Proud Boys

The bizarre cast of radical and conspiracy groups that stormed the Capitol

A motley crew of miscreants, extremists and fringe movements proudly displayed their slogans and insignia - and maskless faces - for the world to see.

Trump's cynical ploys: a straight line from the Middle East to DC

US President Donald Trump's leadership bears responsibility for both the recent sack of the US Congress, and the downing of Ukraine Air flight 752 exactly a year ago.

How a security lapse allowed pro-Trump protesters to invade US Capitol

The Capitol Police force did not request advance help to secure the building from other federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, according to one senior official.

Leader of neo-fascist Proud Boys arrested ahead of pro-Trump rallies

Enrique Tarrio, head of the group, has been taken into custody after a warrant was issued for his arrest for destruction of property in December. He also faces weapons charges after arresting officers found two high-capacity firearm magazines on him.

One shot, four stabbed as political unrest continues across America

Thousands of supporters of US President Donald Trump, including racist group Proud Boys, clashed with anti-Trump demonstrators in across the US.

Trump loyalists rally in Washington refusing to accept election results

With right-wing militia group the Proud Boys also among those attending the Trump supporters' rally, a large security presence was deployed to prevent clashes with anti-Trump events outside the Supreme Court.

Iran, Russia obtained voter info to interfere in US election – officials

US intelligence officials said Russia and Iran have separately obtained certain voter registration information that can be used by foreign actors to try to communicate false information to US voters.

Four takeaways from a raucous first US presidential debate

Down in the polls and with a sense of urgency kicking in, President Trump went on the offensive while Democratic nominee Biden stood his ground and pitched himself as a healer to a divided nation.

Who are the ‘Proud Boys’ that Trump mentioned in the debate?

A far-right armed group called the Proud Boys got a mention by the US President, but what do we really know about the group?

White supremacist and far-right groups have infiltrated US law enforcement

‘Explicit racism’ has remained entrenched in police departments over the past two decades, a report authored by a former FBI agent revealed, highlighting the links between extremist organisations and officers.

It's right versus left as Americans clash with each other in several states

Months of anti-racism protests are increasingly pitting Americans against one another.