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How Kash Patel has used children's books and podcasts to promote conspiracy theories

6:11pm December 09, 2024

by Lisa Hagen

Trump's pick to head the FBI has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in the first Trump administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories.

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The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack

8:26pm October 08, 2024

The Justice Department said the man was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S.

Justice Department Inspector General Releases Report On Investigation Into FISA Warrant Process During The 2016 Election

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Crime in the U.S. fell in 2023, FBI data show

12:14pm September 23, 2024

New data released by the FBI show violent crime and property crime both fell in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Who is Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the pastor on the FBI Most Wanted List?

3:36pm September 09, 2024

U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty."

US Gymnasts Testify As Senate Examines FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar Investigation

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FBI is still mishandling child sex crimes even after Nassar case, watchdog finds

2:13pm August 29, 2024

The FBI's inspector general slammed the agency for not complying with reporting rules for child sex abuse, warning that failure to do so leads to continued abuse.

Politics & Government

FBI is investigating after Trump campaign says Iran hacked sensitive documents

7:34pm August 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

The FBI said Monday it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from the Trump campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran.

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A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Kamala Harris

3:32am August 06, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Harris was mentioned 19 times on the account, according to the complaint, including several times in the days after announcing she was running for president in place of Biden.

U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'

10:51pm July 25, 2024

by The Associated Press

Ismael Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said.

FBI Director Wray Testifies At Senate Judiciary Hearing

Politics & Government

FBI director says gunman at Trump rally searched for info on JFK assassination

6:17pm July 24, 2024

by Ryan Lucas

The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump searched online about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the FBI director said.

World News

Meta takes down thousands of Instagram and Facebook accounts linked to sextortion

4:49pm July 24, 2024

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

The social media owner announced it has taken down thousands of accounts in Nigeria that were linked to financial sexual extortion scams.