In this week’s Hate Report: a look at Richard Spencer’s reclusive backer, a report shows hate crimes against Muslims spiked and a city pushes back against white supremacy.
The Trump Era
Tracking the Trump administration: campaign; Nov. 8, 2016; the first 100 days; and beyond
Meet the ex-GOP insider who created white nationalist Richard Spencer
Working behind the scenes, William H. Regnery II has played an important role in making his ultra-right views a part of America’s political conversation in the era of Trump.
Trump’s Navy secretary nominee vows to crack down on safety lapses
Navy Secretary nominee Richard V. Spencer said during his confirmation hearing that he disagrees with the Navy’s hands-off approach to dangerous shipyards.
Trump’s Interior nominee dogged by questions over lobbying
A new complaint says Trump’s nominee for the No. 2 post at the Interior Department, David Bernhardt, violated the law by continuing to act as a lobbyist.
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Group behind Trump’s voter fraud claims still won’t show its work
In January, True the Vote said it needed $1 million to verify its claims. Now it won’t answer questions about what happened to its audit.
Trump nominee kept working with client after pledge to stop lobbying
Documents show that David Bernhardt maintained close contact with his client after testifying before Congress that he’d ceased lobbying.
Trump partner consolidates role as federal government’s top landlord
The president’s business empire caught a break when his government abandoned a development plan for the FBI headquarters.
Navy, Coast Guard continue awarding contracts to VT Halter despite safety lapses
“I have no doubt that a Navy policy to stop giving contracts to shipbuilding firms that flaunt the law and injure workers would save many lives and limbs,” said David Michaels, former head of Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Trump administration suddenly pulls plug on teen pregnancy programs
The decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will end five-year grants awarded by the Obama administration that were designed to f