Politics Apr 09 In this era of political violence, candidate security costs are higher, new report says By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Jan 26 Man charged with assaulting Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Donald Trump would deport him. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Politics Oct 28 WATCH: Senate committee holds hearing on political violence in aftermath of Charlie Kirk killing A Senate subcommittee hearing on political violence is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Politics Oct 01 Watch 5:07 New poll shows striking change in Americans' views on political violence A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that nearly a third of Americans believe that political violence may be necessary to set the country on track. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, a professor who studies polarization and extremism, said the rising support for political… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Oct 01 There's a growing number of Americans who think violence might be necessary to get the country back on track Nearly a third of Americans – 30% – say people may have to resort to violence in order to get the country back on track, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. By Matt Loffman
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 14 Analysis: Why Charlie Kirk's killing could embolden more political violence By Arie Perliger, Alfonso Serrano, The Conversation Kirk’s killing reflects a broader political impasse in the U.S., where a significant percentage of the population supports political violence of some form. 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
Sep 12 Watch 9:36 How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk's killing By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million… Continue watching
Sep 12 How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into 'a long, dark history' By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows numerous instances of political violence. Continue reading