FedEx gunman visited white supremacist websites
When his mother called police, worried about his behavior after purchasing a gun, Hole told them he didn't want anyone to see what was on his computer.
White Supremacy
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Stamping out extremism in the military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is urging troops to share any experiences they have had related to extremism with their commanders during a 60 day military-wide "stand down" to address the issue. Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane III joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the initiative and what successful efforts to "stamp out extremism among the ranks" might look like.
What law enforcement knew before Capitol riot
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Wray faced questions about intelligence information sharing and efforts to combat domestic terrorism. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what we've learned about the investigation.
What we learned from hearings on Capitol assault
Several top U.S. intelligence, military and security officials testified before a joint Senate committee hearing on the breakdown of communication surrounding the January 6th attack on the Capitol. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and former California Representative Jane Harman joined CBSN to explain the major takeaways from the hearing.
How Black Americans viewed the Capitol riot
Following the attack on the Capitol in January, many U.S. leaders said the images and sentiments represented there were shocking and un-American. But some Black Americans view it as a reflection of the nation's troubled reality. Crooked Media political director Shaniqua McClendon joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss her perspective on the incident and why White people fail to understand how it connects to the Black experience.
Liz Cheney calls on GOP to do more to reject "white supremacy"
"We, as Republicans in particular, have a duty and an obligation to stand against that, to stand against insurrection," Cheney added.
Hundreds investigated in Capitol assault
More than six weeks after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the investigation into how it happened and who was involved continues to turn up new information. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.
UN chief says "feeding frenzy of hate" fueling global white supremacy
"The danger of these hate-driven movements is growing by the day," said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, adding that the hate was being "cheered on" by people in power.
Group works to transform a symbol of hate
In the "CBS This Morning" series "Unifying America," Adriana Diaz reports on an effort to transform a former white supremacist meeting hall into a center for diversity and reconciliation. Warning: some of the images in this video are upsetting.
Baratunde Thurston on accountability & unity
February is Black History Month, but activist, comedian, and author of the book "How to be Black" Baratunde Thurston explains there's also a tradition of looking forward. He joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with his thoughts on accountability after the Capitol riot, what it means to show up as a citizen beyond voting, and why he's celebrating the future during Black History Month.
Canada designates Proud Boys a terrorist group
Canada becomes the first country to designate the far-right-wing group the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity. Government leaders say they've been considering the move since 2018. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBSN to discuss what the designation means for the group and if it will affect members' upcoming trials.
Military to address extremism in ranks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a "stand down" during which the military will pause other activities to focus on addressing extremism and white nationalism within its ranks. More than 20 current or former military members have been arrested in connection with the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Washington Post reporter Missy Ryan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
New report on hate groups in U.S.
The Southern Poverty Law Center released its annual "Year in Hate and Extremism" report on Monday. Despite a drop in the number of hate groups across the U.S., it says says the decrease should not be interpreted as a reduction of bigotry. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details.
Examining domestic terror threats
President Biden is making defeating domestic terror and white supremacy a key priority for his administration in the wake of the Capitol attack. Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff weighs in on the keys to combating the threat and concerns about future attacks.
Biden calls for national healing and unity
President Biden made a call for unity in his inauguration speech, but some might find it hard to unite after years of political division. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and columnist at The Atlantic, joins CBSN to give insight into how Americans can begin to overcome political divisions and move forward in a more positive direction.
Confronting the racism behind Capitol attack
2020 was marked by months of Black Lives Matter protests demanding a racial reckoning in the U.S. As 2021 began, the attack on the Capitol reminded the country how much work needs to be done to be free of white supremacy. CBS New contributor and the director of Boston University Center for Antiracist Research Ibram X. Kendi joined CBSN to explain the symbols of racism displayed at the Capitol and how the Biden administration can move forward.
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy
The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election.
Why race is central to Capitol security response
Soon after pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, social media erupted with anger. Many questioned why law enforcement hadn't reacted with the same firm hand that it has for years against protesters of police brutality. CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to break down the news.
Former CIA leader on failed police response
The assault on the U.S. Capitol has sparked major security concerns about the police response and domestic terrorism. CBS News senior security contributor and former acting director of the CIA Michael Morell says, "There is no doubt in my mind that if those were Black Lives Matter protesters yesterday breaking into the Capitol building there would be dozens and dozens of people dead today." He joins CBSN to discuss.
Community tries to fight whites-only church
The city council in Murdock, Minnesota, granted a permit to a church that the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated as a hate group. Reporter Jordan Almen, who has been covering this story for the Kerkhoven Banner, spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green about the community's response and why the city felt they had to grant the Asatru Folk Assembly permission to gather in their small town.
U.N. alliance works to increase understanding
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is an initiative that promotes understanding across diverse communities. High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on their mission and efforts to combat the spread of hate.
Michigan charges 2 suspected extremists
Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against two men tied to a white supremacist extremist group called The Base. Charles Marino, a former Secret Service special agent and CEO of Sentinel Security Solutions, joined CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the case and the growing threat of domestic terrorism from such groups.
Alleged white supremacy group members arrested in Michigan
The suspects are linked to a December 2019 incident in which The Base allegedly targeted a Michigan family, believing the house belonged to a podcaster who is critical of the neo-Nazi movement.
Writer details a year undercover on the white supremacist web
In the book "Cultural Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy," writer Talia Lavin chronicles firsthand how white supremacists talk, act and even date amongst each other online.
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