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FBI investigations of far right on road to nowhere under Kash Patel, experts warn
Patel has signalled he isn’t interested in pursuing insurrectionists amid resurgence of extremist groups . With Kash Patel officially appointed as the new FBI director and Dan Bongino as his ...The Guardian - 8h -
Changes coming to FBI under Kash Patel's leadership
Kash Patel was sworn in as the controversial new FBI director under President Trump. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the changes coming for the department.CBS News - 6d -
How Kash Patel may change the FBI
This morning marks the first full day in office for new FBI director Kash Patel. The longtime vocal Trump ally arrived at his new office Friday. Sweeping changes are expected under his leadership.CBS News - 6d -
FBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chief
President Donald Trump's FBI director, Kash Patel, is expected to become head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to a White House official and two other sources ...NBC News - 5d -
FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say
Newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the FBI with help from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, say sources who were told of the proposal.ABC News - 1d -
FBI Director Kash Patel has first full day on job, plans to implement major changes
It's the first day at work for newly-confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel after his nomination barely passed the Senate Thursday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk request to list their achievements
Agency reportedly seeking guidance from DoJ as Musk’s demand sparks confusion across key government agencies. The new FBI director, Kash Patel , has told his agency employees to hold off on ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Unqualified henchmen’: fears rise as Trump names far-right podcaster as FBI deputy director
Dan Bongino’s installation in high-ranking law enforcement role sparks concern in both Republicans and Democrats. Fears over the future direction of the FBI have intensified after Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say
Kash Patel would replace Marvin Richardson, the ATF's current acting director.CBS News - 5d -
Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources
Donald Trump is expected to name FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 5d -
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Germany’s Far-Right Comeback
Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Experts warn of a "disengagement crisis" in education
A new book explores why teens are checking out of school and what parents can do to help. Authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the growing crisis in education.CBS News - 2d -
Patel tells FBI employees to pause any responses to DOGE email
FBI Director Kash Patel told employees to hold off on responding to an email, sent at tech billionaire Elon Musk’s direction, asking federal workers to list their accomplishments during the ...The Hill - 5d -
Patel, Bongino have no previous FBI experience. They are now the agency's top officials.
The top two officials at the FBI, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, have no previous experience at the law enforcement agency. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.CBS News - 3d -
Santander executive under criminal investigation in Brazil
Police to probe incoming chief accounting officer over alleged misappropriation of funds at former employerFinancial Times - 1d -
Buccaneers' Rachaad White's lawyers say FBI is investigating alleged extortion attempt
The Tampa Bay running back's lawyers say they will exercise all legal avenues to protect his rightsCBS Sports - 2d -
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Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay
Germany is experiencing a political shift that is alarming many citizens. The photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far-right AfD party and more extreme groups. ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right
A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.The New York Times - 5d -
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Why some German voters embraced the far right
Concerns over the economy may have contributed to the increasing number of votes for the far-right party during Germany's national election. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - 4d -
Beware of text messages about unpaid tolls, FBI and state authorities warn
Drivers should be on the lookout for scam text messages warning of an unpaid road toll bill, according to recent warnings from authorities.The Hill - 5d -
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.The New York Times - 6d -
Multiple New Orleans Privateers players under investigation for gambling violations
The Privateers hold just a 4-25 record and are tied for last in the Southland Conference.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ocasio-Cortez asks DOJ: Am I under investigation?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wants to know if she’s in legal hot water. In a highly unusual letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Ocasio-Cortez noted that she’s been a target of repeated ...The Hill - 2h -
Cybersecurity expert warns of increased attacks from foreign adversaries
The FBI says that North Korea is responsible for stealing $1.5 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit last week. According to CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, groups ...CBS News - 20h -
Trump Announces Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Commentator, as FBI Deputy Director
The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.The New York Times - 4d -
Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
‘It’s a scary time’: Sophie Lewis on the ‘enemy feminisms’ that enable the far right
In a new book the scholar traces a line from reactionary tendencies in history to anti-trans feminists today. Is Donald Trump a feminist?. There was a time when anyone asking such a question could ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture
Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".BBC News - 6d -
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.NBC News - 6d -
Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.CNBC - 5d -
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‘Now is the time of monsters’: young Berliners despair at far-right surge
Alternative für Deutschland projected to finish second in federal election with about 20% of the vote. For more than 150 years, the symbolism of the Siegessäule , or Victory Column, in Berlin’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Conservatives poised to lead Germany; far-right AfD second
German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz appears poised to win the country’s election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party places second despite making ...The Hill - 4d -
Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany’s Next Government
The collective shunning of the AfD party is part of a longstanding attempt to blunt its move into the mainstream.The New York Times - 5d
