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Head of FBI New York office says he's retired from the bureau after being ordered to do so

The head of the FBI’s New York field office, who was reported to have resisted Justice Department efforts to scrutinize agents who participated in politically sensitive investigations, has told coworkers that he has retired from the bureau after being directed to do so

Head of FBI New York office says he's retired from the bureau after being ordered to do so
Political|US

FBI's NY chief, who pushed back on inquiry into January 6 probe, retires

By Sarah N.

FBI's NY chief, who pushed back on inquiry into January 6 probe, retires
Crime|Political|US

Head of FBI New York division forced to retire after telling agents he was prepared to ‘dig in’

Head of FBI New York division forced to retire after telling agents he was prepared to ‘dig in’

Head of FBI New York division forced to retire after telling agents he was prepared to ‘dig in’
Political|US

FBI Deputy Director Bongino repeatedly said pipe bombs planted ahead of Jan. 6 were ‘inside job’

FBI Deputy Director Bongino repeatedly said pipe bombs planted ahead of Jan. 6 were ‘inside job’

FBI Deputy Director Bongino repeatedly said pipe bombs planted ahead of Jan. 6 were ‘inside job’
Election|Political|US

Trump takes seized boxes back to Florida on Air Force One

Trump takes seized boxes back to Florida on Air Force One

Trump takes seized boxes back to Florida on Air Force One
Political|US

Trump takes back property seized by FBI, White House says

The FBI has given property back to U.S.

Trump takes back property seized by FBI, White House says
Crime|Political|US

Leonard Peltier remains defiant in AP interview, maintaining innocence and vowing continued activism

More than 50 years after a shootout on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation landed him in federal prison, Leonard Peltier remains defiant

Leonard Peltier remains defiant in AP interview, maintaining innocence and vowing continued activism
Political|Sports|US

FBI director considering having UFC train agents in martial arts, say people familiar with plan

By Sarah N.

FBI director considering having UFC train agents in martial arts, say people familiar with plan
Political|US

Inside Patel’s first week: Internal upheaval at the FBI – some of his own making

Inside Patel’s first week: Internal upheaval at the FBI – some of his own making

Inside Patel’s first week: Internal upheaval at the FBI – some of his own making
Political|US

'There is no time for either man to learn the job': Former Deputy Director on Trump FBI appointments

Andrew McCabe held the job Dan Bongino now takes on. He says FBI heads Bongino and Kash Patel, loyal Trump partisans with no prior experience, may be unprepared for serious threats.

'There is no time for either man to learn the job': Former Deputy Director on Trump FBI appointments
Crime|Political|US

'Slap in the face:' Bongino appointment sends shockwaves through FBI

By John Shiffman, Sarah N.

'Slap in the face:' Bongino appointment sends shockwaves through FBI
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|US

FBI says North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange

FBI says North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack
Political|US

‘The FBI is lost’: Bongino’s previous comments about law enforcement

Brian Todd breaks down the background of Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned conservative podcaster, who will become FBI Deputy Director.

‘The FBI is lost’: Bongino’s previous comments about law enforcement
Political|US

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency

As a popular right-wing podcaster, President Donald Trump's new deputy FBI director, Dan Bongino, has made many public comments about the agency he's about to help lead

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency
Political|US

Trump says Dan Bongino to be FBI deputy director

President Donald Trump said in a post on social media Sunday that Dan Bongino, a conservative talk show host, will be deputy director of the FBI.

Trump says Dan Bongino to be FBI deputy director
Political|US

Podcaster and ex-Secret Service agent Dan Bongino will be FBI deputy director, Trump says

Podcaster and ex-Secret Service agent Dan Bongino will be FBI deputy director, Trump says

Podcaster and ex-Secret Service agent Dan Bongino will be FBI deputy director, Trump says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk's latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade

Key federal agencies such as the FBI, State Department and Pentagon have instructed their employees not to comply with Elon Musk’s latest demand that they explain what they accomplished last week or risk losing their job

Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk's latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle|US

‘Sinister’ romance scammer allegedly used dating apps to target victims she drugged and robbed, authorities say

‘Sinister’ romance scammer allegedly used dating apps to target victims she drugged and robbed, authorities say

‘Sinister’ romance scammer allegedly used dating apps to target victims she drugged and robbed, authorities say
Political|US

Trump to name FBI chief Patel as acting ATF director, source says

By Sarah N.

Trump to name FBI chief Patel as acting ATF director, source says
Americas|Crime|US

Woman accused of drugging and robbing older men in a deadly romance scheme

The FBI in Las Vegas says a woman lured at least four older men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a “sinister” romance scheme

Woman accused of drugging and robbing older men in a deadly romance scheme
Political|US

FBI to transfer 1,500 staff out of Washington headquarters, two sources say

By Sarah N.

FBI to transfer 1,500 staff out of Washington headquarters, two sources say
Election|Political|US

'Can he answer the question?': Klobuchar pushes Patel on his past FBI remarks

During the confirmation hearing for Trump's FBI director nominee Kash Patel, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) pressed Patel about past remarks he made about shutting down the FBI's main headquarters and turning it into a "museum of the deep state."

'Can he answer the question?': Klobuchar pushes Patel on his past FBI remarks
Crime|Education|US

2 teenagers arrested in Texas on suspicion of plotting attack at school, FBI says

2 teenagers arrested in Texas on suspicion of plotting attack at school, FBI says

2 teenagers arrested in Texas on suspicion of plotting attack at school, FBI says
Celebrity|Crime|Sports|US

Alleged burglars targeted pro athletes and evaded authorities for months — until they took a selfie

Alleged burglars targeted pro athletes and evaded authorities for months — until they took a selfie

Alleged burglars targeted pro athletes and evaded authorities for months — until they took a selfie
Business|Crime|US

Jury convicts 83-year-old for several suburban bank robberies, Valentine's Day heist

Jury convicts 83-year-old for several suburban bank robberies, Valentine's Day heist

Crime|Sports|US

Seven men have been charged in connection with nationwide burglaries of professional athletes’ homes

Seven men have been charged in connection with nationwide burglaries of professional athletes’ homes

Seven men have been charged in connection with nationwide burglaries of professional athletes’ homes
Election|Political|US

Senate advances nomination of Trump FBI pick Kash Patel

The U.S.

Senate advances nomination of Trump FBI pick Kash Patel
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department's independence is threatened as Trump's team asserts power over cases and staff

Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.”

Justice Department's independence is threatened as Trump's team asserts power over cases and staff
Crime|US

A Vermont border agent’s death was the latest violence linked to the cultlike Zizian group

A traffic stop in Vermont has cracked open a cultlike group called Zizians linked to six deaths in three states

Crime|Political|US

FBI dismisses Homeland Security secretary's claims that called FBI corrupt

The FBI said on Friday that allegations made against its agents labeling them as corrupt are "unfounded" and "deeply irresponsible."

FBI dismisses Homeland Security secretary's claims that called FBI corrupt
Political|US

Trump FBI pick Kash Patel clears Senate panel, headed for confirmation vote

President Donald Trump's pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, won the approval of the Republican-controlled U.S.

Trump FBI pick Kash Patel clears Senate panel, headed for confirmation vote
Political|US

Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed

Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed

Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed
Crime|Election|Political|US

Senate Democrat alleges FBI chief pick Patel is secretly overseeing firings

The top Democrat on the U.S.

Senate Democrat alleges FBI chief pick Patel is secretly overseeing firings
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Romance Scam: Woman lost $26K to lover who claimed to be Indiana businessman

Romance Scam: Woman lost $26K to lover who claimed to be Indiana businessman

Romance Scam: Woman lost $26K to lover who claimed to be Indiana businessman
Political|US

Senator seeks watchdog inquiry into Kash Patel, alleges behind-the-scenes role in purge at FBI

A top Democratic senator has asked the Justice Department’s inspector general to investigate after he says he received information that President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, had been “personally directing the ongoing purge” of agents at the bureau

Senator seeks watchdog inquiry into Kash Patel, alleges behind-the-scenes role in purge at FBI
Crime|Sports|US

Suspects in robbery of NFL star Joe Burrow’s home took selfie with stolen jewelry, FBI says

Suspects in robbery of NFL star Joe Burrow’s home took selfie with stolen jewelry, FBI says

Suspects in robbery of NFL star Joe Burrow’s home took selfie with stolen jewelry, FBI says
Crime|Opinion|Political|US

FBI agent writes anonymous letter warning Americans

As thousands of FBI employees brace for possible political retribution from the Trump administration, one special agent penned an anonymous open letter circulating across the bureau in defense of colleagues who took part in the sprawling January 6 Capitol riot investigation. CNN has obtained a copy of the letter.

FBI agent writes anonymous letter warning Americans
Crime|Sports|US

FBI launches crackdown on burglary ring targeting US athletes' homes

The FBI said on Friday that it has launched a nationwide operation to investigate a burglary ring that has targeted the homes of professional athletes in the United States.

FBI launches crackdown on burglary ring targeting US athletes' homes
Political|US

Trump says he will fire some FBI agents who investigated January 6 attack

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would fire some FBI agents who were involved in investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump says he will fire some FBI agents who investigated January 6 attack
Crime|Political|US

Trump administration for now not naming January 6 FBI agents, president wants some fired

By Sarah N.

Trump administration for now not naming January 6 FBI agents, president wants some fired
Business|Crime|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to lead

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, got rich consulting for a roster of foreign clients whose interests may clash with the law enforcement agency he hopes to lead

Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to lead
Crime|Political|US

DOJ agrees to give two-days’ notice if it releases names of FBI employees who worked on January 6 cases

DOJ agrees to give two-days’ notice if it releases names of FBI employees who worked on January 6 cases

DOJ agrees to give two-days’ notice if it releases names of FBI employees who worked on January 6 cases
Political|US

FBI gives Trump Justice Department names of employees who worked on January 6 cases, ending standoff

FBI gives Trump Justice Department names of employees who worked on January 6 cases, ending standoff

FBI gives Trump Justice Department names of employees who worked on January 6 cases, ending standoff
Crime|Political|US

Judge orders overnight pause on potential naming of January 6 FBI agents

A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered a brief pause on any public release of the identifies of FBI employees who worked on probes into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.

Judge orders overnight pause on potential naming of January 6 FBI agents
Political|US

Fired prosecutor who handled Jan. 6 cases responds to Trump

Former US attorney Jake Struebing says he's concerned about the Trump administration's recent shakeup of the Department of Justice. FBI officials have complied with demands to provide the DOJ with details of thousands of employees who worked on investigations related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.

Fired prosecutor who handled Jan. 6 cases responds to Trump
Crime|Political|US

Top Justice Department official accuses FBI leadership of ‘insubordination’ over January 6 inquiry

Top Justice Department official accuses FBI leadership of ‘insubordination’ over January 6 inquiry

Top Justice Department official accuses FBI leadership of ‘insubordination’ over January 6 inquiry
Crime|Sports|US

2 men arrested in New York’s Diamond District in connection to spate of burglaries, including of NFL star’s home

2 men arrested in New York’s Diamond District in connection to spate of burglaries, including of NFL star’s home

2 men arrested in New York’s Diamond District in connection to spate of burglaries, including of NFL star’s home
Crime|Political|US

Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents

A top Justice Department official has accused the FBI’s acting leaders of “insubordination” in a memo in which he sought to soothe anxiety inside the bureau over the potential for a broad purge of agents involved in investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents
Crime|Political|US

FBI agents ordered to work on January 6 cases will not face penalties, Justice Department official says

By Sarah N.

FBI agents ordered to work on January 6 cases will not face penalties, Justice Department official says

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