Proud Boys

The Proud Boys are a group of self-described "Western Chauvinists" who claim credit for "creating the modern world."

If armed violence erupts in 2024, the fate of the nation might well be decided by a simple fact: a big subset of the Republican Party has been systemically arming itself for this very reason.

Swinney sentenced to 10 years in prison on convictions for 11 charges for use of mace on protestors, pointing a firearm at others and several more infractions.

In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.

Rittenhouse was seen drinking with members of the far-right group while wearing a "free as f**k" t-shirt on January 5.

The MSNBC host said "they both ended up naming themselves something that could have been a 90s affinity group of, like, the Lesbian Avengers."

A new motion filed by Zachary Rehl's defense argues that his actions on January 6 were "not unlike what Kyle Rittenhouse did."

The men have been charged with computer fraud, conspiracy, voter intimidation, transmission of interstate threats, and more.

Judge Jonathan Pittman said he would rule on Henry "Enrique" Tarrio's request to reduce his sentence or finish it out under house arrest by the end of the week.

Prince Harry told an online summit that he warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey "his platform was allowing a coup to be staged" the day before the Capitol riots.

In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.

In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.

The Proud Boys have claimed that Swinney is not a member, although he has a large tattoo reading "Proud Boy" on his arm.

Ethan Nordean was arrested for his alleged crimes in early February and indicted by a federal grand jury the following month.

"There is nothing in this evidence that would support that the shootings were race-based," Rittenhouse attorney Cory Chirafisi said. "We are hoping to try this case on the facts."

Among those who most trust Fox News, 69 percent said left-wing or liberal activists deserved the most blame.

"It is time for the Republican Party to denounce militia-ism," the GOP lawmaker urged.

Capitol Police say hundreds of extremists could attend Saturday's demonstration, but some prominent conspiracy theorists are telling their supporters to stay away.

Chapters of the far-right group have distanced themselves from those who posted extremist content around a University campus.

"Guns aren't just tools of intimidation and violence, they are often how extremist groups message and recruit," said Everytown for Gun Safety's Justin Wagner.

The mock hunting permit calling for the murder of refugees was one of around a dozen extremist materials found on the university grounds.

The appeal says the judge was biased because he attended the church Tarrio took a Black Lives Matter sign from before burning it.

Tarrio's message comes just two weeks after a court sentenced him to prison for tearing down a Black Lives Matter banner from a historic Black church in downtown Washington D.C. and bringing firearms to the Capitol.

Violence against members of the press is unacceptable, whether it's aimed at a perceived ally of one's movement, or an adversary.

The prominent Denver Metro Republican club said it will be keeping up the meme shared on their page, which also contains a quote from Candace Owens.

Seven Capitol Police officers filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and members of the Proud Boys, and other extremist groups.

Enrique Tarrio said in court via teleconference that he was "profusely" sorry. At his last court appearance, he pleaded guilty but expressed no remorse.

Portland has been a center of violent clashes between the Proud Boys and antifa activists following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020.

Police officers arrested 65-year-old Dennis G. Anderson in connection with the shooting in downtown Oregon.

Tusitala "Tiny" Toese was among hundreds of protesters who clashed in downtown Portland on Sunday night.