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Former FBI informant who fabricated Biden claims indicted on tax charges
A former FBI informant who fabricated statements to the bureau that in part spurred a GOP congressional investigation into the Biden family has been indicted on tax fraud charges. Alexander ...Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago -
FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington
The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...Politics - CBS News - October 28 -
FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes
The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election
The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
FBI condemns fake election security videos
The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
FBI warns of deepfake videos ahead of Election Day
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about two videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI on election security. One mentions the apprehension of groups committing ballot fraud ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
FBI investigating racists texts sent to Black Americans
The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country. A state attorney general has suggested that foreign actors may be involved. NBC News' Zinhle ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
FBI says it stopped attempt on Trump's life
The FBI says it thwarted an assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. The FBI says the plot is tied to a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which the U.S. considers a terrorist ...Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Trump considers replacing FBI director Christopher Wray
President-elect Donald Trump may replace FBI director Christopher Wray, who he previously appointed in 2017. NBC News's Ken Dilanian reports on how Kash Patel may be under consideration for the job.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FBI raids home and seizes phone of Polymarket founder
Shayne Coplan calls incident ‘discouraging’ as firm suggests raid was retaliation for site’s users betting on Donald Trump. The FBI raided the home of the chief executive of the predictive betting ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Gaetz couldn't get hired by FBI: McCabe
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s nominee for attorney general, couldn’t get hired by the FBI. “There are so many ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
FBI offering $25K for ballot box fires information
The FBI is offering up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information for identifying the suspect involved in setting fire to ballot boxes in Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Ore., according to an ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Here’s why the FBI seized Polymarket founder’s phone
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized the phone of Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan Wednesday, setting off a wave of complaint from crypto boosters who say the raid was politically ...Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
The FBI says it stopped a possible terrorist attack in Houston
Federal law enforcement officials said Thursday that they stopped a Texas man from carrying out a possible terrorist attack in Houston.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Trump won't put Mike Rogers at FBI: Scavino
Dan Scavino, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, said Friday that the president-elect is not planning to install former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) as the head of the FBI. “Just spoke to resident ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
FBI investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state
The FBI is investigating fires set at two ballot drop boxes that destroyed hundreds of ballots one week before Election Day. One happened in Portland, Oregon, and the other was in Vancouver, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
FBI investigates arson attacks on ballot dropboxes in Oregon and Washington
As Election Day approaches, the FBI is investigating a series of fires that damaged hundreds of ballots in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Canada. Police have identified a suspect and warn he may ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Will Justice Department and FBI officials carry out Trump’s prosecutions of his rivals?
Former officials fear that Donald Trump, if elected, will force out DOJ and FBI officials who defy him and replace them with loyalists. Chaos, division and paralysis could ensue.Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral
Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
Sheriff's deputies in Alabama found Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in September in a rural part of Colbert County.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
FBI: Polling location bomb threats in Georgia appear to originate in Russia
The FBI said it appeared Russia was behind discredited bomb threats made in Georgia and other states on Election Day. “The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners
FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group
The FBI is warning against at least two election-related videos being linked to a Russian disinformation group. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on the vetted content.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
FBI investigating racist texts sent to people around the country
Racist texts have been sent to people around the country, including college students. It's unclear who is behind the messages and how people were targeted. Some recipients tied the messages to the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states, FBI investigating
Law enforcement agencies in multiple states say racist text messages with almost identical language were sent to Black Americans Wednesday telling them they had been "selected for cotton picking." ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
FBI Director Christopher Wray is preparing for a possible forced exit under Trump
One person under consideration for the job is Trump adviser Kash Patel, who is also being considered to lead the CIA, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Bolton calls for FBI investigations before Gaetz, Gabbard confirmations
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—President-elect Trump’s nominees for director of national ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
FBI offering $25K reward for information in ballot box fires in Oregon, Washington
The FBI is offering up to a $25,000 reward in connection with a series of arson incidents involving ballot boxes in Washington state and Oregon last month.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
FBI probe into Chinese hacking finds 'broad and significant' espionage campaign
The U.S. government's ongoing probe into China-backed actors' attempts to hack into U.S. telecommunications infrastructure revealed a "broad and significant" espionage campaign targeted at those in ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Unnerves an Already Jittery Justice Department and FBI
Senior law enforcement officials face a wave of uncertainty as Donald J. Trump moves to nominate a fierce partisan and a longtime ally to fill one of the most powerful cabinet posts.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Polymarket at center of political storm after reported FBI raid
Prediction betting market Polymarket and its founder and CEO Shayne Coplan have found themselves at the center of a debate about political betting after the FBI reportedly raided Coplan’s home on ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
FBI investigates offensive messages targeting Hispanic, LGBTQ people
Officials shared that high school Hispanic and LGBTQIA students are receiving offensive messages saying they’ve been selected for deportation or re-education camps. “Although we have not received ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder
The family of the murdered black civil rights activist accuses the agencies of having a role in his death.Top stories - BBC News - November 16