Tom Dreisbach
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Here's what changed in Dinesh D'Souza's '2,000 Mules' book after it was recalled
In August, the conservative publisher Regnery abruptly recalled Dinesh D'Souza's election denial book "2,000 Mules." NPR compared the recalled version with the version that Regnery released today. → Read More
Election software CEO is charged with allegedly giving Chinese contractors data access
The Los Angeles County district attorney alleges that the CEO of Konnech, which makes scheduling software for poll workers, improperly gave Chinese contractors access to sensitive employee data. → Read More
A software CEO was arrested on suspicion of storing poll worker data in China
The Los Angeles County District Attorney accused the CEO of a small company that makes software for election workers of illegally storing data on servers in China. The company denies the allegation. → Read More
Prominent election deniers are facing growing legal trouble
The group True the Vote, which executive produced Dinesh D'Souza's "2,000 Mules" election denial film, is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by a small company that makes election software. → Read More
A publisher abruptly recalled the '2,000 Mules' election denial book. NPR got a copy.
Due to an unspecified "publishing error," the conservative publisher Regnery recalled the book version of Dinesh D'Souza's widely debunked election denial film "2,000 Mules." Here's what's inside. → Read More
Experts say a Trump-backed charity is pushing the boundaries of tax law
An NPR investigation has raised questions about whether the nonprofit Conservative Partnership Institute may be violating a legal ban on participating in political campaign activities. → Read More
An attempted attack on an FBI office raises concerns about violent far-right rhetoric
Far-right extremists escalated their violent rhetoric after an FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. An attempted breach of an Ohio FBI office has those tracking extremism worried. → Read More
A judge unleashed a tirade on a prominent Jan. 6 defendant for his post-plea comments
Brandon Straka pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for egging on rioters during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The judge in the case said he has since made "questionable" comments about his plea. → Read More
What leaked audio tells us about Trump-linked "election integrity" efforts
Attorney Cleta Mitchell came under scrutiny after taking part in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now she's hosting "election integrity" events that have included officials from the RNC. → Read More
How Trump's 'will be wild!' tweet drew rioters to the Capitol on Jan. 6
In the cases against the hundreds of Capitol riot defendants, attorneys repeatedly reference how Trump's tweet motivated rioters to come to Washington, D.C. — sometimes with weapons and armor in tow. → Read More
Here's what we know about links between extremists and Trump allies
Aides to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol said the next hearing would focus on extremist groups and their possible links to Trump and his allies. → Read More
Former Army Reservist and alleged white supremacist found guilty in Capitol riot trial
A jury found Timothy Hale-Cusanelli guilty for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The trial included dramatic testimony secretly recorded by Hale-Cusanelli's former roommate. → Read More
Capitol riot trial of former Army reservist and alleged 'Nazi sympathizer' begins
Timothy Hale-Cusanelli is the latest defendant to face trial for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Federal prosecutors say he was intent on inciting a second "civil war." → Read More
A pro-Trump film suggests its data are so accurate, it solved a murder. That's false
Conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza's new film "2,000 Mules" alleges massive voter fraud in the 2020 election, but NPR has found the filmmakers made multiple misleading and false claims. → Read More
In a D.C. jail, Jan. 6 defendants awaiting trial are forming bitter factions
Allegations of bullying and intimidation as well as complaints about the distribution of more than a million dollars in donated funds have led to bitter conflict among Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants. → Read More
Trump 'likely' committed crime trying to stay in power, judge says in records dispute
A judge ordered lawyer and Trump ally John Eastman to give records to the Congress' Jan. 6 committee, saying that Trump and Eastman's plan amounted to a "coup in search of legal theory" on Jan. 6. → Read More
In the first Jan. 6 trial, a jury found Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty
A jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The case has been widely watched by other defendants as a potential bellwether. → Read More
Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury
Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype." → Read More
A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes. → Read More
Experts see 'red flags' at nonprofit raising big money for Capitol riot defendants
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency. → Read More