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Darren Beattie, a former Trump White House speechwriter with controversial past associations, has been appointed as the acting president of the US Institute of Peace, amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reshape and dismantle parts of the federal government, raising concerns about the institute's values and independence.
Five members of the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are suing a Seattle man, David Capito, for allegedly infiltrating the group and leaking their identities online. The lawsuit claims that Capito used a false name to join the group, took photos, recorded conversations, and enlisted the help of anarchist hackers to access the group's online chats. The leaked information exposed the members' names, addresses, and occupations, leading to job loss and harassment. The lawsuit seeks damages and an order to prevent Capito from using their personal information.
Five members of the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front have been convicted of conspiracy to riot at a Pride event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The group, which included the founder, was arrested in 2022 after police found riot gear and weapons in a U-Haul van near the event. Documents revealed their plan to form a confrontational column and engage in disruptive behavior. Rioting is a misdemeanor in Idaho, and the convicted individuals face up to one year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and two years of probation. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday.
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has reversed his previous claim that white nationalists should not be labeled as racists, stating that "white nationalists are racists." Tuberville's initial comments drew criticism from Democratic leaders and some Republican colleagues. He had previously argued that the term "white nationalist" was unfairly applied by Democrats and expressed opposition to removing white nationalists from the military. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer denounced Tuberville's position, calling it dangerous and urging him to apologize. Tuberville's remarks have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the presence of white nationalism in the Republican Party.
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) faced criticism after refusing to acknowledge that white nationalists are racists during a television interview. However, he later relented and admitted that white nationalists are indeed racist. Tuberville's comments drew rebuke from Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and even fellow Republicans expressed reluctance to defend him. Tuberville has been in the news for stalling military nominations and opposing a Defense Department policy on abortion access. The controversy surrounding his remarks adds to his already contentious tenure as a first-term senator.
GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama disputes the definition of white nationalists as racist, stating that they are simply "Americans" and accusing Democrats of using "identity politics." Tuberville's comments came during an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, where he defended his previous remarks suggesting that white nationalists should not be barred from serving in the military. Collins pressed Tuberville on whether he believes white nationalists are racist, to which he responded that it was just "some people's opinion." Tuberville clarified that if white nationalists are indeed racist, he is "totally against it," but expressed concerns about excluding white people from the military.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama faces backlash over comments he made about white nationalists serving in the military. Tuberville's office sought to clarify his comments, stating that he was skeptical of the notion that there are white nationalists in the military, not that he believes they should be in the military. Tuberville also accused Democrats of characterizing all Trump supporters as white nationalists and claimed that extremism is not a serious problem in the U.S. military.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville's office clarified his comments about white nationalists serving in the military, stating that he was skeptical of the notion that there are white nationalists in the military, not that he believes they should be in the military. Tuberville blamed the Biden administration's policies for lagging recruitment in the military and accused Democrats of attacking the military by trying to remove white extremists and nationalists. The Pentagon has been struggling with a rise in white supremacy in the military for years.
A grand jury in Virginia has indicted multiple people on felony charges for carrying flaming torches with the intent to intimidate during a gathering of white nationalists in Charlottesville in 2017. The indictments come almost six years after the largest gathering of white nationalists in a decade, which resulted in violent clashes with counter-protesters. The three individuals indicted are charged with a single count of burning an object with the intent of intimidating a person or group of people. The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison. The indictments were issued as part of an active and ongoing criminal investigation.
A grand jury in Virginia has indicted multiple people on felony charges for carrying flaming torches with the intent to intimidate during a white nationalist torch march through the campus of the University of Virginia in 2017. Three people have been indicted so far, each charged with a single count of burning an object with the intent of intimidating a person or group of people. The indictments come almost six years after violence broke out during two days of demonstrations by the largest gathering of white nationalists in a decade.
A grand jury in Virginia has indicted multiple people on felony charges for carrying flaming torches with the intent to intimidate during a white nationalist gathering in Charlottesville in 2017. The indictments were issued in February but only recently unsealed. Three people have been indicted so far, each charged with a single count of burning an object with the intent of intimidating a person or group of people. The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison. The indictments come almost six years after violence broke out during two days of demonstrations by the largest gathering of white nationalists in a decade.
A grand jury in Virginia has indicted multiple people on felony charges for carrying flaming torches with the intent to intimidate during a white nationalist torch march through the campus of the University of Virginia in 2017. The indictments come almost six years after violence broke out during two days of demonstrations by the largest gathering of white nationalists in a decade. James Alex Fields Jr., a white supremacist, rammed his car into a crowd of counterprotesters, killing one woman and injuring dozens.