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fromWIRED
9 hours ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
46 minutes ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
SF politics
from48 hills
53 minutes ago

Why is the City Attorney's Office 'investigating' a leaked document? It's unprecedented and alarming - 48 hills

Confidential leaks are integral to democracy, despite attempts by politicians to control information.
fromAol
4 hours ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

These are ladies of integrity, ladies who have given their all to this community. If they want to investigate, let them investigate, but no one should rush to judgment.
Brooklyn
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
2 hours ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation involves a New York City Council member and her sister, who have not been charged with any crime.
California
fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting | TechCrunch

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for potential harm to minors and national security threats related to its technology.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Ex-FBI Agent Tells Fox News Prosecution Will Use Body Cam Footage at Tiger Woods's Trial

Prosecutors want to get the prescription records for Tiger Woods, including the date and time prescription was filled, the type of prescription, and all warnings including but not limited to operating a motor vehicle.
Law
New York City
fromNewsmax
8 hours ago

Mamdani Says He Will Overrule Police Commissioner If Needed

Mayor Mamdani asserts ultimate authority over NYC policing policy, prepared to overrule Police Commissioner Tisch if necessary.
Boston
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Rachael Rollins, former U.S. Attorney who resigned amid ethics scandal, reportedly running again for Suffolk DA

Rachael Rollins is running to reclaim her position as Suffolk County District Attorney after resigning amid ethics concerns in 2023.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers

The Trump administration plans to collect sensitive medical records from millions of federal workers and retirees, raising legal and health policy concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Police corruption investigation garners new arrest as Toronto man charged with trafficking firearm | CBC News

The 27-year-old man was apprehended by York police on March 19 and charged with trafficking a firearm, according to court documents. Between April 16 and June 2, 2025, the man allegedly offered to 'transfer' a firearm 'while knowingly not being authorized to do so.'
Canada news
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

An internal inquiry by NYPD investigators flagged episodes of alleged 'stolen time.' Police sources said the therapist was moonlighting in another state while recording NYPD hours.
Mental health
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed

Bill Gates will testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
SF politics
fromWIRED
13 hours ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
#us-secret-service
#pam-bondi
fromJezebel
1 day ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Claims That Because She Was Fired, She No Longer Has to Testify on Epstein

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
56 minutes ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Congratulations To Pam Bondi... Let The Bar Disciplinary Investigation Commence! - Above the Law

Pam Bondi was voted as the lawyer most deserving of having her law license revoked due to her actions as Attorney General.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Pam Bondi Claims That Because She Was Fired, She No Longer Has to Testify on Epstein

Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, is avoiding a subpoena regarding the Epstein investigation after being fired by President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says

Pam Bondi will not attend a scheduled deposition regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Bondi Cannot Escape Accountability': Mace Insists She Will Get Ex-AG to Testify on Epstein

Rep. Nancy Mace insists Pam Bondi must testify before the House Oversight Committee despite claims she is no longer obligated to do so.
#fbi
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The FBI: Now, with 48% More Domestic Surveillance ... but No Banksters

FBI reoriented toward intelligence and surveillance, prioritizing terrorism and national security threats over white-collar crime and expanding domestic surveillance capacity.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
6 days 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.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
fromJezebel
2 days ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
fromFortune
7 hours ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

ICE purchased a 418,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, for $70 million, with plans for a processing site capable of handling 1,000 to 1,500 immigrants daily.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Media industry
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks

National Counterterrorism Center leader Joe Kent resigned while under FBI investigation for suspected classified information leaks to conservative media figures regarding Israel, Iran, and other sensitive matters.
#trump
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

"CISA was more focused on censorship than on protecting the Nation's critical systems, and put them at risk due to poor management and inefficiency, as well as a focus on self-promotion."
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Inspector general group to be led by former Trump administration adviser

"The administration is putting more of a thumb on the scale of CIGIE," said Faith Williams, the director of the Effective and Accountable Government Program at the Project on Government Oversight nonprofit.
Washington DC
#eric-swalwell
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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
6 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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
6 days 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.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero

Mueller, who died on Monday at age 81, had been FBI director from 2001 to 2013 but is more famous for being the special prosecutor who oversaw from 2017 to 2019 the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign in 2016 and the Russian government.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromPOLITICO
14 hours ago

Rand Paul is facing an ICE funding dilemma

Paul is a libertarian-leaning Republican who opposes Trump's expansion of federal power and is critical of ICE funding.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Troy Edwards, who resigned from a senior national-security position, stated, 'When the Justice Department indicted Comey on grounds widely seen as flimsy, I knew I had reached my red line.'
Law
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW's Jen Psaki Complains Trump Ally' at Baltimore Sun Is Investigating Rising Democratic Star's Military Record

Jen Psaki criticized a Trump ally's role in investigating Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's military record, raising concerns about media integrity and bias.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Blanche Appears to Confirm DOJ Is Investigating Rescue Leak, Day After Trump Threatened to Jail Journo

An investigation into leaks of classified information regarding a downed airman is confirmed, with potential legal actions against reporters involved.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Bill Gates to testify before House Oversight in Epstein probe

Gates plans to answer committee questions regarding his past relationship with Epstein, which he later deemed a mistake.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
1 month ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI is probing 'suspicious' breach into bureau networks

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on its networks, potentially involving systems used for court-ordered wiretapping requests.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
US news
fromWIRED
2 months ago

FBI Agent's Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE's Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath

FBI agent testimony contradicts ICE agent's sworn claim and questions whether training was followed before Renee Nicole Good's fatal shooting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jesse Watters Questions Why the FBI Is Being So Vague' In Guthrie Case

Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly, said Camron. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you, and we are waiting for contact.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The Department of Justice offered a startling confession to a court on Tuesday, acknowledging that it repeatedly made a 'material mistaken statement of fact' while defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of noncitizens at immigration court.
US politics
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
US politics
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Purpose-Built or Perilous: Congress Faces a Critical FBI Headquarters Decision

The FBI headquarters relocation must prioritize employee safety and data security over cost, requiring a new facility meeting Level V security standards rather than retrofitting the vulnerable Reagan Building.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

FBI Spox Rages About Kash Patel's Leisure-Packed Schedule Getting Leaked: A Criminal Act' That Will Not Be Taken Lightly'

FBI Director Kash Patel's leaked Olympics schedule, obtained by The New York Times, shows his weekend in Italy included more leisure activities than official business, prompting scrutiny over taxpayer-funded resource use and triggering an FBI investigation into the leak as a criminal act.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

FBI Agent Who Sought Probe of Renee Good's Shooter Resigns After Pressure From Higher-Ups

An FBI supervisor resigned after being blocked from investigating an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good, amid reported Justice Department pressure and internal obstruction.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Jim Comey's Learned Helplessness about the Torture Report

The classified 6,000-page Senate Intelligence Committee report on detention and interrogation remains largely unread, limiting departmental learning from past interrogation mistakes.
#fbi-resignation
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal of Lying about "Thwarted" "Plots" Started 4 Years Ago

Only one or two U.S. terrorist plots were actually thwarted by the Section 215 call-detail dragnet; the widely cited figure of 54 is incorrect.
#kash-patel
fromEsquire
2 months ago
US politics

FBI Sources Say Kash Patel Is Only in It for the Perks-and It's Making the U.S. Less Safe

fromEsquire
2 months ago
US politics

FBI Sources Say Kash Patel Is Only in It for the Perks-and It's Making the U.S. Less Safe

US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Does the DOJ Even Know What Justice Means Anymore?

Federal investigators are probing a Minneapolis woman's activist connections while DOJ and the White House shift blame toward activists instead of federal agents.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Should Ex-Senator Tied to CIA "Accountability" Be Involved in This Kind of Propaganda?

A new American Security Initiative ad uses nuclear fear-mongering about Iran, echoing LBJ's "Daisy" tactic to pressure policy and public opinion.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

DOJ Under Congressional Scrutiny After Improper Redactions in Epstein Files

DOJ failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, redacting mandated names while exposing survivors' identities and withholding millions of files.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

'Emergency Jump Teams' Are DOJ's New Plan To Paper Over Its Self-Inflicted Crisis - Above the Law

The Department of Justice created "emergency jump teams" to rotate assistant U.S. attorneys into high-need offices amid severe staffing shortages and collapsing morale.
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