting tool by fringe groups that advocate for violence against migrants.
Troops do not have an extremism problem, but veterans do, study finds
Even a single incident of violent extremism by a service member can lead to significant negative repercussions for the nation as a whole, the study found.
Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say
While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.
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.”
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.
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!”
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.
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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