Matt_D_Cohen
Matt is a reporter covering extremism and politics. He was previously a former Ben Bagdikian investigative reporting fellow at Mother Jones and the former arts editor at Washington City Paper and editor-in-chief of DCist.
As the House investigation of the attack on the U.S. Capitol continues, here’s what experts on extremism want to know.
By Matt Cohen - October 07, 2021
The bipartisan committee asked Mark Meadows, Steve Bannon, Dan Scavino, and Kash Patel to testify next month about their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
By Matt Cohen - September 24, 2021
FBI Director Chris Wray told members of Congress on Tuesday that cases of homegrown terrorism have ‘more than doubled’ since the spring of 2020.
By Matt Cohen - September 21, 2021
Intelligence reports warn that far-right extremist groups might attend a Sept. 18 rally in support of Jan. 6 rioters.
By Matt Cohen - September 13, 2021
The gun lobby spent millions to oppose David Chipman’s confirmation.
By Matt Cohen - September 09, 2021
An uptick in violent incidents and rhetoric directed at vaccination efforts have some extremism experts very worried.
By Matt Cohen - September 02, 2021
A new survey shows that Americans from across the political spectrum are concerned about extremist threats from groups based in the United States.
By Matt Cohen - August 19, 2021
Experts warn that the threat of violence from right-wing extremist groups is rising.
By Matt Cohen - August 18, 2021
Federico Klein, an ex-State Department aide, allegedly assaulted an officer with a riot shield during the attack according to newly released court documents.
By Matt Cohen - August 12, 2021
A rally in support of rioters arrested after Jan. 6 is scheduled amid security concerns over threats of violence by people who believe Donald Trump will be reinstated as president.
By Matt Cohen - August 11, 2021
Eleven Republican senators are promoting a disinformation campaign against David Chipman in order to hurt his prospects.
By Matt Cohen - August 10, 2021