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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
Crime|US

Man pleads guilty to setting guard shack on fire at FBI Chicago office

Man pleads guilty to setting guard shack on fire at FBI Chicago office

Crime|Political|US

FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations

FBI agents who participated in investigations related to President Donald Trump have sued over Justice Department efforts to develop a list of employees involved in those inquiries that they fear could be a precursor to mass firings

FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations
Crime|Political|US

FBI turns over details of 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 cases to Trump Justice Department, as agents sue

FBI turns over details of 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 cases to Trump Justice Department, as agents sue

FBI turns over details of 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 cases to Trump Justice Department, as agents sue
Crime|Political|US

FBI agents sue to protect identities of Jan. 6 agents as Trump officials pursue them

Two separate groups of FBI employees sued the U.S.

FBI agents sue to protect identities of Jan. 6 agents as Trump officials pursue them
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

FBI releases ‘seeking information posters’ for two Iranian intelligence officers in case of abducted American

FBI releases ‘seeking information posters’ for two Iranian intelligence officers in case of abducted American

FBI releases ‘seeking information posters’ for two Iranian intelligence officers in case of abducted American
Political|US

FBI advocates appeal to Congress as agents face scrutiny for Jan 6 work

Advocacy groups representing FBI agents appealed to the U.S.

FBI advocates appeal to Congress as agents face scrutiny for Jan 6 work
Crime|Political|US

Association representing thousands of FBI agents appeals to Congress to protect their jobs

The association representing thousands of FBI agents is urging congressional leaders to protect the jobs of employees at risk of punishment or possibly termination over their participation in investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

Association representing thousands of FBI agents appeals to Congress to protect their jobs
Crime|Political|US

‘Time for me to dig in’: Justice Department puts pressure on FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases

‘Time for me to dig in’: Justice Department puts pressure on FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases

‘Time for me to dig in’: Justice Department puts pressure on FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases
Crime|Political|US

FBI staff ordered to reveal their role in Jan. 6 probes by Monday

By Sarah N.

FBI staff ordered to reveal their role in Jan. 6 probes by Monday
Crime|Political|US

FBI employees questioned about involvement in Jan. 6 cases as Justice Department weighs firings

Thousands of FBI employees who participated in investigations related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol are being asked to complete in-depth questionnaires about their involvement in the inquiries as the Trump administration's Justice Department weighs disciplinary actions that could result in firings

FBI employees questioned about involvement in Jan. 6 cases as Justice Department weighs firings
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump's Justice Department launches sweeping cuts targeting Jan. 6 prosecutors, FBI agents

By Sarah N.

Trump's Justice Department launches sweeping cuts targeting Jan. 6 prosecutors, FBI agents
Crime|Political|US

Senior FBI leaders ordered to retire, resign or be fired by Monday

Senior FBI leaders ordered to retire, resign or be fired by Monday

Senior FBI leaders ordered to retire, resign or be fired by Monday
Crime|Election|Political|US

People on Kash Patel’s so-called ‘enemies list’ taking drastic steps for protection before his potential FBI takeover

People on Kash Patel’s so-called ‘enemies list’ taking drastic steps for protection before his potential FBI takeover

People on Kash Patel’s so-called ‘enemies list’ taking drastic steps for protection before his potential FBI takeover
Crime|Technology|US|World

International law enforcement operation targets group of cybercrime websites

The FBI and a host of law enforcement agencies seized a series of cybercrime-related websites on Wednesday, according to a seizure notice posted to the websites and

International law enforcement operation targets group of cybercrime websites
Crime|Election|Political|US

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead

Kash Patel positioned himself as a steadfast Donald Trump loyalist well before the president picked him to run the FBI

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead
Crime|Election|Political|US

Intel officials spent years battling Kash Patel. Now he’s poised to take over a key agency

Intel officials spent years battling Kash Patel. Now he’s poised to take over a key agency

Intel officials spent years battling Kash Patel. Now he’s poised to take over a key agency
Crime|US

One of FBI's 10 most wanted caught in Florida, officials say

One of FBI's 10 most wanted caught in Florida, officials say

Americas|Crime|US

Washington state woman is charged in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont

A 21-year-old Washington state woman faces two weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont

Washington state woman is charged in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont
Americas|Crime|US

US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont near Canada

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Canada that also left a suspect dead and another injured

US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont near Canada
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|US

Cryptocurrency financial firm to plead guilty after novel FBI probe

A cryptocurrency financial services firm agreed on Tuesday to plead guilty to U.S. charges that it offered to help manipulate the market for a digital token created

Cryptocurrency financial firm to plead guilty after novel FBI probe
Political|US

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted
Crime|Political|US

Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border

Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been fatally shot in northern Vermont

Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border
Political|US

Veteran agent named as acting FBI director pending Senate confirmation of Trump's pick for post

The White House has named a veteran agent to serve as acting FBI director after the official who’d been expected to run the bureau on an interim basis following the departure of Christopher Wray retired after nearly 30 years

Veteran agent named as acting FBI director pending Senate confirmation of Trump's pick for post
Political|US

FBI Acting Director Paul Abbate retires from the bureau, official says

(Fixes capitalization in headline) By Sarah N.

FBI Acting Director Paul Abbate retires from the bureau, official says
Crime|Technology|US

FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers, Bloomberg News reports

FBI leaders have warned that hackers who breached AT&T's system last year likely stole months of agents' call and text logs, prompting an urgent effort to safeguard confidential informants'

FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers, Bloomberg News reports
Election|Health|Political|US

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, gets set for her Senate confirmation hearings, only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults are “extremely” or “very” confident the Justice Department will act in a fair and nonpartisan manner during his second term

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Bomb hoax sends former Northeastern University employee to prison for a year

Federal prosecutors say a former lab manager at Northeastern University has been sentenced to just over a year in prison for staging a hoax explosion at the Boston campus and then lying about what happened to a federal agent

Crime|US|World

US agencies warn of potential New Orleans copycat attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S.

US agencies warn of potential New Orleans copycat attack
Crime|Political|US

FBI must be independent and above the partisan fray, outgoing director says in farewell address

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray says the bureau must remain independent, above the partisan fray and “committed to upholding the rule of law."

FBI must be independent and above the partisan fray, outgoing director says in farewell address
Crime|Election|Political|US

Ex-FBI informant who fabricated claims about Bidens sentenced to 6 years

A former FBI informant who admitted to lying about U.S.

Americas|Crime|Political|US

New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI

The attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans comes at a difficult time for the FBI, as it finds itself buffeted by suspicion and public criticism from lawmakers, especially allies of President-elect Donald Trump

New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Self-exiled Chinese businessman's chief of staff gets 10 years in prison in $1B fraud

The chief of staff for a Chinese businessman sought by the government of China has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in the $1 billion fraud case

Crime|Political|US

FBI shares video from Meta glasses NOLA attacker used to record scene in advance

FBI Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Office Myrthil shares the timeline of the New Orleans terrorist attack that occurred on New Year's Day during a press conference.

FBI shares video from Meta glasses NOLA attacker used to record scene in advance
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|US

FBI looking into New Orleans attack suspect's visits to Egypt, Canada

The FBI is looking into past visits to Egypt and Canada by the suspect in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people after a truck was rammed into a

FBI looking into New Orleans attack suspect's visits to Egypt, Canada
Crime|Political|US

FBI says suspect in Cybertruck blast had no animosity towards Trump, had PTSD

The FBI said on Friday that the suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas this week had no

FBI says suspect in Cybertruck blast had no animosity towards Trump, had PTSD
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US sanctions China's Integrity Technology over alleged hacking sweep

The U.S. on Friday sanctioned China's Integrity Technology Group, accusing it of being behind a prolific hacking group known as "Flax Typhoon."

US sanctions China's Integrity Technology over alleged hacking sweep
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US

Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says

A defense attorney says a man accused of long hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” plans to plead guilty

Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says
Americas|Crime|US

Kyung Lah breaks down details on suspect’s background

The FBI has identified the suspect who rammed a pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations on Bourbon Street in New Orleans as a 42-year-old Texas man and Army veteran. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Kyung Lah breaks down details on suspect’s background
Crime|Election|Political|US

FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of the Capitol riot

The FBI is releasing new information about a suspect who planted pipe bombs four years ago outside the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees near the Capitol

FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of the Capitol riot
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Man who formerly served in US Army indicted over attempts to support Hezbollah

A Pennsylvania man who previously served in the U.S.

Crime|Election|Political|US

FBI seeks new leads on Washington suspect in Jan. 6, 2021, pipe bombs

The FBI on Thursday released new surveillance video in a bid to reinvigorate its four-year-old hunt for a suspect who placed pipe bombs in Washington the

FBI seeks new leads on Washington suspect in Jan. 6, 2021, pipe bombs
Crime|Election|Political|US

After failing for four years to track down DC pipe bomber, FBI hopes there’s a new person willing to talk

After failing for four years to track down DC pipe bomber, FBI hopes there’s a new person willing to talk

After failing for four years to track down DC pipe bomber, FBI hopes there’s a new person willing to talk
Crime|Political|US

US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion

Law-enforcement officials in U.S. cities were beefing up security on Thursday after a deadly attack in New Orleans and an

US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion
Crime|US

Man arrested after FBI finds 150+ 'finished explosive devices' at his Isle of Wight home

Man arrested after FBI finds 150+ 'finished explosive devices' at his Isle of Wight home

Man arrested after FBI finds 150+ 'finished explosive devices' at his Isle of Wight home
Crime|Sports|US

FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes

The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes

FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes
Americas|Crime|US

FBI offers reward in fatal shooting of 7-year-old boy on Colorado tribal reservation

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for help finding a man suspected of fatally shooting a 7-year-old boy on a tribal reservation in Colorado earlier this month

Crime|Political|US

Boston Marathon Terror Attack Fast Facts

Boston Marathon Terror Attack Fast Facts

Political|Technology|US

Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the US. Here's what we know

Mysterious drones have been reported flying over the eastern United States in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who is flying them and why

Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the US. Here's what we know
Crime|US

Homeland Security agent pleads not guilty to drug distribution conspiracy charge

A Department of Homeland Security agent who the FBI says conspired with another agent to sell an illicit drug known as “bath salts” has pleaded not guilty to a drug distribution conspiracy charge

Crime|MidEast|Political|US

George Mason University student charged with plotting mass casualty attack on Israeli consulate in New York

George Mason University student charged with plotting mass casualty attack on Israeli consulate in New York

George Mason University student charged with plotting mass casualty attack on Israeli consulate in New York

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