The U.S.-based Antifa movement has embraced the label and symbols of Germany's "Antifaschistische Aktion" — a Communist group whose actions enabled the Nazis to take power.
Follow the money: Among other things, FBI boss says probes have found fascinating connections between traditional anarchist groups like Antifa and transgender activist groups that are incubating in places like social media platforms favored by gamers.
Overwhelmingly, Republicans support the designation with an 80% approval. That's compared to just 20% of Democrats who do. Only 7% of Republicans oppose the designation compared to 53% of Democrats.
An FTO designation would pressure other countries to follow suit, which is already being considered in the Netherlands.
Cam Higby says he was assaulted by Antifa members as he attended the sometimes violent "No Kings Day" protests in Seattle. SPD is investigating.
The order comes after Trump declared last week that he would designate the group as a "domestic terrorist organization," and that he would consider giving the same name to other far-left groups, though he did not specify the other groups.