Odette Yousef
Stories
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Experts comb CEO shooting suspect's comments posted on social media
There are big unknowns about what might have led a suspect arrested for the shooting of the UnitedHealthCare CEO to allegedly commit the crime. Many experts are looking at the suspect's digital trail.
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Peter Hegseth's tattoos are raising some eyebrows
President-Elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense — Peter Hegseth — has gotten a lot of attention for his tattoos.
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How COVID-19 conspiracy theories fueled support for Trump among Christian Nationalists
For some Christians in the U.S., the 2020 Covid lockdowns fueled the belief that they were being politically persecuted, prompting them to now resolve to “take back” America as the election nears.
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How veterans are showing up — and pushing back against extremism — this election
For many who served in the military, this election is a time to encourage civic participation and push back on conspiracy theories.
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Nationalist Christians rally to repent for what they consider to be the nation’s sins
A recent rally drew a fervently pro-Trump crowd of nationalist Christians to D.C. The gathering displayed how religion is attracting a multiracial and multiethnic component to Trump's base.
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Extremism experts are keeping an eye on an event targeted at women in Washington, D.C.
A conservative Christian gathering on the National Mall Saturday aims to bring together anti-LGTBQ, anti-abortion, and QAnon activists.
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Small communities brace for potential election-related violence
Civil society organizations are quietly undertaking unprecedented efforts to stave off possible election-related political violence. Many are focused on shoring up local communities against the worst.
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Political violence incidents, including attempts on Trump's life, increases in 2024
The apparent second assassination attempt of Donald Trump is stirring concern about growing political violence in the U.S.
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How Trump is relying on a racist conspiracy theory to question election results
Donald Trump has echoed a new iteration of a conspiracy theory that has taken root in the GOP that falsely claims there is a plan to bring nonwhite immigrants to the U.S. to replace white voters.
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The arrest of Telegram's founder has spooked the far right in the U.S.
Telegram has become a prime tool used by the far right to communicate. But the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov is prompting paranoia over whether it will remain secure and accessible.
