Extinction Rebellion Under FBI Investigation for Terrorism

The environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion claims that the FBI is investigating some of its members for terrorism, with agents reportedly visiting individuals amid threats from the Trump administration towards liberal groups.

18 Feb, 23:58 — 19 Feb, 04:04

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both Al Jazeera and The Guardian report that the environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion claims to be under FBI investigation. While largely aligned on the core claim that agents are visiting members, The Guardian more explicitly highlights the 'terrorism' aspect of the alleged investigation in its headline. Both outlets frame the situation within the broader context of the Trump administration's actions.

What sources agree on

Extinction Rebellion is an environmental or activist group.
Extinction Rebellion claims it is under FBI investigation.
FBI agents are reportedly visiting activists' homes or members.
The alleged investigation is occurring amid actions by the Trump administration.

Where they diverge

The specific nature of the FBI investigation as highlighted in the headline.

Al Jazeera

Frames the investigation generally as 'under FBI investigation' in the headline, with context of 'Trump administration rolls back pollution protections'.

The Guardian

Explicitly states 'investigating it for terrorism' in the headline, linking it to 'Trump’s threats toward liberal groups'.

Notable gaps

Specific contextual detail regarding the Trump administration's actions.

Covered by aljazeera · Not in guardian

Specific contextual detail regarding the Trump administration's actions.

Covered by guardian · Not in aljazeera

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Coverage Timeline

The Guardian18 Feb, 23:58First to report

Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism

Al Jazeera19 Feb, 04:04

Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation

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Al Jazeera1h ago

Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation

Environmental group says FBI is visiting activists' homes as Trump administration rolls back pollution protections.

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The Guardian5h ago

Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism

Extinction Rebellion says some members have been visited by agents claiming to be FBI amid Trump’s threats toward liberal groups Environmental group Extinction Rebellion said on Wednesday it was under federal US investigation and that some of its members had been visited by FBI agents, including from the agency’s taskforce on extremism, in the last year. Asked for comment, the FBI said it could neither confirm nor deny conducting specific investigations, citing justice department policy. Continue reading...

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Extinction Rebellion Under FBI Investigation for Terrorism

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Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism

Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation

Read at source (2 outlets)

Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation

Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism

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