Apr 12 House passes reauthorization of key U.S. surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes By Farnoush Amiri, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S. government surveillance tool without including broad restrictions on how the FBI uses this crucial program to search for Americans' data. Continue reading
Apr 10 Judge will redact witness names in Trump's classified documents case to protect identities By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The 24-page order centers on a dispute between special counsel Jack Smith’s team and lawyers for Trump over how much information about witnesses and their statements could be made public ahead of trial. Continue reading
Mar 27 Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The classified documents investigation of Donald Trump appeared to have clear momentum in 2022 when FBI agents who searched the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate recovered dozens of boxes containing sensitive documents. Continue reading
Mar 20 FBI data shows that violent crimes in the U.S. decreased in 2023 By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland called the data encouraging and touted law enforcement efforts to target gangs, illegal guns and other issues. Continue reading
Mar 01 NYC Mayor Adams says he stands by top aide at center of latest FBI raid on members of his inner circle By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press During a round of local media appearances Friday, the Democrat said his administration is fully cooperating with investigators but remains committed to serving city residents. 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
Feb 26 Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating Biden family bribery scheme to remain in custody before trial By Amy Taxin, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II in Los Angeles ordered Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man who claims to have ties to Russian intelligence could flee the country. Continue reading
Feb 22 Former FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts returns to U.S. custody By Ken Ritter, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The arrest during a meeting with his lawyers came after prosecutors appealed a ruling allowing 43-year-old Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, to be released with a GPS monitor ahead of trial on charges alleging he lied to the… Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 8:22 Informant in GOP's Biden investigation accused of lying and having ties to Russia By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat An ex-informant charged with lying to the FBI about President Biden recently told law enforcement he’s been in contact with Russian operatives. Prosecutors say the informant's story of a Ukrainian energy firm bribing President Biden and his son is a… Continue watching
Feb 20 Hunter Biden's lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of former FBI informant charged with lying By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The gun and tax charges against Hunter Biden are separate from the claims made by informant Alexander Smirnov, who has been charged with making up a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son and a Ukrainian energy company. Continue reading