FBI & Justice Department

Trump’s claim of immunity over Jan. 6 knocked down by appeals court

He can still to try to prove that his actions were taken in his official capacity as president.

3 days ago

House expels New York Rep. George Santos

The vote to expel was 311-114. Expulsion requires support from two-thirds of the House, a purposefully high bar.

3 days ago

Congress

Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

Inspector general to probe decision on relocating FBI buillding

The watchdog for the General Services Administration is probing the decision to locate the facility in Greenbelt, Maryland, over a Virginia site.

4 days ago

Conservative attack on government regulation reaches the Supreme Court

It’s one of several cases this term that could constrict federal regulators.

5 days ago

Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report

The congressman faces a 23-count federal indictment that alleges he stole the identities of campaign donors and then used their credit cards.

3 weeks ago

US spy tool will lapse unless Congress and White House can cut deal

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of December.

3 weeks ago

‘QAnon Shaman,’ Navy vet imprisoned over Jan. 6, running for Congress

Navy veteran Jacob Chansley was the spear-carrying rioter in horned fur hat and face paint during the 2021 Capitol riot.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

How agencies can bolster cyber infiltration, ‘exfiltration’ defenses

Exfiltration can manifest itself in an accidental or intentional disclosure of internal data.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

Honor veterans by following their lead into public service

Our institutions aren’t just the stark marble facades in Washington — they’re the people who breathe life into them.

4 weeks ago

Biden administration chooses Maryland for new FBI headquarters

Greenbelt is located about 13 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Washington, D.C.

4 weeks ago

Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing women pleads guilty

The case was the latest embarrassment for the CIA, which has seen a reckoning over its often secretive and antiquated handling of sexual misconduct claims.

4 weeks ago

Ex-State Dept. official, Marine veteran sentenced over Capitol riot

Federico Klein “waged a relentless siege on police officers” as he tried stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, prosecutors said.

4 weeks ago

SEC sues SolarWinds for alleged cyber neglect ahead of Russian hack

The 2020 hack penetrated U.S. government agencies including the Justice and Homeland Security departments, and more than 100 companies and think tanks.

5 weeks ago

Former NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell US secrets to Russia

The 31-year-old Army veteran from Colorado Springs, Colo., had faced a possible life sentence

6 weeks ago

FBI: Remote workers for US firms sent wages to N Korea to fund weapons

The FBI said the workers are dispatched and contracted by North Korea to work remotely with companies in St. Louis and elsewhere.

7 weeks ago

Trump to be questioned in lawsuits from ex-FBI employees

Both allege that the Justice Department acted under unrelenting pressure from Trump, who repeatedly lambasted the pair on social media.

7 weeks ago

Settlement over Trump family separations limits future actions by feds

The federal government would be barred from immigration policies that separate parents from children for eight years under the proposed court settlement.

7 weeks ago

Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about Milley

The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.

7 weeks ago

DOJ/FBI

From investigations to indictments to sentencing, keep up with the latest Justice Department and FBI efforts to keep government and contractors accountable.

He can still to try to prove that his actions were taken in his official capacity as president.

The vote to expel was 311-114. Expulsion requires support from two-thirds of the House, a purposefully high bar.

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

The watchdog for the General Services Administration is probing the decision to locate the facility in Greenbelt, Maryland, over a Virginia site.

It’s one of several cases this term that could constrict federal regulators.

The congressman faces a 23-count federal indictment that alleges he stole the identities of campaign donors and then used their credit cards.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of December.

Navy veteran Jacob Chansley was the spear-carrying rioter in horned fur hat and face paint during the 2021 Capitol riot.

Exfiltration can manifest itself in an accidental or intentional disclosure of internal data.

Our institutions aren’t just the stark marble facades in Washington — they’re the people who breathe life into them.

Greenbelt is located about 13 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Washington, D.C.

The case was the latest embarrassment for the CIA, which has seen a reckoning over its often secretive and antiquated handling of sexual misconduct claims.

Federico Klein “waged a relentless siege on police officers” as he tried stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, prosecutors said.

The 2020 hack penetrated U.S. government agencies including the Justice and Homeland Security departments, and more than 100 companies and think tanks.

The 31-year-old Army veteran from Colorado Springs, Colo., had faced a possible life sentence

The FBI said the workers are dispatched and contracted by North Korea to work remotely with companies in St. Louis and elsewhere.

Both allege that the Justice Department acted under unrelenting pressure from Trump, who repeatedly lambasted the pair on social media.

The federal government would be barred from immigration policies that separate parents from children for eight years under the proposed court settlement.

The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.