Vance Boelter, charged with fatally shooting Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding two state senators, was identified by the FBI as a “prepper” who prepared for catastrophic events. His wife revealed their family’s involvement in preparedness and Boelter’s warning for her to flee, accompanied by a “bailout plan,” prior to the shootings. Investigators discovered evidence suggesting premeditation and a potential list of targets, including other Democratic politicians. Boelter, disguised as a police officer, gained access to his victims’ homes.
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Nineteen-year-old Elijah Millar, already under FBI scrutiny, was arrested at Nashville’s “No Kings” protest for brandishing a handgun and engaging in aggressive, hateful speech towards protestors. Millar’s social media history reveals a disturbing fascination with mass murderers and Nazi ideology, including expressions of admiration for several perpetrators of mass violence. Prior to the arrest, Murfreesboro police had confiscated firearms from Millar following an FBI tip regarding his online activities. Despite his release on bond, the ongoing investigation continues to monitor Millar’s concerning online behavior.
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Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested for the murder of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife. The shootings are believed to be politically motivated, with the suspect potentially targeting Democratic lawmakers. While authorities are confident Boelter acted alone, an ongoing investigation will explore the possibility of a broader network involved. Boelter’s motives remain under investigation, but his political leanings and financial difficulties are being considered.
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Right-wing extremist ideology was the driving force behind the majority of politically motivated crimes in Germany, with a record high of 4,107 violent offenses—a quarter stemming from this ideology. This surge in political violence, coupled with a significant increase in attacks against politicians (8,034 cases) and antisemitic crimes (a 21% rise to 6,236 cases), highlights growing societal polarization and radicalization. Half of the antisemitic crimes were linked to right-wing actors, while officials also noted a rise in “imported antisemitism.” These trends, according to German authorities, underscore a serious threat to German democracy.
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Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, officially designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a confirmed right-wing extremist organization. The AfD responded by filing a lawsuit challenging this classification, seeking to prevent the Office from monitoring the party as such. Prominent AfD member Björn Höcke further escalated matters by issuing threats against Office employees, though he later deleted his statement from X. This legal challenge and the threats mark a significant escalation of tensions between the AfD and German authorities.
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Germany’s classification of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as right-wing extremist has drawn sharp criticism from US politicians, including Marco Rubio and JD Vance, who described the move as “tyranny in disguise.” The German Foreign Office defended the decision, citing the BfV’s findings of the AfD’s exclusionary views towards certain population groups and its incompatibility with Germany’s democratic order. This classification, following a thorough investigation, grants authorities expanded surveillance powers over the AfD. The AfD, which gained a record number of seats in recent elections, vehemently denies the accusations, characterizing the decision as politically motivated.
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Germany’s domestic intelligence agency designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a right-wing extremist group due to its exclusionary rhetoric and attempts to undermine democratic institutions. This decision, granting authorities increased surveillance powers, sparked a diplomatic dispute with the US, with officials like Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio criticizing the move as undemocratic and tyrannical. The German government defended its action as a necessary measure to protect its constitution, citing the AfD’s growing popularity and extremist tendencies. The AfD, currently Germany’s largest opposition party, condemned the decision as politically motivated.
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Germany’s domestic intelligence agency classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a right-wing extremist organization, prompting strong criticism from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio condemned the decision on X, arguing it represented tyranny and that the AfD’s opposition to open border policies, not the party itself, was extremist. This classification follows a three-year investigation and a 1,000-page report detailing the AfD’s violations of constitutional principles. Despite this, the AfD, which won 20% of the vote in recent elections and enjoys support from figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, remains a significant political force in Germany.
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Rubio condemns Germany’s decision to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a right-wing extremist organization, characterizing the move as “tyranny in disguise” and urging Germany to reverse course. He argues that the AfD’s opposition to open-border immigration policies, rather than the party itself, is the truly extremist position. This stance ignores the extensive three-year investigation conducted by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which culminated in a thousand-page report detailing the AfD’s violations of fundamental constitutional principles.
Rubio’s condemnation overlooks the fact that this is the first time in modern German history a party with nationwide representation has received this classification, highlighting the seriousness of the assessment.… Continue reading
Donald Trump’s second term commenced with a rapid-fire series of executive orders designed to overwhelm opposition and normalize authoritarian actions. This “shock and awe” strategy, seemingly pre-planned, targets democratic institutions, civil rights, and the rule of law through mass firings, policy reversals, and the weakening of checks and balances. Initial judicial pushback exists, but its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain. Experts warn of a deliberate numbing effect, aiming to render unacceptable actions commonplace, while Trump’s supporters celebrate his aggressive actions as signs of strength. The situation is described as a potentially fatal attack on American democracy.
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