Is a Conspiracy Theory Protected Speech?
The FBI labeled conspiracy mongering a domestic terror threat. What does that mean for Donald Trump and others who propagate misinformation?
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The DOJ Is Finally Bridging the Gap Between Online Radicalization and Domestic Terrorism
The choice to treat the El Paso, Texas, shooting as domestic terrorism opens up law enforcement's ability to investigate 8chan and the sites where extremism finds a home.
What Would It Mean If Trump Labeled Antifa as a Terrorist Organization?
Ted Cruz and other conservatives are calling for the group to be recognized as a terror organization, and Trump tweeted he might have the DOJ define it as one.
Parkland Exposed Major Flaws in the FBI’s Tip Line. Its Proposed Fix May Present New Problems.
An ignored tip about the potential dangers of the Parkland gunman led the FBI to change its call-center practices, which may have political implications for minority and immigrant communities.
With Warmer Winters Comes More Violent Crime
If stronger hurricanes can't convince you that climate change is dangerous, how about the increased odds of getting mugged?
The FBI Has a Serious Diversity Problem
Agents at the bureau are still mostly white men, and the failure to recruit a more representative population into its ranks is becoming a crisis.
The Clinton Foundation’s History of Controversy
The FBI's latest probe into the foundation may seem like a political witch hunt, but there are reasons to wonder what's going on with the organization.
Inside the J20 Prosecution: How the Feds Are Criminalizing Dissent
In its case against inauguration protesters, the government is aligning itself with far-right propagandists and fringe vigilantes.
Why Is It Illegal to Lie to the Government?
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, pled guilty to a crime with a controversial history.
The FBI’s Long, Alarming History of Investigating Black Musicians
The agency's reported investigation of rapper Meek Mill's latest prison sentence seems to be an exception to a rule.