FBI and IRS to investigate nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say

March 19, 2026

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FBI and IRS agents are launching a new initiative to investigate nonprofit organizations for suspected links to domestic terrorism.
The initiative follows a December memo ordering law enforcement to prioritize investigating and prosecuting extremist groups, including antifa.
The memo also asked agents to consider potential tax crimes where extremist groups might be defrauding the IRS.
IRS Criminal Investigation is confirming its agents are partnering with the FBI to investigate entities potentially funding domestic terrorism or political violence.
The new 'mission control command center' will be based at the FBI, with IRS agents on temporary assignments.
The FBI has been ordered to develop a list of groups engaged in acts that may constitute domestic terrorism.
The definition of domestic terrorism involves acts dangerous to human life within the U.S. intended to intimidate or coerce people or influence government policy.
Concerns have been raised about the legal justification for creating such lists without specific predication.
The initiative follows an executive order on domestic terrorism issued by President Trump in September.
A task force focused on antifa-linked group funding has also been created, and U.S. attorney offices are assigning domestic terrorism coordinators.

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