Extremism

President Donald Trump pardoned nearly 1,500 people who were convicted of attacking the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Some of those included high-profile North Texans.

While still a small percentage of the total veteran population, the number of veterans committing extremist violence has risen sharply, according to a Congressional report.

The Reawaken America Tour appeared in San Antonio at the church, which was roundly criticized by many religious leaders.

Apple suspended the platform from its app store in the wake of the Capitol riots, citing inadequate content moderation practices. Parler says it will relaunch next week with "several new safeguards."

After the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the Pentagon ordered all service branches to discuss extremism with the troops. But observers say that's only a first step toward eliminating extremist behavior.

After the Capitol insurrection brought the issue of domestic extremism in the military to light, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed all units to pause and reexamine their commitments to the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. The last of those gatherings took place Tuesday for active service members.

An analysis of Google searches finds that, since September, Texas has had 80% more searches per capita than the U.S. average for targeted violence, including bomb-making instructions.

Pentagon leaders were concerned about extremism in the military even before the Jan. 6 insurrection. But new Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he wants everyone in the ranks to understand it's a priority.

Austin has ordered the armed forces to stand down for one day to address concerns over extremism in the ranks — an issue that has drawn renewed concern in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

In an arrest affidavit for an alleged participant in the Capitol insurrection, the Federal Bureau of Investigation labeled a Texas-based group as an "extremist militia." For many familiar with the group's activities, the label didn't come as a huge surprise.