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Arrests Related to Jan. 6 Insurrection Reach Milestone of 1,000
At least 1,000 people have been arrested so far for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol, marking a milestone as the Justice Department continues to pursue new charges in the insurrection.
FBI Gun Seizure Orders Hit Record Levels Following Surge in Firearms Sales
The FBI issued a recorder number of gun seizures orders over the past two years from people who failed federal background checks, according to newly released data.
Trump Says He ‘Absolutely’ Won’t End Presidential Run If Indicted
Former President Trump pledged Saturday to stay in the 2024 presidential race even if he is indicted by the Justice Department.
Rep. Jordan Requests Interviews with 16 FBI Employees in House Inquiry
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is requesting an interview with 16 FBI employees as part of the Republicans’ investigation into the so-called “weaponization” of the federal government.
First Black Woman to Serve as Secret Service Special Agent Has Died
Zandra Flemister, a trailblazer who made history as the first Black woman to serve as a Secret Service special agent, died last week.
Capitol Police Officers Can Sue Trump for Actions Ahead of Insurrection, DOJ Says
Capitol Police officers injured in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the Capitol can sue former President Trump for allegedly inciting violence, the Justice department said Thursday in a federal court case.
Michigan AG Says She Was Target in Plot to Kill Jewish Officials
By Allan Lengel A Michigan man was charged Wednesday with threatening on social media to kill Jewish officials in Michigan. Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among the targets. “The FBI has confirmed I was a target of the heavily armed defendant in this matter,” Nessel tweeted Thursday morning. “It is my sincere hope…