Politics May 31 GOP House Oversight chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt of Congress By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Politics Sep 21 FBI Director Wray says Afghanistan unrest could inspire extremism inside U.S. Top national security officials say the possibility of a 9/11-type attack has diminished over the last 20 years, but the unrest in Kabul could embolden U.S.-based extremists. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Sep 21 WATCH: Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee discuss threats since 9/11 The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is expected to discuss threats since 9/11 on Tuesday. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Sep 15 WATCH: FBI employees betrayed their duty in Nassar case, director Wray testifies The hearing is part of a congressional effort to hold the FBI accountable after multiple missteps in investigating the case, including the delays that allowed the now-imprisoned Nassar to abuse other young gymnasts. By News Desk and Associated Press
Nation Sep 14 WATCH: Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, other gymnasts testify about Larry Nassar abuse investigation Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress that federal law enforcement and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Will Graves, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
Jan 14 FBI tracking ‘extensive’ online chatter about armed protests ahead of Biden inauguration By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Wray says the FBI remains concerned about the potential for violence at protests and rallies in Washington and in state capitols around the country. Continue reading
Aug 06 FBI and DOJ sued by Peter Strzok, agent who was fired over Trump-related texts By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The complaint, which names as defendants Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Chris Wray, revisits a political drama that was seized on by conservative critics of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation as proof that the bureau was biased… Continue reading
Jun 08 Dem lawmakers seek criminal corruption probe of EPA’s Pruitt By Michael Biesecker, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press House Democrats on Friday formally requested that the Justice Department investigate Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for potential criminal conduct. Continue reading
Feb 13 FBI contradicts White House timeline of Rob Porter events By Deb Reichmann, Zeke Miller, Associated Press FBI Director Chris Wray said the bureau closed its background investigation on Rob Porter in January, weeks before the allegations were published. Continue reading
Dec 24 Adviser says Trump is confident in FBI director despite attacks By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Donald Trump has full confidence in his new FBI director despite a series of attacks on the impartiality of his soon-to-retire deputy, a presidential adviser said Sunday. Continue reading