'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats
4 years, 1 month ago

'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats

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'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images President Biden is reviewing the U.S. government's response to domestic extremism, including threats that gained traction under President Donald Trump. "My sense of that alert is that it was probably a long time coming," says Chris Krebs, who was a top DHS official appointed by Trump and then fired by Trump for accurately saying that last year's election was secure. Believing the former president's lies about his election defeat — known as the "big lie" — as well as the QAnon conspiracy theory and other falsehoods, they mingled with extremist groups in what analysts view as "mass radicalization." Sponsor Message The Biden administration's review of the U.S. government's capacity to fight domestic extremism is likely to find less robust capabilities than it has for international terrorism.

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Misogyny and violence against women identified as gateways to extremism, leaked Home Office report says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Misogyny and violence against women identified as gateways to extremism, leaked Home Office report says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Those include spreading misinformation, influencing racism, and involvement in “an online subculture called the …

US faces persistent ISIS threat after deadly New Orleans Attack
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US faces persistent ISIS threat after deadly New Orleans Attack

India Today  

The tragic New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans has renewed fears about terrorism in the United States. The Changing Nature of Terrorism The New Orleans attack underscores the evolving tactics of ISIS, which no longer controls large territories but operates through decentralized cells. ISIS’s influence extends beyond physical attacks, with the group leveraging social media platforms like TikTok and …

Trump accused of encouraging 'domestic terrorism' during early morning Fox interview
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump accused of encouraging 'domestic terrorism' during early morning Fox interview

Raw Story  

The entire panel on MSNBC's "The Weekend" reacted with dismay and disgust after watching a clip of Donald Trump seemingly approving of violence if Judge Juan Merchan sends him to jail as the result of his conviction on 34 felony counts. In a taped interview with the hosts of Fox & Friends run early Sunday morning, the former president was …

Democracy expert points to 'red flag signaling imminent danger' with Trump's rhetoric
1 year ago

Democracy expert points to 'red flag signaling imminent danger' with Trump's rhetoric

Raw Story  

Those high-profile Republicans who are twisting Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comments to be more palatable are part of the problem, a democracy expert said on Sunday. Trygve Olson, the author of the Lincoln Democracy Institute's research project, the "Democracy Index," responded to ex-GOP governor Scott Walker's attempt to paint Trump's use of "bloodbath" as using an alternative definition about "economic disasters." …

Political violence in America isn’t going away anytime soon
2 years, 4 months ago

Political violence in America isn’t going away anytime soon

Raw Story  

warning about the threat of political violence heading into the 2022 midterm elections was issued to state and local law enforcement officials by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 28, 2022. As a researcher taking a critical and apolitical eye toward security issues, I believe the rise in contemporary right-wing political extremism – and violence – began with …

Feds Warn Of Increased Domestic Extremist Threat As Midterms Approach
2 years, 9 months ago

Feds Warn Of Increased Domestic Extremist Threat As Midterms Approach

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The U.S. was in a “heightened threat environment” already, and these factors may worsen the situation, DHS said …

US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms
2 years, 9 months ago

US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The U.S. was in a “heightened threat environment” already, and these factors may worsen the situation, DHS said in the latest …

US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms
2 years, 9 months ago

US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of …

Biden team promises new approach to extremism, but critics see old patterns
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden team promises new approach to extremism, but critics see old patterns

NPR  

Biden team promises new approach to extremism, but critics see old patterns Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images There is widespread agreement that domestic extremism poses a grave threat. Sponsor Message Billed as an entirely new approach to prevention, top officials say it puts local communities at the center in the fight against the spread …

US faces ‘heightened threat’ in holiday season, DHS says
3 years, 4 months ago

US faces ‘heightened threat’ in holiday season, DHS says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. faces a “heightened threat environment” from domestic extremists and people inspired by foreign terrorist groups with the approach of the holiday season, the Department of Homeland Security warned Wednesday. While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the …

Bush Condemns Domestic And Foreign Extremism On 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks
3 years, 6 months ago

Bush Condemns Domestic And Foreign Extremism On 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President George W. Bush drew a parallel between foreign and domestic extremists in his speech to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. “There is little cultural overlap between violent extremists abroad and violent extremists at home,” Bush said, “but in their disdain for pluralism, in their disregard for human …

Biden administration pushes plan to combat domestic terror
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden administration pushes plan to combat domestic terror

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of threats from domestic terrorists, including the sharing of intelligence within law enforcement agencies, and will work with tech companies to eliminate terrorist content online as part of a nationwide strategy to combat domestic terrorism. Administration officials said the Justice Department had also implemented a new system to “methodically …

US unveils strategy to confront ‘domestic terror’ threats
3 years, 9 months ago

US unveils strategy to confront ‘domestic terror’ threats

Al Jazeera  

White nationalists pose the greatest threat, says the Justice Department which may recommend passage of ‘domestic terror’ law. Biden said in a statement: “Domestic terrorism — driven by hate, bigotry, and other forms of extremism — is a stain on the soul of America … It goes against everything our country strives for and it poses a direct challenge to …

Garland announces national strategy to combat domestic terrorism
3 years, 9 months ago

Garland announces national strategy to combat domestic terrorism

CNN  

CNN — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday announced a new strategy to combat domestic terrorism after the Biden administration completed a sweeping assessment of the threat posed by domestic violent extremism following the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. He continued: “We must not only bring our federal resources to bear, we must adopt a broader societal response …

US to increase tracking of domestic extremism on social media
3 years, 10 months ago

US to increase tracking of domestic extremism on social media

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. DHS in recent weeks has announced a new office in its intelligence …

US intelligence report says election fraud claims ‘will almost certainly’ spur more violence by domestic extremists
4 years ago

US intelligence report says election fraud claims ‘will almost certainly’ spur more violence by domestic extremists

CNN  

CNN — US intelligence agencies believe that “narratives of fraud in the recent general election” and “the emboldening impact of the violent breach of the US Capitol” will “almost certainly” spur domestic extremists to try to engage in additional acts of violence this year, according to the unclassified summary of a new joint assessment released Wednesday. The summary was released …

Domestic terrorism poses an ‘elevated’ threat in 2021, intelligence report warns
4 years ago

Domestic terrorism poses an ‘elevated’ threat in 2021, intelligence report warns

LA Times  

Supporters of President Trump breached the Capitol on Jan. 6. The report said the main threat was posed by domestic extremists motivated by enduring “biases against minority populations and perceived government overreach,” echoing alarms raised by federal law enforcement officials in recent months. “The problem of domestic terrorism has been metastasizing across the country for a long time now,” Wray …

FBI Director Says Domestic Extremism ‘Metastasizing’ Around The Country
4 years ago

FBI Director Says Domestic Extremism ‘Metastasizing’ Around The Country

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers Tuesday that domestic extremism has been “metastasizing” around the country, saying the number of domestic terrorism investigations has grown “significantly” since he took over the agency three years ago. “The problem of domestic terrorism has been metastasizing across the country for a long time now, and it’s not going away anytime …

Activists wary of broader law enforcement after Capitol riot
4 years, 1 month ago

Activists wary of broader law enforcement after Capitol riot

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As federal officials grapple with …

US issues terrorism advisory over ‘heightened threat’ following Biden inauguration
4 years, 1 month ago

US issues terrorism advisory over ‘heightened threat’ following Biden inauguration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Department of Homeland Security has issued a terrorism advisory …

Terror Bulletin Warns Of More Politically Motivated Violence After Biden Inauguration
4 years, 1 month ago

Terror Bulletin Warns Of More Politically Motivated Violence After Biden Inauguration

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election. The department did not cite a specific threat, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” in the …

US warns of more ‘domestic extremist’ violence in months ahead
4 years, 1 month ago

US warns of more ‘domestic extremist’ violence in months ahead

Al Jazeera  

A federal bulletin says Capitol riot could inspire further violence as far right seethes over Trump’s loss. The United States could face a heightened threat of domestic extremist violence for weeks from people angry at Donald Trump’s election defeat and inspired by the deadly storming of the US Capitol, the Department of Homeland Security warned on Wednesday. The advisory comes …

DHS Warns Of 'Heightened Threat Environment' From Domestic Violent Extremists
4 years, 1 month ago

DHS Warns Of 'Heightened Threat Environment' From Domestic Violent Extremists

NPR  

DHS Warns Of 'Heightened Threat Environment' From Domestic Violent Extremists Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin on Wednesday warning of a continued threat from domestic violent extremists. The bulletin did not cite any specific threat but described "a heightened threat environment …

Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in US
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in US

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has directed his intelligence community to study …

Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups

Al Jazeera  

Top law enforcement and intelligence officials will look into the threats weeks after a riot at the US Capitol. Weeks after a violent pro-Donald Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, President Joe Biden is directing law enforcement and intelligence officials to conduct a full assessment of the threat of domestic violent ideologies in the United States, the White House announced …

‘Storm the Capitol’: Violence organised on social media as warnings of far-right post-election went unheard
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Storm the Capitol’: Violence organised on social media as warnings of far-right post-election went unheard

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But in the days before a violent mob breached the US Capitol and stormed …

Biden calls Capitol rioters ‘domestic terrorists’ radicalised by Trump’s ‘attack’ on democracy
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden calls Capitol rioters ‘domestic terrorists’ radicalised by Trump’s ‘attack’ on democracy

The Independent  

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Why Biden should consider the far right as grave a security threat as Isis
4 years, 4 months ago

Why Biden should consider the far right as grave a security threat as Isis

The Independent  

The alleged plot described by prosecutors is terrifying. The rise of the violent far right throughout the western world is one of the most disturbing and dangerous developments of recent years, a trend encouraged by Donald Trump, who famously urged one group of armed far-right militants, the so-called Proud Boys, to “stand by” on election day. One way that the …

Federal law enforcement sounded alarm on far-right and white supremacist threats in US for months
4 years, 5 months ago

Federal law enforcement sounded alarm on far-right and white supremacist threats in US for months

The Independent  

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2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence
5 years, 2 months ago

2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence

NPR  

2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images The torch-wielding racists who marched on Charlottesville, Va., two years ago showed the ugly new face of the far right. National 4 White Supremacists Charged In Deadly 2017 Charlottesville Rally 4 White Supremacists Charged In Deadly …

5 Takeaways About The Trump Administration's Response To Far-Right Extremism
5 years, 9 months ago

5 Takeaways About The Trump Administration's Response To Far-Right Extremism

NPR  

5 Takeaways About The Trump Administration's Response To Far-Right Extremism Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee questioned senior FBI and Homeland Security officials this week about their response to white supremacist violence. Federal agents do take this seriously – even if the White House doesn't President Donald Trump consistently downplays the …

Experts: Global extremism threat has grown since 9/11
6 years, 6 months ago

Experts: Global extremism threat has grown since 9/11

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Extremism poses a greater global threat today than it did 17 years ago, despite costly U.S. military action overseas, according to members of the U.S. government commission that investigated the Sept. 11 attacks. Members of the more recently constituted task force include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, and former U.S. …

US urges global partnership to fight violent extremism India TV News
10 years, 1 month ago

US urges global partnership to fight violent extremism India TV News

India TV News  

Washington: With a global summit to counter violent extremism under way, US Secretary of State John Kerry called for building a "global partnership" to give a collective response to the rising threat of extremism. "This summit at the White House and State Department would expand the global conversation and, more important, adopt -- an action agenda that identifies, shares and …

Mideast Violence Prompts Calls For New U.S. Policy
12 years, 6 months ago

Mideast Violence Prompts Calls For New U.S. Policy

NPR  

Mideast Violence Prompts Calls For New U.S. Policy toggle caption Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters/Landov The protests and violence aimed at U.S. interests in the Middle East have set off a domestic debate about what the U.S. could or should do to relate to new political movements in the region. Radical Islamists Exploiting Frustrations And the U.S. has to figure out …

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