FBI
The latest updates on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (or FBI). Formed in 1908, it monitors domestic security and intelligence in the United States. The federal agency is operated under the Department of Justice and works with the U.S. Intelligence community. The agency operates out of the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C.
Proud Boys Leader Calls FBI 'Enemy of the People' Despite Being Informant
The chairman of the far-right group reportedly worked undercover with the agency to help convict 13 people.
Who Killed Malcolm X? New Questions Raised About 1965 Assassination
An undercover NYPD officer wrote a deathbed confession that accuses the FBI of conspiring to have Malcolm X killed on February 21, 1965.
Capitol Riot Suspect Faces 40-Year Sentence for Beating Officer With Flag
Two of the charges brought against the Arkansas man carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
FBI Releases New Photos of Capitol Riot Suspects As Total Charged Tops 200
The images join the hundreds already posted by the federal agency as it hunts the people who stormed the Capitol.
UCLA Student Who Sat in Mike Pence's Chair During Capitol Riot Arrested
The UCLA student was photographed inside the Capitol wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat and carrying a large blue "America First" flag and pole, the FBI said.
Capitol Rioter Accused of Hitting Officers With Stick Arrested by FBI
According to a criminal complaint, the 34-year-old was shown on police body-worn camera footage among a crowd of rioters using sticks and other items as weapons to assault officers protecting the U.S. Capitol.
Delta Passenger Allegedly Tries To Open Plane Cabin Door In Midair
The man was detained by law enforcement after Flight 2349 landed at Logan International Airport in Boston on February 14.
Texas AG Paxton Faces Deeper FBI Scrutiny After Details From Ex-Aides
Nate Paul carried out renovation work on Paxton's million-dollar home and gave his alleged mistress a job, according to a court filing from former staffers.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne 'Shocked' After Man Kills Himself in Front of Her Home
Irving, Texas police are investigating the incident with the FBI and trying to establish how the man was able to enter the gated community that Van Duyne lives in.
Capitol Rioter Who Said 'Smoke Out the Capitol, Baby' Arrested by FBI
According to court documents, a witness submitted a recording of Rubenacker's Snapchat "story," which showed him documenting incidents before and during the riot.
FBI Arrests Man Over Double Murder That Baffled Investigators for Decades
FBI agents used DNA evidence to bring charges against a Tennessee man who is suspected of having shot and killed a mother and her 4-year-old daughter nearly three decades ago.
Man Who Drank Wine and Stole Fox News Football During Capitol Riot Charged
The suspect from New Hampshire told local news stations he had "chugged" the wine before leaving the Capitol building on January 6.
Man Accused of Plotting Capitol Riot Worked for FBI, Lawyer Says
Thomas Caldwell was arrested on January 19 on four federal counts, including conspiracy to commit an offense against the U.S.
Every Capitol Rioter Who Has Said Donald Trump Incited Them
At least 13 people have named the former president as a reason for them allegedly storming the Capitol on January 6.
FBI Director Calls Slain Agent 'True Hero' at Memorial Service
Law enforcement officials gathered to remember a slain federal agent who dedicated her life to protecting children.
Rachel Powell, Capitol Rioter Known as the 'Bullhorn Lady,' Charged by DOJ
The 40-year-old mother of eight children could be seen breaking windows and using a bullhorn to instruct the violent mob where to go during the January 6 Capitol riot.
Fact Check: Does an FBI Report on Capitol Riot Contain Photo of Naked Man?
A widespread allegation on Twitter asserts that photographic evidence used in an FBI report about an alleged Capitol Hill rioter contains nudity.
Rachel Powell, 'Pink Hat Lady' at Capitol Riot, Has Home Raided by FBI
The suspect also known as "bullhorn lady" was recently featured for a profile in The New Yorker magazine.
Jason Hyland, Who Allegedly Chartered Plane for D.C. Rioters, Charged
"Thanks for joining me to DC to stand up for America," Jason Hyland allegedly texted to a group of people before the January riot. "This will be historic—no matter the outcome."
James Giannakos Jr. Allegedly Threatened Prosecutor of Proud Boys Leader
"I just wanted you to know that if anything happens to Mr. Enrique Tarrio, the same thing will happen to you and your family," Giannakos Jr. allegedly said, according to an FBI affidavit.
Over a Million Background Checks for Firearms Conducted After Capitol Riot
A surge in background checks following the U.S. Capitol riot actually reflects caution from state law enforcement.
'American Supremacist' Rioter Charged After Ex-Employee Contacts FBI
Dennis Sidorski, 46, was identified from video footage taken inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, court documents show.
D.C. Man, Simon Walker, Gets 17 Years for Advertising Child Pornography
As creator and administrator of online groups connected with child pornography, Walker encouraged members of those groups to distribute the explicit images.
Two FBI Agents Killed, Three Injured in Shooting While Serving Warrant
They were serving a warrant in a case involving violent crimes against children when the shooting took place in Sunrise, Florida around 6 a.m..
'Helmet Boy' Who Stormed Capitol Charged After Family Tip-Off
Zachary Alam has been identified as the rioter 'Helmet Boy', who was filmed using a helmet to smash a window to the Speaker's Lobby during the January 6 riot.
Pharmacist Accused of Ruining Vaccine Is Steeped in Conspiracy Theories
Steven Brandenburg agreed to plead guilty to two counts of attempting to tamper with consumer products, therefore putting others' health at risk, last week.
After Capitol Riot, Super Bowl Security Adds Drones, Bomb-Detectors, More
The original 'threat assessment' for the event didn't foresee pro-Trump rioters. Now it's 'all hands on deck' with facial-recognition software, surveillance aircraft, bomb-sniffers.
Kentucky Teacher Offered $10,000 to Have His Mother Murdered, Police Say
Billy Reynolds, a school bus driver and teacher, was detained on Thursday after an investigation by Kentucky State Police and the FBI.
Kentucky Man Cleared in Nashville Bombing Investigation
James Keith Ray, was charged on Jan. 8 with interstate transmission of a threat to injure a person after he reportedly posted content on Twitter threatening to kill an agent who questioned him at his home on the day after the bombing.
Man With 'White Privilege' Card Accused of Planning to Bomb Democrats
Ian Benjamin Rogers is being held in state custody in lieu of a $5 million bail as he awaits a preliminary hearing. If convicted, Rogers could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
