Sep 15 DNA found near scene of Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, Patel says By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, John Seewer, Associated Press FBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing. Continue reading
Sep 10 Fired FBI officials sue Patel, claiming he bowed to Trump’s ‘campaign of retribution’ By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Three fired FBI officials have sued to get their jobs back, calling their terminations part of a “campaign of retribution” carried out by a director who caved to political pressure from the Trump administration. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 6:50 FBI raids home of John Bolton, a former Trump adviser turned vocal critic By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams Early Friday, FBI agents searched the Maryland home of John Bolton, the former national security adviser in President Trump’s first administration. Agents were also seen entering a building in Washington where Bolton has an office. Bolton has become a sharp… Continue watching
Aug 22 FBI searches ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton’s home and office, AP source says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The searches, seemingly the most significant public step the Justice Department has taken against a perceived enemy of the president, are likely to elicit fresh concerns that the Trump administration is using its law enforcement powers to target the Republican’s… Continue reading
Aug 19 Justice Department to begin giving Congress files from Jeffrey Epstein investigation, Comer says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press It was not clear exactly which or how many documents might be produced or whether the FBI's cooperation with Congress reflected a broader change in posture. Continue reading
Aug 19 Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to become co-deputy FBI director By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Bailey pursued numerous lawsuits against former President Joe Biden's administration and has defended the state's anti-abortion regulations. Continue reading
Aug 07 AP report: More FBI leaders forced out, including ex-director who resisted turning over Jan. 6 agents’ names By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The FBI Agents Association said in a statement that it was concerned by reports of the firings of senior leaders and that it was reviewing all legal options to defend its members. Continue reading
Aug 07 Sen. Cornyn: FBI has agreed to help find Texas lawmakers By Associated Press The Texas Republican isn't saying just how the FBI might help state law enforcement find the legislators who left Texas to block a vote on new redistricting maps. He had requested federal help on Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 05 Murders dropped nearly 15% last year, FBI data shows By Associated Press The FBI statistics released Tuesday show murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in the U.S. in 2024 fell nearly 15% from a year earlier, continuing a decline that's been seen since a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike. Continue reading
Jul 15 How Trump spent years stoking dark theories, and why he’s facing Epstein case blowback now By Ali Swenson, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The political crisis is especially challenging for Trump because it's one of his own making. Continue reading