Trailblazing FBI Agent Joanne Pierce Misko Dies at 83
Trailblazing former FBI agent Joanne Pierce Misko, who was among the first two women sworn in as special agents in 1972, died Friday in Wheatfield, N.Y., near Niagara Falls.
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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Running Covert Chinese Police Outpost in Manhattan
A man admitted in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday to secretly working on behalf of the Chinese government to operate an illicit police outpost in Lower Manhattan as part of Beijing’s efforts to suppress dissent and stifle criticism abroad.
Federal Agencies Dismiss Fears Over Drone Sightings in Northeast
Federal officials have downplayed concerns over thousands of recent drone sightings reported across Northeastern states, saying the activity poses no threat to national security or public safety.
Ex-FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to Lying About Bidens Ahead of 2020 Election
A former FBI informant pleaded guilty Monday to providing false information to federal authorities about Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden in the months leading up to the 2020 presidential election.
Concerns Mount Over Kash Patel’s Nomination as FBI Director
Former FBI officials are raising alarms about Donald Trump’s nominee for bureau director, Kash Patel, warning that his leadership could dramatically centralize power at the bureau.
Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican attorney and GOP national committeewoman for California, to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Dhillon, known for her conservative legal advocacy, would be the first Republican woman and the second Indian-American to hold the position if confirmed.
FBI Director Wray’s Resignation Signals a Shift Toward Politicized Leadership
Christopher A. Wray’s decision to step down as FBI director marks a potential turning point for the nation’s premier law enforcement agency, ushering in an era where the role of director could become increasingly tied to political shifts in Washington.
FBI Report Debunks Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories, Highlights Intelligence Failures
The FBI had no undercover agents among the crowd that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, nor did it instruct any of its informants to participate in the riot or break the law, according to a report released Thursday by the Justice Department’s inspector general.