Latest "extremism" stories

Oath Keeper Army vet Rhodes’ jail term too short, says Justice Dept

While Rhodes received a long sentence for seditious conspiracy and other convictions, the 18-year term was below federal guidelines' recommendations.

14 hours ago

Republican effort to cut DoD watchdog alarms anti-extremism advocates

A Republican congressman wants to eliminate a federal watchdog that investigates how the Pentagon handles diversity, equity and extremism.

By Nikki Wentling

2 days ago

Spot troops on your street? It’s likely a parade, not martial law.

Martial law remains a murky area “ripe for misinformation.” Legal experts and lawmakers explain why Congress, cops and courts likely wouldn't stand for it.

By Allison P. Erickson and Nikki Wentling

11 days ago

Failed military recruits prove deadly outliers

The gunman in a mass killing in Allen, Texas, is among 32 recruits who washed out of the military and went on to commit extremist crimes.

By Nikki Wentling

3 weeks ago

Marine veteran pleads guilty to Jan 6. Capitol assault charge

James Russell Davis, self-proclaimed Proud Boys member and Marine veteran, is the latest vet to plead guilty to charges related to the Capitol assault.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

4 weeks ago

Soldier pleads guilty to planning ISIS attacks on US troops

Federal authorities arrested Pfc. Cole Bridges in 2021 for attempting to help the Islamic State plan and execute attacks.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

4 weeks ago