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DOJ Expands Probe Into Mississippi Sheriff’s Department Over Decades of Alleged Torture
The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has broadened its investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi, where a notorious “Goon Squad” of deputies has been accused of torturing residents for nearly two decades.
Secret Service Chief Calls for Funding Boost After Two Assassination Attempts on Trump
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. is calling on Congress to invest significantly more in the agency after two apparent assassination attempts against former President Trump.
FBI Shuts Down Chinese-Backed Hacker Group Targeting U.S. Universities and Agencies
The FBI has disrupted a Chinese government-backed hacker group that targeted universities, government agencies, and other organizations, FBI Director Chris Wray announced Wednesday.
Iranian Hackers Target Biden Campaign with Stolen Trump Data, FBI Reveals
Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending unsolicited emails containing stolen information from Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals associated with then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden, according to a joint statement from the FBI and other federal agencies.
Suspicious Packages Sent to Election Officials as FBI and Postal Inspectors Investigate
Federal authorities are investigating a series of suspicious packages that have been sent to elections officials across more than 15 states.
Investigations Uncover Widespread Misconduct Among U.S. Border Officers, Including Drug Smuggling and Assault
Hundreds of U.S. border officers are currently under investigation for alleged involvement in serious misconduct, including trafficking, bribery, and sexual assault.
Global Star Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Charged With Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
By Allan Lengel Federal authorities on Tuesday unsealed an indictment charging global hip hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs with racketeering and sex trafficking. They alleged Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams at a press…
Suspect in Attempted Assassination of Trump Was on FBI’s Radar Since 2019 Tip
Ryan Routh, the alleged gunman in the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, was previously flagged in a 2019 tip to the FBI.