World Dec 15 Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow The Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations. By David Klepper, Associated Press
Nation Dec 15 Federal authorities arrest 4 suspected extremists in New Year's Eve bombing plot across Southern California The group allegedly plotted to set off a series of bombings on New Year's Eve and target ICE agents and vehicles. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 21 The Coast Guard planned to change how it described swastikas and nooses. Then came the outcry and an updated policy The U.S. Coast Guard has released a new, firmer policy addressing the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses just hours after it was publicly revealed that it made plans to describe them as “potentially divisive" — a term… By Konstantin Toropin, Lisa Mascaro, Susan Haigh, Associated Press
Nation Nov 03 Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area According to a 72-page criminal complaint unsealed in federal court, the men had scouted LGBTQ+ bars in Ferndale, a Detroit suburb. By Ed White, Associated Press
Sep 20 Analysis: What data shows about political extremist violence By Art Jipson, Paul J. Becker, The Conversation Policymakers and the public need reliable evidence and actual data to understand the reality of politically motivated violence. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 6:49 Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security… Continue watching
Oct 14 FEMA adjusts hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after workers threatened By Gary D. Robertson, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Monday that it received a call Saturday about a man with an assault rifle who made a comment “about possibly harming" employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency working in the… Continue reading
Mar 07 In Biden's final State of the Union before the election, a look back at his inauguration pledges By Hannah Grabenstein, Jenna Cohen Much has changed in the three years since President Joe Biden first shared his vision for the country. Continue reading
Dec 20 Right-wing social media platform Parler plans to relaunch early 2024 By Associated Press The right-wing friendly app, which was temporarily booted offline following the Jan. 6 insurrection, has been offline since April after it was purchased by the digital media conglomerate Starboard. Continue reading