Rachael Levy
Wall Street Journal
New York, NY, United States
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Man With Machete, Bayonet Arrested Near Democratic National Committee Headquarters
During his apprehension, police said, the man told them he was “on patrol” and began talking about white-supremacist ideology. → Read More
Homeland Security Considers Outside Firms to Analyze Social Media After Jan. 6 Failure
Plans to boost online monitoring have spurred debate within government about balancing civil liberties with security efforts that could help prevent intelligence failures like those preceding the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. → Read More
Jan. 6 Panel’s Hiring of Homeland Security Official Draws Scrutiny
A committee investigating the Capitol assault appointed an official who oversaw intelligence office, which failed to report warning signs. → Read More
Biden’s Pick to Lead ATF Faces Opposition From Senate Republicans
In an evenly divided Senate, David Chipman needs to secure all 50 Democratic votes to be confirmed, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting a tiebreaking vote. → Read More
Justice Department Proposes Rule to Curb Spread of ‘Ghost Guns’
The agency wants to curb “ghost guns” in part because the firearms don’t bear the serial numbers used by law enforcement to track down criminals. → Read More
Proud Boys Leaders Ordered Detained Ahead of Trial Over Capitol Riot
Ethan Nordean and Joseph Biggs face federal charges including conspiracy in connection with Jan. 6 attack by pro-Trump mob. → Read More
Shooting in Maryland Leaves Two Injured and Suspect Dead, Frederick Police Say
A suspect was shot and killed and two people who were injured were taken to an area trauma center. → Read More
Homeland Security Secretary Defends Border Policy Amid Surge
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the U.S. wouldn’t expel young children and blamed the Trump administration for much of the current situation at the southern U.S. border. → Read More
A Domestic Terrorism Law Is Debated Anew after Capitol Riot
The threat of domestic terrorism has taken on fresh urgency, but addressing terrorism involving U.S. citizens is complicated by constitutional, political and cultural concerns. → Read More
DHS Issues National Terrorism Alert for Domestic Extremists
The Department of Homeland Security warned that violent domestic extremists could attack in the coming weeks, emboldened by the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. → Read More
Ahead of Riot, Capitol Police Knew of Potential for Violence, Official Says
The acting police chief says the department’s board turned down a request for National Guard support two days before the riot. → Read More
Trump Supporters Again Plan Protests in D.C. to Dispute Election Results
Supporters—including conspiracy and extremist groups—plan to gather in the U.S. capital for the third time since the November presidential election. → Read More
Proud Boys Leader Arrested in Connection With Burning of Black Lives Matter Banner
The district’s Metropolitan Police Department charged Enrique Tarrio with destruction of property and possession of two “high-capacity firearm magazines.” → Read More
Pro-Trump Demonstrators Call to Overturn Biden’s Presidential-Election Win
The demonstration near the White House brought together a variety of backers of the president, including far-right groups such as the Proud Boys. → Read More
Watchdog for U.S. Agency That Brokered Controversial Kodak Loan Deal Finds No Wrongdoing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren had called for an investigation into a now-halted $765 million loan for the one-time photo giant to produce drug ingredients in the Covid-19 fight. → Read More
Hate-Crime Homicides Rose to Record Level in 2019, Analysis Finds
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported a record number of homicides classified as hate crimes in 2019, according to fresh data analyzed by a research center that focuses on extremism. → Read More
Groups Supporting Trump Expected to Rally Near White House
Supporters of President Trump including some far-right groups say they plan to march near the White House on Saturday in support of the president, who hasn’t conceded the election to President-elect Joe Biden. → Read More
Biden Administration Urged to Take Fresh Look at Domestic Terrorism
A first-ever White House post and more funding to combat violent extremists were floated by a working group that advised the president-elect’s team. → Read More
Man Who Provided Weapons in 2015 San Bernardino Mass Shooting Sentenced to 20 Years
Enrique Marquez Jr. purchased two AR-15 style rifles that authorities say were later used by a San Bernardino County, Calif., employee, along with his wife, to kill 14 people at a government building. → Read More
Kodak to Push Forward on Making Drug Ingredients Despite U.S. Loan Troubles
Eastman Kodak’s Jim Continenza defended his company’s handling of a halted $765 million U.S. loan, though he conceded his company has been understaffed, particularly amid the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More