April 22, 2026 Elon Musk, Charlie Kirk warnings resurface after SPLC federal indictment Elon Musk called the SPLC an "evil organization" and Charlie Kirk labeled it a "hate group" before the DOJ indicted the nonprofit on fraud charges.
April 22, 2026 DOJ springs antisemitism review on blue state college after 'Lebanese resistance' fundraiser Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon says the DOJ's Civil Rights Division is opening an antisemitism investigation into the University of Washington.
April 22, 2026 SPLC faces blowback from ‘hate map’ targets after DOJ fraud indictment The DOJ's fraud indictment of the SPLC is drawing swift reactions from groups on its hate map, many calling the charges vindication after years.
April 22, 2026 House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic report Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking behavior reported by The Atlantic, which Patel denies.
April 21, 2026 Acting AG Todd Blanche says SPLC fraud indictment is not politically motivated, calls conduct 'egregious' The Southern Poverty Law Center was federally indicted on fraud charges, accused of funneling millions to paid informants in extremist organizations.
April 21, 2026 Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs while undergoing review of Jeffrey Epstein ties The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs by 2030 as part of a long-term restructuring while an external review of its Epstein ties is underway.
April 21, 2026 Cory Mills says Mace expulsion push could drag House into dangerous new territory Rep. Cory Mills condemned an expulsion push by Rep. Nancy Mace, calling it political theatrics amid allegations of domestic abuse and blackmail threats.
April 21, 2026 Left-wing group chases proof of Kash Patel's alleged 'excessive drinking' as Dems eye FBI director's ouster Democracy Forward filed a 16-page FOIA request seeking records on FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged conduct detailed in a recent Atlantic article.
April 21, 2026 Omar ducks questions as scrutiny grows over filings that slashed her reported wealth by millions Ilhan Omar's dodged questions on Monday about her amended financial disclosures that now show figures between $18,000 and $95,000 after previous accounting errors put her wealth at up to $30 million.
April 21, 2026 Southern Poverty Law Center says it's under DOJ investigation SPLC interim CEO claims the Department of Justice is investigating the nonprofit and possibly preparing criminal charges over its informant program.