Odette Yousef
Stories
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Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?
Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.
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Experts worry about possible increased political violence after Charlie Kirk murder
There's concern over the possibility that Charlie Kirk's killing may increase an already high level of political violence. Of particular concern is the language used by influencers and public figures.
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What counterterrorism looks like in the U.S. 24 years after 9/11
The Sept. 11 attacks of 24 years ago led to unprecedented investment in counterterrorism resources. Today, the terrorism landscape is more complex than ever, and some say the country is less prepared.
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'There is no message': The search for ideological motives in the Minneapolis shooting
The FBI is calling the attack at a Minnesota Catholic church an act of domestic terrorism driven by "hate-filled ideology." Extremism analysts say the picture may be more complex.
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Minnesota shooter's online persona emulated mass shooters
FBI director Kash Patel says yesterday's mass shooting at a Minnesota church was domestic terrorism, driven by hate-filled ideology. But extremism analysts say their research points to something else.
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How domestic terrorism is defined in the Trump era
The FBI has stepped back its role in investigating a recent attack on the CDC campus in Atlanta. It's one data point in the picture of how the current administration thinks about domestic terrorism.
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Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them
When Dana's son was hospitalized last year, it led her to a path of discovery about predatory online networks that groom children into harming themselves and others. Their reach is global and growing.
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Questions remain about the Minnesota rampage. Anti-abortion extremism may shed light
The suspect in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband texted, "Dad went to war last night,' evoking the language of the far right, Christian anti-abortion movement.
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Shooting outside Jewish museum raises questions about shifts in political violence
If the suspect in the recent D.C. case planned to kill people because of their Jewish faith, this would represent a major anomaly in lethal, antisemitic violence.
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Hardline anti-abortion movement leans into 'manhood' debate to broaden appeal
A small network of anti-abortion rights activists has been making progress pushing for bills that would classify people who get abortions as criminals.
