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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as total farce' in Senate hearing

Kash Patel denied under oath allegations of excessive drinking and job absences, calling them baseless, while Democrats pressed for accountability and testing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Disgusted and Shocked': Ex-FBI Head Details Trump Admin's Political Purge of Federal Law Enforcement

Brian Driscoll said Kash Patel offered him acting FBI director role with vetting tied to political activity and that the request shocked him.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

As Kash Patel's crash-out continues, questions mount over inflated FBI statistics

FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations of excessive drinking and erratic conduct during a contentious Senate hearing, escalating confrontations over fitness and FBI statistics.
US politics
fromemptywheel
7 hours ago

The FBI Director Proved He Will Lie about Criminal Defendants - emptywheel

Kash Patel’s claim of being in Italy on business during the alleged drinking incident implies he was drinking on the job.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

What's Going On!?' Top Dem Grills Kash Patel Over Reports of FBI Investigating Journalists

The FBI director denied using FBI resources to investigate journalists and said no agent hours were diverted from core investigations.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Senator Presses Kash Patel on Beer-Chugging Olympics Trip

A planned Olympics trip was used to keep a Chinese cyber criminal’s transfer quiet, resulting in expulsion from Italy and return to America.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Disgusted and Shocked': Ex-FBI Head Details Trump Admin's Political Purge of Federal Law Enforcement

Brian Driscoll said Kash Patel offered him acting FBI director role with vetting tied to political activity and that the request shocked him.
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#ufos
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Is the Pentagon's UFO dump a political distraction?

The Department of Defense released 162 UFO-related files from multiple agencies, prompting online scrutiny of what is real and what is not.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

UFO disclosure to come in days as first files are sent for release

The US government is set to publicly release UFO documents soon, following a directive from President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Is the Pentagon's UFO dump a political distraction?

The Department of Defense released 162 UFO-related files from multiple agencies, prompting online scrutiny of what is real and what is not.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

UFO disclosure to come in days as first files are sent for release

The US government is set to publicly release UFO documents soon, following a directive from President Trump.
more#ufos
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
23 hours ago

Kash Patel's Performative Deflections

FBI Director Kash Patel refused to directly answer whether lying to Congress is a crime, repeatedly sidestepping the question during a Senate hearing.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

So Did You!' Kash Patel Gives Head-Scratching Reply When Being Accused of Lying to Congress

FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed over alleged false statements and whether Patel lied to Congress during a Senate hearing.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

Ransomware attacks increasingly include threats of physical violence, with a significant share of incidents involving harm to staff who refuse to pay.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Pentagon releases UFO files, but offers no evidence of little green men - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Pentagon released 162 long-classified UAP files to increase transparency, but the records provide no confirmed evidence of alien life or secret retrieval programs.
US politics
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
5 days ago

Former FBI Director James Comey waives NC court appearance in Trump threat case

James Comey waived his North Carolina court appearance after surrendering in Virginia, amid charges tied to an Instagram post interpreted as a threat to President Trump.
Beer
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

House Judiciary Dems Troll J. Edgar Boozer' Kash Patel Over Atlantic Report About His Personalized Bourbon Merch

Democrats used allegations of Kash Patel’s alcohol use to criticize him publicly, while Patel denied claims and pursued legal action.
#kash-patel
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The FBI Director's Unusual Calling Card

Kash Patel, the current FBI director, embraces merchandise and personalized branded bourbon, contrasting with his predecessors' more discreet approach.
Humor
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

SNL Finally Found Its Kash Patel. It Could Only Have Been One Comedian.

Kash Patel was humorously parodied on SNL by Aziz Ansari, highlighting his incompetence and recent controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Politico's Dasha Burns Reports It's Only a Matter of Time' Before Kash Patel is Canned

Kash Patel is likely to be the next Cabinet-level official dismissed due to negative press and distractions for Trump.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Kash Patel Was Arrested for Public Intoxication and Public Urination, Unearthed Disclosure Reveals

FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed two past alcohol-related arrests in a letter while applying to the Florida Bar, raising concerns about his current alcohol use.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kash Patel Gets Into Heated Exchange Over Lawsuit Confusion

Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over alleged false reporting about his career and personal conduct.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel's drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no. - LGBTQ Nation

Kash Patel's alleged drinking raises concerns about his fitness for the FBI director role and potential national security risks.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The FBI Director's Unusual Calling Card

Kash Patel, the current FBI director, embraces merchandise and personalized branded bourbon, contrasting with his predecessors' more discreet approach.
Humor
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

SNL Finally Found Its Kash Patel. It Could Only Have Been One Comedian.

Kash Patel was humorously parodied on SNL by Aziz Ansari, highlighting his incompetence and recent controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Politico's Dasha Burns Reports It's Only a Matter of Time' Before Kash Patel is Canned

Kash Patel is likely to be the next Cabinet-level official dismissed due to negative press and distractions for Trump.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Kash Patel Was Arrested for Public Intoxication and Public Urination, Unearthed Disclosure Reveals

FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed two past alcohol-related arrests in a letter while applying to the Florida Bar, raising concerns about his current alcohol use.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kash Patel Gets Into Heated Exchange Over Lawsuit Confusion

Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over alleged false reporting about his career and personal conduct.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel's drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no. - LGBTQ Nation

Kash Patel's alleged drinking raises concerns about his fitness for the FBI director role and potential national security risks.
more#kash-patel
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Sucker-punching FBI agent on Brooklyn sidewalk gets recently paroled ex-con another year

Darren McKenzie was sentenced to a year and a day for assaulting an FBI agent shortly after being released on parole.
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

FBI: China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem 'out of control'

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem, linked to state security, poses significant cybersecurity threats and operates with profit-driven motives.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
more#cybersecurity
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

When I watched the girls loving this man, I felt sick': the woman who exposed a polygamous paedophile

Christine Marie and Tolga Katas infiltrate a polygamous cult to expose sexual abuse, gaining community trust and working with the FBI to secure convictions.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

FBI Raids Home of Scientist for Alleged Records Violation - as Trump Weakens Record Policies for Himself

The Trump administration arrested a scientist for alleged record-keeping violations amid ongoing legal issues regarding Trump's immunity from such laws.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

Jim Comey's Equal Protection Claim - emptywheel

Russotto was indicted for making multiple threats, primarily against Alina Habba, and the DOJ sought to increase his punishment by citing additional threats.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Kristen Welker Asks Trump DOJ Head If President Still Has Confidence' In Kash Patel Amid Drinking Scandal

The investigation into the White House Correspondence Dinner security breach is ongoing, with confidence in FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized despite critical reports.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud

The suspect allegedly hired models to contact victims, lure them into relationships, and then encourage them to invest in fake platforms with false profit projections.
US news
US politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

The bill lacks meaningful constitutional safeguards and allows broad discretion to the attorney general regarding access to the 702 program.
SF parents
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Kash Patel Just Invited SPLC To Demonstrate Their Importance (and His Negligence) - emptywheel

Desmond Holly's shooting at Evergreen High School received minimal media attention despite prior warnings to the FBI about his radicalization.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Apple Fixes iPhone Bug After FBI Retrieved Signal Messages

Apple fixed a bug that allowed the FBI to retrieve deleted app notification messages, enhancing user privacy with the iOS 26.4.2 update.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Apple just fixed an iOS flaw exploited by the FBI - here's what happened

iOS 26.4.2 fixes a vulnerability that allowed the FBI to access deleted Signal messages via push notifications.
#defamation-lawsuit
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

A federal judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, stating the comments were rhetorical hyperbole and not actionable.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

A federal judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, stating the comments were rhetorical hyperbole and not actionable.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Steve Bannon Suggests Fox Anchor's Grilling of Kash Patel Was Sanctioned' by Trump Admin

Steve Bannon claimed Maria Bartiromo's interview with Kash Patel was a 'sanctioned hit' orchestrated by the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.
#section-702
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
US politics

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702

Lawmakers are pushing for true reform and privacy protections regarding FBI access to information collected under Section 702.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago
Information security

An FBI Perspective on FISA Section 702

Allowing Section 702 to lapse would create intelligence gaps that adversaries are poised to exploit, threatening American security.
more#section-702
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged

Tim Dillon expressed skepticism about the assassination attempt, suggesting that Trump should reveal it was staged to demonstrate his commitment to his supporters and the importance of voting.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

FBI Analyzing Potentially Critical DNA' Found In Nancy Guthrie's Home: Report

The FBI is analyzing critical DNA found at Nancy Guthrie's home as part of her missing person investigation.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 weeks ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Eric Swalwell Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to F.B.I. Over Case Files

Lawyers for Eric Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to the F.B.I. to block the release of files from a past investigation into his ties to a Chinese spy.
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