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Trump Attorney General Orders FBI to Shut Down Foreign Election Interference Task Force: Report

A team within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tasked with investigating foreign interference in U.S. elections will reportedly be disbanded soon in accordance with an order made by incoming Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Latin Times · Feb 6, 2025

FBI To Disband Team Combatting Foreign Threats To US Elections

FBI disbands Foreign Influence Task Force, raising concerns about combating foreign threats to US elections.

Trump planning FBI purge: report

The reported culling will focus on agents and supervisors who worked on Jan. 6 and classified docs cases

Salon · Jan 31, 2025

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Trump rocks FBI by telling senior officials to resign or be fired as fears grow over retribution under Kash Patel

‘I was given no rationale for this decision, which, as you might imagine, has come as a shock,’ FBI agent writes in email to colleagues

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Kash Patel Refuses to Look At Capitol Guards In Tense Showdown With Democrat Adam Schiff: 'I'm Looking At You'

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI director, clashed during Patel's confirmation hearing Thursday.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Kash Patel claims he's never heard of right-wing conspiracy theorist — and is reminded he's appeared on his show eight times

Senator says Patel ‘promoted outrageous conspiracy theories and worked with a prominent neo-Nazi’

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

FBI director pick Patel to face questions about past comments - Roll Call

FBI director nominee Kash Patel is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025

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White House Names Brian Driscoll As Acting FBI Director

Brian Driscoll appointed as acting FBI director, pending Senate confirmation of Kash Patel. Leadership transition in FBI amidst concerns and challenges.

Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate Retires Before Trump's Inauguration

Paul Abbate retires as acting FBI director before Trump's inauguration. Relations strained. Kash Patel nominated to lead FBI.

FBI Investigates New Orleans Terrorist Attack For Possible Accomplices

FBI Director reveals ISIS radicalized New Orleans attacker, highlighting challenges of lone wolf threats and the need to address online radicalization.

James Comer To Meet FBI Nominee Patel To Start Planning How To 'Disrupt the Deep State'

The chair of the House Oversight Committee has conveyed the messaged to Trump's nominee that the body will "assist in any way possible to help him" in his goal

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

FBI Director Christopher Wray Warns Terror Threats Are 'Closer Than They Appear' In Parting Message

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Wray, whom he nominated in his first term. Kash Patel has been nominated to replace him

International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025

FBI Director Wray Warns Terror Threats Are 'Closer Than They Appear' In Parting Message

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Wray, whom he nominated in his first term. Kash Patel has been nominated to replace him

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

FBI Director Christopher Wray Emphasizes Independence And Integrity

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasizes FBI's independence and integrity in farewell address, navigating complex challenges during his tenure.

Every terror attack is sickening, says MI5 head at FBI director’s leaving event

Sir Ken McCallum, who was knighted in the latest New Year Honours, gave a speech at the leaving event for FBI director Christopher Wray on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

New Orleans attack came as the FBI was facing political heat and bracing for a transition

The attack that killed 14 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

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism

The truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State group unfolded amid months of warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat

Latin Times · Jan 2, 2025

Former US Attorney Casts Doubt Over Trump's FBI Nominee in Wake of New Orleans Terror Attack: 'Sober Leadership is Essential'

Barbara McQuade said Christopher Wray's quick decision to investigate the attack as a terror one "demonstrates the importance of an FBI director with knowledge, experience and judgement"

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Sen. Hawley Urges Senate Committee To Investigate Homeland Security

Sen. Hawley urges Sen. Paul to prioritize public testimony from Mayorkas and Wray on New Orleans attack for accountability and transparency.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024

Mike Lee says FBI watchdog report shows Jan 6 conspiracy theories ‘weren’t so crazy’

Justice Department watchdog found ‘no evidence’ FBI had undercover agents at the Capitol

FBI Director Christopher Wray To Step Down

FBI Director Christopher Wray, appointed by Trump, plans to step down, paving the way for loyalist Kash Patel. Tensions arose over Russian meddling and ele...

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

Social media users are misrepresenting a report by the Justice Department inspector general’s office, falsely claiming that it’s proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2024

FBI director guides the agency in confronting complex international threats, investigating federal crimes and running 55 field offices

Mention the FBI, and many older Americans will likely think of a time when the agency was run by J. Edgar Hoover, who spent much of his nearly half-century tenure at the agency harassing political dissidents and abusing his power. But as former FBI counterterrorism expert Javed Ali explains, the…

Salon · Dec 13, 2024

Christopher Wray's cowardly exit

There is no doubt that Wray understands the threat that Trump and his henchmen pose to the country and the world

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Washington begins to make way for Trumpworld

ANALYSIS: If Biden is going to do anything to define the last weeks of his presidency, and to cement his overall legacy, it will now have to be through Executive Branch action, writes John Bowden

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