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.
Capitol Rioter Andrew Taake's Boasts on Dating App Bumble Lead to Arrest
After the Bumble tip, the FBI found videos and images showing Taake using pepper spray and what looked like a metal whip against officers.
Warden of Prison Where Loughlin, Huffman Held Questioned By FBI
It isn't clear if the investigation at the facility was connected to last month's arrest of a former correctional officer for allegedly sexually abusing inmates.
Former Trump Inaugural Chairman Thomas Barrack Arrested on Federal Charges
Barrack has been accused of acting and conspiring to act as agents of the United Arab Emirates between April of 2016 and April of 2018.
N.J. Brothers Responsible for Millions of Illegal Robocalls Fined $1.6M
The FTC's suit alleges that Environmental Safety International (ESI) hired telemarketers to initiate calls all across the U.S.
California Men Charged in Planned Bombing of Democratic Headquarters
The two men allegedly wanted to start a movement to overthrow the federal government.
Accused Capitol Rioter Touted Being Among 'First 20 People' to Break In
A tipster contacted the FBI to report the rioter after spotting him during a broadcast on MSNBC.
FBI Didn't Treat Larry Nassar Case With 'Utmost Seriousness,' Watchdog Says
Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor, in 2018 was sentenced up to 175 years for sexual assault.
Former OKC Thunder Worker Identified By Employees as Capitol Riot Suspect
Appearing in court on Wednesday, Danielle Doyle admitted to committing a federal crime on Jan. 6 after two of her Oklahoma City Thunder co-workers identified her in footage from the Capitol attack.
Masih Alinejad, Iranian Author, Journalist Targeted in Alleged Kidnap Plot
The Iranian journalist, and author of the memoir "The Wind in My Hair: My Fight for Freedom in Modern Iran," is an outspoken critic of the Iranian government.
U.S. Sending FBI, DHS Officers to Assist Haiti After Moïse Assassination
"Our assistance is to help the people of Haiti and to help them get through what is a very challenging time," the White House's press secretary said.
Suspect Allegedly Shot Indiana Det. Greg Ferency Without Any Warning: FBI
"The suspect showed up there before Detective Ferency came out of the building," said Paul Keenan, the special agent overseeing the FBI's Indianapolis office.
Air Force Failed to Tell FBI of Felony Convictions for Texas Church Shooter
A judge said the Air Force's failure to report prior felony convictions of the 2017 Texas church shooter "caused the deaths and injuries" of the victims.
FBI Shares 11 New Videos of Capitol Riot Assaults on Six-Month Anniversary
The videos show police being tackled, kicked and punched. In one video, insurrectionists surround an officer and declare, "This is a hostage."
300 People Who Participated in Capitol Riot Still Unidentified by FBI
"I don't care how long it takes. If they are looking for them, they will find them," said the former executive assistant director of the FBI's Criminal, Cyber, Response and Services Branch.
Man Arrested in Connection to Capitol Riot Admitted to Dressing Like Antifa
Fi Duong said he attended the riot alone, dressed all in black, to look like a member of Antifa, according to an FBI affidavit.
LAX Sees 2nd Security Breach in a Week as Passenger Opens Door, Exits Plane
"Charlie 4 Charlie, would you please call law enforcement because we are gonna head back to the gate...Looks like they may have blown one of our slides on the right side as well," the pilot said.
Greene Demands Capitol Riot Footage, Questions Treatment of Accused
The Republican congresswoman has suggested some of those arrested are being held in "inhumane detention conditions."
QAnon Couple Who Appeared in HBO Documentary Arrested Over Capitol Attack
Jamie Buteau and Jennifer Buteau both featured in the recent HBO series "Q: Into The Storm," as well as a 2018 Vice News segment on the conspiracy theory.
FBI Agent Allegedly Sexually Abused Children, Adults for Years: Police
David Harris, 51, was booked Thursday on charges of aggravated crimes against nature and indecent behavior with children under the age of 13.
Justice Department Admits It's 'Unprepared' to Implement Body Cameras
The audit report urged the Justice Department to "carefully reassess" the lack of body cameras and take steps to implement their use.
Highly Modified Drone 'Performed Like No Other' While Evading Capture
"The drone appeared to launch from an area about 5 miles south of Tucson and flew across Tucson and north over Marana," the FBI said. "No one was injured and no other similar incidents have been reported involving this specific drone."
Matt Gaetz Tweets 'Defund The FBI' Then Deletes It Amid FBI Probe
"If Democrats want to defund the police, they should start with the FBI," the tweet read. Rep. Gaetz deleted the tweet a minute later. The congressman is currently being investigated by the FBI.
Rep. Moulton Calls for Greene, Gaetz and Gosar to Be Ousted Over FBI Theory
"They're trying to whitewash history," Rep. Seth Moulton said of Republicans who pushed the conspiracy theory. "They need to go."
Arizona Medical Student Accused of Threatening to Kill Students
The FBI reportedly aided in the investigation of the student making threats against students.
Matt Gaetz Claims FBI May Have 'Animated' January 6 Storming of Capitol
The Florida congressman discusses the conspiracy theory about the insurrection on Newsmax which has also been pushed by Tucker Carlson.
Tucker Carlson Doubles Down on Claim FBI Was Involved With Capitol Riots
"First, how many of the so-called insurrectionists on January 6 had a relationship with the FBI? How many of these FBI moles encouraged others that day to break the law at the Capitol?" Carlson said if the answer was none, he would apologize for being wrong.
Florida Man Pulls Rifle on Neighbors, Accuses Them of Keeping Tabs for FBI
Nathan Yedinak, a 36-year-old resident of Ocala, was arrested on June 10 following an incident in which he threatened his neighbor. He then threatened his neighbor's son with a rifle, saying "You're going die today if you [expletive] with me."
Analyzing Tucker Carlson's Conspiracy Theory About FBI and the Capitol Riot
The Fox News host claimed on his show that the storming of the Capitol had been orchestrated "at least in part" by government agents.
Ted Lieu Asks Tucker Carlson: 'Why Do You Hate America?'
Carlson suggested that unindicted co-conspirators involved in the Capitol riot could have been FBI agents.
Parler Warned FBI more than 50 Times before Capitol Riot: Rep. Maloney
FBI Director Christopher Wray claimed ignorance, saying, "My understanding is that they sent emails to a particular Field Office and that some of those contained possible threat information and some of them were referred to domestic terrorism squads."
