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FBI Leaning Towards Virginia for New Headquarters
The FBI prefers Virginia as the site of its new headquarters because of its proximity to the bureau’s academy in Quantico, Va.
Trump Indicted on 37-Counts over Handling of Classified Documents
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on seven charges connected to his alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Florida estate, making him the first former president to be charged with a federal crime.
DOJ Informs Trump’s Legal Team That He is Target of Ongoing Criminal Probe
The Justice Department recently informed former President Trump’s legal team that he is the target in a federal investigation into his handling of classified records.
House Republicans Cancel Resolution to Hold FBI Director Wray in Contempt
House Republicans are canceling plans to vote to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt, saying an agreement has been reached to review a document that they believe are related to President Biden and his family.
Prosecutors Won’t Charge FBI Agent Who Fatally Shot Man at Subway Station
An off-duty FBI agent who fatally shot a man on a platform at a busy subway station in downtown Washington D.C. in 2022 won’t be charged with a crime, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
Barr on Trump Investigation: This is Not a ‘Witch Hunt’
Former Attorney General William Barr disputed former President Trump’s claims that the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified records was politically motivated.