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FBI director: No evidence of antifa, ‘fake’ Trump supporters in US Capitol attack
Read full article: FBI director: No evidence of antifa, ‘fake’ Trump supporters in US Capitol attackFBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Wray’s message to lawmakers was clear: The attack on the Capitol was domestic terrorism -- and it’s a growing problem. “We view the events of January 6 as domestic terrorism,” Wray said. “We have not seen evidence of that at this stage.”DURBIN: Do you have any evidence that the Capitol attack was organized by 'fake Trump protesters'? • 270,000+ digital media tips sent from public• 300+ arrested pic.twitter.com/dogXo1W7pJ — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 2, 2021More: FBI chief calls Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorism,’ defends intel
‘They didn’t care if they hurt people’ -- Michigan lawmakers react to deadly DC riots
Read full article: ‘They didn’t care if they hurt people’ -- Michigan lawmakers react to deadly DC riotsDETROIT – Michigan members of Congress shared details of the violent and deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building Wednesday. READ: Michigan lawmakers respond to deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingMembers of Congress continue to reel from the insurrection on Capitol Hill as stories of fear, chaos and bravery have come out. Bill Huizenga was one of them trying to take benches to try and secure the chamber,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell. “I started seeing clips and began to realize that there were mobs that didn’t care if they hurt people or damaged people,” Dingell recalled. Michigan officials are calling for the removal of Maddock and any representative who participated in the violence.
FBI director says antifa is an ideology, not an organization
Read full article: FBI director says antifa is an ideology, not an organization(Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP)WASHINGTON – FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers Thursday that antifa is an ideology, not an organization, delivering testimony that puts him at odds with President Donald Trump, who has said he would designate it a terror group. Hours after the hearing, Trump took to Twitter to chastise his FBI director for his statements on antifa and on Russian election interference, two themes that dominated a congressional hearing on threats to the American homeland. Trump tweeted that the U.S. would be designating antifa as a terrorist organization, even though such designations are historically reserved for foreign groups and antifa lacks the hierarchical structure of formal organizations. The FBI director said racially motivated violent extremists, such as white supremacists, have been responsible for the most lethal attacks in the U.S. in recent years. He responded on that front Thursday evening, tweeting: “But Chris, you don’t see any activity from China, even though it is a FAR greater threat than Russia, Russia, Russia.
Proud Boys members found guilty of assault in brawl with Antifa
Read full article: Proud Boys members found guilty of assault in brawl with AntifaCNN VideoNEW YORK - Two members of the Proud Boys have been convicted on multiple charges for assaulting members of Antifa during a fight last year. The fight ensued after a group of Proud Boys members left an event at the Metropolitan Republican Club. The Antifa protesters were directed away from the venue by police but then intercepted the group of Proud Boys. Hare and Kinsman were part of a group of Proud Boys members who attacked the Antifa members, the district attorney's office said. Antifa and the Proud Boys were part of dueling demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, Saturday that resulted in 13 arrests and six injuries.
Trump calls for Antifa to be designated terror organization
Read full article: Trump calls for Antifa to be designated terror organizationCopyright 2019 CNNPORTLAND, Ore. - President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Antifa to be a designated an "organization of domestic terror," as the left-wing anti-fascist demonstrators were expected to show up in Portland, Oregon, to counterprotest a gathering of far-right and extremist groups. "Major consideration is being given to naming ANTIFA an 'ORGANIZATION OF TERROR,'" the President wrote in a tweet. Trump's tweet came after days of Portland authorities condemning hate and warning residents to stay home as far-right groups planned a rally aimed at putting an "end to domestic terrorism," with a particular focus on Antifa extremist groups. There were fears the rally would attract both a smattering of right-wing extremists and Antifa counterdemonstrators, in turn prompting violent clashes like those the city has repeatedly seen in recent years. The Oath Keepers, an anti-government group associated with the militia movement, said in a statement on its website it would not attend the event as a group but would continue to oppose Antifa.