Ken Klippenstein

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Ken Klippenstein is a reporter and The Nation's former D.C. correspondent.

portland protest

Federal Agencies Tapped Protesters’ Phones in Portland Federal Agencies Tapped Protesters’ Phones in Portland

Homeland Security has not yet come clean to the public about the full extent of its intelligence operations in Portland.

Sep 21, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

White Supremacists Are a Threat to Elections, Says the DHS

White Supremacists Are a Threat to Elections, Says the DHS White Supremacists Are a Threat to Elections, Says the DHS

While the Trump administration publicly downplays the rise of the far right, Homeland Security anticipates “physical threats” to the 2020 election.

Sep 18, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Bannon

The Border Patrol Considered Accepting a Donation From We Build the Wall The Border Patrol Considered Accepting a Donation From We Build the Wall

Leaked documents undermine the Trump administration’s attempts to distance itself following the arrest of Steve Bannon.

Aug 24, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Antifa Rally in Boston

Homeland Security Is Quietly Tying Antifa to Foreign Powers Homeland Security Is Quietly Tying Antifa to Foreign Powers

An intelligence report obtained exclusively by The Nation mentions several Americans, including a left-wing podcast host.

Aug 3, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Portland gas

How the DHS Can Still Arrest Journalists in Portland How the DHS Can Still Arrest Journalists in Portland

In spite of a federal restraining order, a leaked document describes when DHS agents can still arrest journalists and legal observers.

Jul 30, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Harris CBP

The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland

A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.

Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

AOC capitol

A House Bill Would Require Feds to Identify Themselves A House Bill Would Require Feds to Identify Themselves

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce the legislation, following controversial arrests in Portland.

Jul 20, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Portland feds

The Border Patrol Was Responsible for an Arrest in Portland The Border Patrol Was Responsible for an Arrest in Portland

An internal memo, obtained exclusively by The Nation, details a coordinated program of domestic counterinsurgency.

Jul 17, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Boogaloo

US Intelligence Turns to the Boogaloo Movement US Intelligence Turns to the Boogaloo Movement

After downplaying the threat of right-wing domestic terrorism, top intelligence agencies take notice of a rising militia.

Jul 16, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Matthew Albence

ICE Just Became Even Less Transparent ICE Just Became Even Less Transparent

The new classification protects the identity of officials from public disclosure.

Jul 2, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

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