Biden Admin. Officials Say Domestic Extremism Is A Top Priority

Attorney General Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas say white supremacist extremists pose the biggest threat to the U.S.

Biden administration officials say they're ramping up the fight against domestic violent extremism. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified Wednesday that white supremacist extremists remain the most persistent, lethal threat in the U.S. The departments they lead are requesting a combined total of an additional $231 million to combat the rise of domestic violent extremism and domestic terrorism.