Combat sport clubs are being used by the white nationalist group Patriot Front to recruit new members, as detailed in a report by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). These Active Clubs, which emphasize mixed martial arts training, serve to bond members over white supremacist ideologies while maintaining a low profile to evade scrutiny from researchers and law enforcement. Since 2023, there has been a 14% increase in hate groups in the U.S., with Patriot Front employing these clubs to counteract its declining brand and allegations of infiltration by federal agents.
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Army to place metal plates on DC streets to protect them during June parade
SummaryThe Army plans to deploy 25 M1 Abrams tanks during a parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, honoring the Army's 250th birthday and coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. To protect the streets, large metal plates will be placed at key points along the route, where the tanks' weight could cause damage. The event will feature about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 helicopters, culminating in a parachute jump, concert, and fireworks, with estimated...
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