Topic: Domestic Terrorism and White Nationalism

News Roundup: A Dark Day

January 7, 2021
Wednesday’s mob attack on the U.S. Capitol was a frightening and astounding display of violence instigated by the president himself.

American Oversight Statement on Trump-Incited Mob Attack on Capitol

January 7, 2021
Every moment President Trump remains in power is a threat to our democracy and our nation.

USMC Records Regarding Incidents of White Supremacists Among Military Personnel

November 13, 2020
Records from the Department of Defense U.S. Marine Corps in response to American Oversight's request for reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.

No Records Response from DHS Regarding the Decision to Dismantle the Extremism and Radicalization Branch

September 17, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records regarding the decision to dismantle the Extremism and Radicalization Branch within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, which scrutinizes right-wing extremism. This request also sought the number of intelligence analysts working on non-Islamic domestic terrorism threats.

No Records Response from Army Seeking Regarding Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

August 12, 2020
The Department of the Army stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.

Administration’s Lifting of Ban on Silencer Sales Shines Light on Trump Adviser Who Used to Work for Gun Lobby

July 13, 2020
The change is yet another indication of the sway industry lobbyists have, and a potential sign of the influence of one Trump adviser in particular.

Army Records Regarding Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

June 30, 2020
Records from the Department of the Army in response to American Oversight's request for reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.

No Records Response from USAF Regarding Any Study about White Supremacist Ideology Among Military Personnel

May 27, 2020
The United States Air Force stated that it had no records of any study concerning incidents of white supremacist, pro-Nazi, or similar activity or ideology among military personnel.

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

FOIA to Marine Corps Seeking Records Regarding Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

May 4, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Marine Corps seeking reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.