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Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 hours 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.
#kash-patel
Humor
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours 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
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Kash Patel's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week - Above the Law

Low morale at the FBI is exacerbated by Director Kash Patel's behavior and ineffective distraction tactics amid scandals.
Law
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Kash Patel's Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

F.B.I. director Kash Patel faces serious allegations of excessive drinking affecting his duties and national security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Kash Patel Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking, raising concerns among colleagues about his ability to lead.
Humor
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours 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
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Kash Patel's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week - Above the Law

Low morale at the FBI is exacerbated by Director Kash Patel's behavior and ineffective distraction tactics amid scandals.
Law
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Kash Patel's Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

F.B.I. director Kash Patel faces serious allegations of excessive drinking affecting his duties and national security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Kash Patel Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking, raising concerns among colleagues about his ability to lead.
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Information security

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

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 days 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
3 weeks 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.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Iran intruders disrupting US water, energy facilities

Iranian-affiliated actors are escalating cyber intrusions targeting US critical infrastructure, particularly water and energy facilities, disrupting operations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
History
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston FBI division recovers 17th century urn stolen from Italian church years ago

The FBI recovered a stolen 17th-century reliquary urn from an Italian church and returned it to Italy.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days 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.
#threats
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days 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 news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. man charged with threatening to kill Trump, 'hang him from the Statue of Liberty'

A Great Barrington man faces federal charges for making violent threats against President Trump on Facebook and brandishing a sword at FBI agents.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days 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 news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. man charged with threatening to kill Trump, 'hang him from the Statue of Liberty'

A Great Barrington man faces federal charges for making violent threats against President Trump on Facebook and brandishing a sword at FBI agents.
Apple
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here's How to Lock Them Down

FBI accessed deleted Signal messages through iOS notification logs, raising privacy concerns despite Apple's update to improve data security.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Come Again?' Kash Patel And Tim Walz Battle Over Credit For Anti-Fraud Raids In Minnesota

The fraud scandal in Minnesota had actually been going on for years, and the Biden DOJ had made dozens of arrests and secured key convictions in the years prior.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

It Was a Failure!' Fox Host Grills FBI Head Kash Patel on WHCD Security Mistakes

FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the agency's rapid response to threats against President Trump while acknowledging the need for improved proactive measures.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
#journalism
Media industry
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

Media industry
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 week 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
1 week 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.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dozens of Mexican mafia members and associates arrested in SoCal operation, FBI says

FBI and local authorities arrested over two dozen Mexican Mafia members in Orange County as part of a major organized crime investigation.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

NY Times' Top Editor Calls Out FBI's Escalation of Tactics to Chill and Intimidate' in Blistering Memo

FBI's investigation into a New York Times journalist raises concerns about press intimidation and chilling effects on reporting.
#defamation-lawsuit
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
1 week 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
#lawsuit
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Scott MacFarlane Marvels at Typos' and Bad Grammar' in Kash Patel's Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic is criticized for numerous typos and poor grammar, raising questions about its validity.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

FBI sends plane to Cuba to stop a trans kid from accessing gender-affirming care

The FBI intervened in a custody dispute to prevent a transgender parent from providing gender-affirming care to her child in Cuba.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

After an explosive report on his conduct, FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic - Poynter

FBI Director Patel's erratic behavior and absence raise serious concerns about public safety and operational effectiveness within the bureau.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.
#section-702
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 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
2 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 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
2 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
2 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.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

FBI executed search warrants at Lancaster's vice mayor and council member's homes, City Hall, and a Bel Air property as part of a corruption probe.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
#phishing
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 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.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#eric-swalwell
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
1 month ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
1 month ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
fromwww.longislandpress.com
3 weeks ago

GUILTY: Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann admits to murdering eight women in courtroom plea | amNewYork

Heuermann admitted, while being questioned by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, to murdering Costilla in 1993, Vergata in 1996, Mack in 2000, Taylor in 2003, Brainard-Barnes in 2007, Barthelemy in 2009, and Waterman and Costello both in 2010.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I have to betray them to save them': how undercover film-makers exposed a sinister polygamous cult

These films that I'm making, says Dretzin, that other documentarians are making, are often more effective than the legal system at affecting change; psychological change and also sometimes systemic and criminal change.
Film
US news
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Federal Immigration Officers Say They Shot Suspected Gang Member in Central California | KQED

DHS officers opened fire to protect themselves, resulting in Mendoza being wounded and hospitalized.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center

Trump's budget includes a significant increase in counterterrorism funding and establishes an FBI-led center to identify domestic terrorists.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
France news
fromAxios
1 month ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
Right-wing politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

FBI says a man who crashed his pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah

Ayman Ghazali attacked a Detroit-area synagogue, inspired by Hezbollah, intending to kill as many people as possible.
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