Politics Feb 01 No classified documents found in FBI search of Biden’s beach house, lawyer says By Eric Tucker, Colleen Long, Associated Press
Politics Jan 26 U.S. infiltrates, dismantles big ransomware gang Attorney General Merrick Garland and other U.S. officials say the FBI and international partners have at least temporarily dismantled the network of a prolific ransomware gang they infiltrated last year. By Eric Tucker, Frank Bajak, Associated Press
Politics Jan 24 WATCH: What we know about the classified items found at Biden’s residence Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home last week-- a revelation that came as the Department of Justice was already investigating the discovery of documents with classification markings in President Joe Biden's home…
Politics Jan 23 Former FBI agent charged with aiding Russian oligarch A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official who investigated Russian oligarchs has been indicted on charges he secretly worked for one, in violation of U.S. sanctions. The official was also charged, in a separate indictment, with taking cash from a former… By Michael R. Sisak, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Jan 10 Republicans launch House investigations into FBI, China under new majority House Republicans have moved to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government. By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Dec 19 FBI finds sharp rise in online extortion of teens tricked into sending sexually explicit photos By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press An explosive increase in teenage boys targeted online and extorted for money after being tricked into sending explicit pictures of themselves has the FBI sounding a public-safety alarm. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:01 Secret Service under scrutiny ahead January 6 committee’s final report By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan The House panel investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is preparing to release its final report. Questions remain over how much the committee will focus on the federal law enforcement response to the insurrection and if they… Continue watching
Dec 07 FBI got tip about shooting suspect a day before 2021 arrest By Colleen Slevin, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Authorities say the person who would later kill five at a Colorado gay nightclub was on the FBI's radar a day before being arrested for threatening to kill family members. Continue reading
Dec 07 Arrested polygamous leader had 20 wives including some minors, FBI says By Felicia Fonseca The leader of a small polygamous group near the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives and punished followers who didn't treat him as a prophet. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Mayorkas, Wray testify on threats to the U.S. homeland in House hearing By News Desk The House Committee on Homeland Security covered a range of global and national dangers facing the United States -- including cyber threats, election security, international terrorism and the increasing threat of domestic terrorism. Continue reading