Jan 21 Woman accused of helping steal Pelosi laptop freed from jail By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press A federal judge has decided to release a Pennsylvania woman while she faces charges that she helped steal a laptop from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 15 Officials say no ‘direct evidence’ of plot to assassinate during Capitol attack By Alanna Durkin Richer, Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Prosecutors who initially said there was “strong evidence” the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials” have backed away from that allegation. Continue reading
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
Jan 13 FBI says it warned about possible violence ahead of U.S. Capitol riot By Associated Press The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last week's breach of the U.S. Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence, U.S. officials said. Continue reading
Jan 12 WATCH: Federal prosecutors considering sedition, conspiracy charges for Capitol rioters By Associated Press Federal prosecutors are looking at bringing “significant” cases involving possible sedition and conspiracy charges in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 11 FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 08 U.S. attorney says FBI agents searched offices and homes of Tennessee lawmakers By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press U.S. Attorney’s Office of Middle Tennessee on Friday says FBI agents have been searching the homes and offices of state lawmakers. Continue reading
Dec 15 FBI won’t ‘sidestep’ sexual misconduct claims, director says By Jim Mustian, Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray is seeking to reassure agents that the bureau won't tolerate sexual misconduct in the workplace, promising more resources and full investigations into claims brought against FBI officials. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Lebanon officials charged with negligence in deadly Beirut blast In our news wrap Thursday, Lebanon's caretaker prime minister and three other former ministers were charged with negligence in the Beirut explosion, applications for unemployment aid have spiked as companies cut more jobs amid the pandemic, President-elect Biden continues to… Continue watching
Nov 02 Trump decries FBI probe of supporters surrounding Biden bus By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press On Sunday night, Trump retweeted a screenshot of the FBI statement, adding: “In my opinion, these patriots did nothing wrong."… Continue reading