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 The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging from assault to harassment, despite a pledge by the bureau's leaders to eliminate the longstanding problem… Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Kash Patel testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for FBI director By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Matthew Brown, Associated Press Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an “enemies list" and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president's adversaries… Continue reading
Jan 07 New Orleans attack that killed 14 came amid political scrutiny and criticism for FBI By Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 2:52 News Wrap: New Orleans terror suspect visited city twice before attack, FBI says In our news wrap Sunday, the FBI released more details from their investigation into the deadly terror attack in New Orleans, mourners paid their respects to former President Carter as he lies in repose in Atlanta, airstrikes in Gaza killed… Continue watching
Jan 05 FBI says driver behind New Year’s truck attack visited New Orleans twice before By Jack Brook, Stephen Smith, Sara Cline, Associated Press The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter with hands-free glasses, an FBI official said Sunday. Continue reading
Dec 14 What does the FBI’s director do? A former FBI counterterrorism expert explains By Javed Ali, The Conversation Mention the FBI, and many older Americans will likely think of a time when the agency was run by J. Edgar Hoover, who spent much of his nearly half-century tenure at the agency harassing political dissidents and abusing his power. Continue reading
Dec 13 No undercover FBI agents at Jan. 6 riot, watchdog finds in rebuke to conspiracy theories By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The report Thursday from the Justice Department inspector general’s office knocks down a fringe conspiracy theory advanced by some Republicans in Congress that the FBI played a role in instigating the events of Jan. 6, when rioters determined to overturn… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 5:28 Wray’s resignation paves way for Trump’s new choice to take charge of FBI By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat 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… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 5:40 Several Trump nominees visit Capitol Hill to build support for their confirmations By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz 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. Continue watching
Dec 11 FBI Director Wray says he will resign at end of Biden’s term in January By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray says he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January. Continue reading