Nation Jan 30 FBI sees sharp spike of sexual misconduct claims in its ranks as agency works to eliminate longstanding problem By Jim Mustian, Associated Press
Politics Jan 07 New Orleans attack that killed 14 came amid political scrutiny and criticism for FBI The attack by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was killed by police, took place in the waning days of the Biden administration and just over two weeks before FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to resign his position to make way for Trump's… By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Dec 11 Watch 5:28 Wray’s resignation paves way for Trump’s new choice to take charge of FBI In a highly unusual move, the director of the FBI is stepping down. Christopher Wray announced he intends to leave his position when President-elect Trump takes office in January. It comes after Trump named Kash Patel as his nominee to… By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat
Politics Dec 11 Watch 5:40 Several Trump nominees visit Capitol Hill to build support for their confirmations Christopher Wray's resignation comes as President-elect Trump’s pick for the position, Kash Patel, met with senators to gain support for his nomination. He was just one of several Trump nominees on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Lisa Desjardins reports. By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz
Politics Dec 11 FBI Director Wray says he will resign at end of Biden’s term in January FBI Director Christopher Wray says he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nov 08 Trump’s return to the White House likely means leadership change at FBI By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Though the FBI director's job carries a 10-year term, Trump’s blistering and repeated criticism of his own appointee throughout his time as president raises the likelihood that Trump would either replace Wray upon taking office or that Wray would leave… Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Wray says Trump would-be assassin ran Google search for Lee Harvey Oswald By Joshua Barajas Responding to questions from Rep. Adam Schiff, FBI Director Christopher Wray said a laptop tied to the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump revealed that he did a Google search for “How far away was Oswald from… Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: FBI Director Wray testifies on investigation into attempted assassination of Trump By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Wednesday's hearing before the House Judiciary Committee included Wray's most detailed comments to date about a shooting that has again thrust the FBI into a political maelstrom months before the presidential election. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Attorney General Garland, FBI Director Wray give remarks on threats to November election By News Desk Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray held a news briefing Monday at the beginning of the Election Threats Task Force meeting. Continue reading
Feb 29 The U.S. is bracing for complex threats to 2024 elections, FBI Director Wray warns By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray says the U.S. expects to confront fast-moving threats to American elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before. Continue reading