During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, FBI operations director Michael Glasheen identified antifa as the most immediate violent domestic terrorist threat. However, when pressed for specifics, Glasheen struggled to answer basic questions about the organization’s structure, location, or membership size. This prompted criticism from committee members, who questioned the validity of the assessment and accused the administration of manufacturing a threat. Observers and commentators were stunned by Glasheen’s lack of knowledge, suggesting the administration was prioritizing a fabricated narrative over real threats.
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During a House hearing, a top FBI official designated antifa as a major domestic terror threat while struggling to provide concrete details about the leaderless movement. The FBI’s operations director, Michael Glasheen, was unable to answer questions regarding antifa’s size, location, or membership, despite Trump’s previous designation and directive to investigate the group. Glasheen’s response, citing “active” investigations and the fluid nature of the movement, highlighted the challenges in classifying a decentralized entity as a terrorist organization. This focus on antifa contrasts with research showing historical levels of violence by right-wing and jihadist attackers have been significantly higher.
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A leaked memo from US Attorney General Pam Bondi instructs the Department of Justice to create a list of potential “domestic terrorism” organizations holding “extreme viewpoints” on various social and political issues. This memo expands on National Security Presidential Memorandum-7, a directive calling for a national strategy to investigate and disrupt political violence. The memo directs law enforcement agencies to refer suspected domestic terrorism cases to Joint Terrorism Task Forces for comprehensive investigations into all culpable participants. The memo defines the “domestic terrorism threat” as organizations using violence or threats to advance specific political goals, including opposition to immigration enforcement and adherence to “radical gender ideology” and “anti-Americanism.”
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Senator Elissa Slotkin revealed the Trump administration is compiling secret lists of domestic terrorist groups, raising concerns about the scope of National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7). This directive, which broadens the definition of domestic terrorism, could lead to an expanded FBI watchlist. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, expressed alarm that the administration is not being transparent about these lists, drawing criticism from other lawmakers. The creation of these lists, alongside the administration’s refusal to share information with Congress, has sparked warnings from experts and is seen by some as a greater infringement on freedoms than the Patriot Act.
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South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s home was set ablaze, prompting an investigation by state law enforcement. The fire occurred after Goodstein had reportedly received death threats, and resulted in serious injuries to her family members. The incident has raised concerns about political violence, particularly given that the judge had previously blocked the state’s election commission from releasing voter files to the Department of Justice, a decision that was later reversed. This event, along with other incidents of violence and threats against judges, underscores a broader pattern of attacks and increased criticism of the judiciary from political figures, including the Trump administration.
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The president signed a memorandum targeting “antifa” and other left-leaning groups, despite the vast majority of political violence in the U.S. being committed by right-wing actors. The memo provides ambiguous definitions of “antifa,” listing views like “anti-American” and “anti-capitalist” as indicators, while failing to specify if targeting would be based on violence or ideology. The document grants the president new powers, including designating groups as “domestic terrorist organizations.” Critics have raised concerns about the implications for free speech, warning that the administration may target non-profits and activists under the guise of combating political violence.
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President Trump announced on Saturday the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, citing the city as “war ravaged” and intending to protect ICE detention facilities, a directive made to the Department of War. This announcement followed a deadly attack at a detention facility in Dallas, which federal authorities said was carried out by a gunman seeking to terrorize ICE workers. Local officials, however, dispute the president’s claims of unsafety and have not been informed of a military mission, requesting residents to remain calm. The Pentagon has yet to issue a deployment order, but the chief Pentagon spokesman stated the department is ready to mobilize personnel in support of DHS operations.
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The President, under the authority granted by the Constitution, has directed the Attorney General and the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to fully enforce federal law regarding capital punishment. This action aims to deter and punish heinous crimes, particularly in the District of Columbia, where a crime emergency was declared. The memorandum emphasizes seeking the death penalty in appropriate cases and pursuing federal jurisdiction when possible. This directive aligns with the administration’s priority of restoring capital punishment and protecting public safety.
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Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, political figures made claims about the prevalence of left-wing political violence in the U.S. However, research reveals that these assertions lack factual basis. Studies and data indicate that the majority of domestic terrorism incidents and fatalities are linked to right-wing extremism, not left-wing groups. Despite the challenges in defining and quantifying political violence, the evidence consistently points to a higher frequency and lethality of right-wing extremist acts compared to those of the left.
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The FBI is reportedly considering categorizing transgender people as “violent extremists,” a move allegedly spurred by organizations linked to Project 2025 and driven by the recent death of right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk. According to reports, the Bureau may treat trans individuals as part of its “Nihilistic Violent Extremists” category, defined as those seeking societal collapse through chaos. This potential classification, fueled by false claims linking a transgender individual to Kirk’s death, is supported by conservative groups seeking to designate “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism” as a domestic terrorism threat, potentially impacting activists and allies. Despite right-wing efforts to portray trans people as violent, there is no evidence to support significant patterns of violence committed by the transgender community.
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John Q. Hosedrinker