Men In Alleged Kidnapping Plot Also Considered Targeting Virginia Governor, FBI Says
Special Agent Richard Trask revealed the Virginia connection for the first time on Tuesday, testifying in a federal court in Michigan.
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Washington Legislator Matt Shea Accused Of 'Domestic Terrorism,' Report Finds
As a leader of the Patriot Movement, the Republican representative, "planned, engaged in, and promoted a total of three armed conflicts of political violence against the United States government."
FBI Opens Domestic Terrorism Investigation Into Gilroy Festival Shooting
"We have uncovered evidence ... that the shooter was exploring violent ideologies," the FBI said. A list of organizations found on the gunman's digital media may have indicated potential targets.
Former National Security Officials Call For A Stronger Focus On Domestic Terrorism
NPR's David Greene speaks with former National Security Council senior director Javed Ali, who's among those calling on the government to make fighting homegrown terrorists a priority.
5 Takeaways About The Trump Administration's Response To Far-Right Extremism
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing the federal government to detail its plans to fight white supremacy and other far-right extremism. Details are scarce, but here's what we know so far.
Arrested Coast Guard Officer Planned Mass Terrorist Attack 'On A Scale Rarely Seen'
Christopher Paul Hasson, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, allegedly wanted to "kill every last person on earth" in a crusade to establish a "white homeland," according to officials.
With Technology, Law Enforcement Gets Better At Handling Threats By Mail
Potentially deadly letters and packages are rare, and technology makes it easier to track down perpetrators. But they can play a powerful role in further polarizing the country, analysts say.
Man Who Bid For Border Wall Contract Charged In Minnesota Mosque Bombing
Michael Hari has made a stunning array of headlines over the years. An alleged co-conspirator said they wanted to scare Muslims "out of the country." No one was injured.
Why Finding A Motive After The Las Vegas Shooting Matters
More than a week after the Las Vegas massacre, investigators are still without a motive. "What survivors really need sometimes is to get closure," one psychologist says.
What Is, And Isn't, Considered Domestic Terrorism
The Las Vegas shooting has again raised questions about domestic terrorism. The Patriot Act provides a definition, but because there are no actual criminal charges, some prefer not to use the term.