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DeSantis Launch Signals Culture-War Campaign

By Philip Elliott

The U.S. Security-Clearance Process Has a Digital Blind Spot

By Vera Bergengruen

Why Republicans Are Overreaching So Hard

By Philip Elliott

The Violent History of Waco, the Infamous Site of Trump's Next Rally

By Olivia B. Waxman
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Trump Waco Rally Spurs Anti-Government Base

As a potential indictment looms, Trump's plan to hold a rally in Waco, Texas, is one of multiple moves animating anti-government movements.

By Brian Bennett

Waco Is Now a Pilgrimage Site for the Patriot Movement

Thirty years after the siege that helped inspire today’s militias, Waco has become a tourist attraction.

By Kevin Cook

Teen Detained in Singapore for Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack

An 18-year-old student was arrested in December after authorities determined that he posed an “imminent security threat.”

By Sing Yee Ong / Bloomberg

Extremists Raise $6 Million On Crowdfunding Sites

An analysis of 324 fundraising campaigns found that white supremacists, neo-Nazis, militias, QAnon conspiracists, and far-right groups were able to raise millions of dollars across 10 platforms

By Vera Bergengruen

Christian Nationalism's Popularity Should Be a Wake Up Call

The rise of Christian Nationalism has predictable cycles, but its popularity poses unprecedented threats, writes Jared Yates Sexton.

By Jared Yates Sexton

The Digital Trail of New Mexico Political Shooting Suspect

“Us true American Nationalists will prevail, because you will have to kill us to stop us.”

By Vera Bergengruen

Brazil Attack Shows Trump's Jan. 6 Blueprint

Bolsonaro emulated Trump for years, including in defeat.

By Philip Elliott

Why a Group of Christians Is Fighting the Growing Threat of Christian Nationalism

This is “a high-tide moment for Christian nationalism in our time," says Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.

By Vera Bergengruen

Amid Antisemitism, Hanukkah Celebrations Carry New Weight

In a year when antisemitism made headlines, American Jews are approaching a public celebration of faith with both fear and defiance

By Anisha Kohli

Germany's QAnon-Inspired Plot Shows How Coup Conspiracies Are Going Global

The movement mirrors the one that led hundreds of Americans to storm the U.S. Capitol.

By Vera Bergengruen

The Oath Keepers' Leader Was Just Convicted. The Far Right Will Keep Thriving

The conviction won't dampen an anti-government movement that has moved on from the Oath Keepers

By Vera Bergengruen

Unease on Campaign Trail After Pelosi Attack

After shocking events like the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, the security bubble often tightens for candidates and even campaign staff.

By Philip Elliott

Prominent GOP Figures Mock Paul Pelosi Attack

The mean-spirited digs helped spread debunked claims about the attack, as Nancy Pelosi's husband remained hospitalized with a skull fracture.

By Brian Bennett

What Would Trump be Like Back on Twitter?

Should Elon Musk allow him back on Twitter, Trump would regain a platform that he previously used to lie, bully, and incite violence.

By Brian Bennett

Analysts Warn Violent Rhetoric After FBI Mar-a-Lago Search Is a Preview of What's to Come

The surge in violent rhetoric drew concerns that it could inspire attacks on law enforcement, as analysts noted a wave of threats.

By Vera Bergengruen

How Jan. 6 Emboldened Extremist Groups

Emboldened, the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys have regrouped at the local level and are preparing for a broader fight

By W.J. Hennigan and Vera Bergengruen
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