The 'Take Our Border Back' protest convoy is being used as a recruiting tool by fringe groups that advocate for violence against migrants. The convoy is making its way toward Texas, where a standoff continues between the state and federal governments over border authority and security. The Western States Center rated the government’s efforts to address what it claimed were the six biggest threats to U.S. democracy. Even a single incident of violent extremism by a service member can lead to significant negative repercussions for the nation as a whole, the study found. The Countering Extremist Activity Working Group was established in 2021 to address an increase in concerning behavior among troops. Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks. While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough. Two judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26. “There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.” The man joined the Marine Corps with the intention of gaining experience and training to benefit his neo-Nazi group. Load More