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CONCERNING

New Data Trove Shows Inner Workings of Post-Jan. 6 Militia

The investigative newsroom ProPublica is shining a light inside the right-wing militia known as American Patriots Three Percent.

Brett Bachman

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‘OPEN SEASON’

Trumpy N.Y. Politician Plans to Deputize Armed Civilians

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is taking heat for his bold plan to deploy deputized residents during county emergencies.

Zoe Hussain

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30 YEARS LATER

Rwandan Accused of Vicious Genocide Slaughter Nabbed in Ohio

Eric Tabaro Nshimiye claimed he was a victim of the very atrocities eyewitnesses accuse him of carrying out, the feds say.

Justin Rohrlich

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RETURN TO SENDER

Ammon Bundy Threatens Cops Who Serve Him Court Papers: Suit

The militia leader is accused of harassing hospital workers. Now he’s allegedly avoiding court documents by threatening cops who deliver them.

Kelly Weill

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ULTIMATE DISGRACE

Oath Keepers Boss Guilty of Sedition—and His Fam Celebrates

Stewart Rhodes styled himself a patriot. A jury just decided he is more like a traitor.

Kelly Weill

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‘I WAS GULLIBLE’

Oath Keeper’s Last-Ditch Jan. 6 Defense: Blame Alex Jones!

Jessica Watkins took the stand in her own defense—and seemed unable to move on from Stop the Steal madness.

Pilar Melendez

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OVERKILL

Oath Keeper Boss Goes on Rant About Having Sex With Lawyer

Stewart Rhodes claimed invading the Capitol was stupid—and then started saying things no one really needs to hear.

Pilar Melendez

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LAST CHANCE

Oath Keeper Boss Has Messy First Visit to the Witness Stand

Stewart Rhodes tripled down on election conspiracies—and momentarily seemed to embrace “the right to riot.”

Pilar Melendez

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‘ONLY HERE FOR THE VIOLENCE’

‘Kill Police’: Feds Nab Boogaloo Boi With Grenade Launcher

A criminal complaint alleges Aron McKillips stockpiled weapons while fantasizing online about unleashing a bloody civil war.

Justin Rohrlich

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NOT SO SUBTLE

Creepy Message Shows Oath Keepers’ Bloodlust for Mike Pence

The far-right militia group didn’t wait until Jan. 6 to start talking about the vice president’s death.

Pilar Melendez

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

How Oath Keepers’ Leader Became a ‘Brownshirt for Trump’

The far-right militia boss’ descent into violence and madness was a long time coming, his ex-wife tells The Daily Beast.

Arun Gupta

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