Law enforcement and intelligence groups are warning that unrest poses a threat to Tuesday’s election—and what could come next.
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Far-Right Suggests Military Just Authorized Lethal Force Against Americans Ahead of the Election. It Didn’t.
Why an update to Department of Defense Directive 5240.01 set off a firestorm on alt-tech social media platforms.
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Confluence of Epic Hurricanes, Election Ensnare Military in Misinformation Deluge
With the Southeast bracing for another massive hurricane and the election four weeks away, officials are fighting against a spiraling misinformation war.
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After Trump Assassination Attempt, Some Veterans Spread Misinformation. Others Pushed Back.
A frenzy of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and violent rhetoric exploded across the Internet following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
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Congress Urges DoD, VA to Defend Troops and Veterans Against Extremists Who Want to Recruit Them
Military service and transitioning to civilian life include stressors that make some veterans vulnerable to recruitment tactics used by extremist groups.
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He Liked the Pro-America, Pro-Constitution Vibe. But He Liked the Rage, Too.
The KKK is shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.
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“Our Backgrounds Are Not Monolithic”—a Look Inside the Military’s Conversation About Extremism in Uniform
“There are a lot of Three Percenters on base, one soldier said.” Another asked “why we weren’t talking about Black Lives Matter or Antifa” in uniform?
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White Supremacy in the Military “Like a Drop of Cyanide in Your Drink”
Since 9/11, there have been documented instances of white nationalism in the U.S. military, but the Defense Department won’t track the numbers.
