Domestic Extremism
Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan Is Inspiring Americans Online, FBI Says
“That’s where they see this rallying cry and their opportunity. Now it’s ‘time to buy a gun, run people over with a car,’ do whatever they’re going to do,” an FBI official said Tuesday.
Pentagon Begins ‘Continuous Vetting’ of All Troops for Insider Threats, Extremism; Social Media May Come Next
Automatic alerts will flag records or activities of concern among all Defense Department personnel.
Republicans Try New Bill to Repay National Guard for Post-Riot Protection, Minus a Rapid Response Force
No House GOPers voted for a May bill that would have reimbursed the Guard more than a half billion dollars.
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National Guard Scrambles for Funds After Congress Refuses to Cover Jan. 6-Related Costs
More than a half billion dollars in the hole, the Guard’s chief has ordered the heads of the Army and Air Guards to claw back money from state units.
Mark Milley, Anti-Racist
The Joint Chiefs chairman’s defense of anti-racism education continues his support for American values he says are the heart of the U.S. military.
US Troops on Base Less Likely to Seek Extremist Content Than Americans in General, Study Finds
Service branches differ in their engagement with anti-Black extremism or anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, internet research firm says in upcoming report.
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Extremism Has Spread Into the Mainstream
Preventing American radicalization requires a public-health approach.
Pentagon Works to Sharpen Definition of ‘Extremism’
Review could reshape cooperation with domestic agencies, consequences for troops’ social media posts, and more.
The Domestic Counterterrorism Strategy Is a Good Start—But Needs More
For at least three reasons, domestic CT strategy is harder than the international one that worked against al Qaeda.
Growth of Extremist Groups Follows Mathematical Pattern: Study
The diversity of an online group provides clues to how quickly it will grow.
Trump Is Marching Down the Road to Political Violence
The Republican Party must counteract lies rather than indulge them.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 83: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River raid
From the rice fields of South Carolina comes an incredible story of courage amid unspeakable tragedy.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 82: “Robert E. Lee and Me”
Ty Seidule, a retired Army brigadier general, talks about the Confederacy, and inclusive changes throughout the recent history of the U.S. military.
DHS, DOJ Look to Spend Big on Countering Violent Domestic Extremism
New money, new programs will fight what officials described as a growing problem.
DHS Tries to Root Out 'Domestic Violent Extremism' In Its Ranks
Department will work "with urgency and focus to address" insider threats, secretary says.
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