Facebook Warned U.S. Government of Suspected Russian Hackers Before Election
Facebook alerted the FBI to suspected activity by Kremlin-linked hackers before the 2016 presidential election.
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Facebook Provides Robert Mueller with Facebook Ad Data Involving Russia
Information about Facebook’s discovery that an operation likely based in Russia spent $100,000 on ads on the social media site was turned over to Robert Mueller, the special counsel in charge of investigating alleged Russian meddling in last year’s presidential election.
FBI: Florida Man Used Twitter to Send Child Pornography to News Anchor
A 20-year-old Florida man was arrested after the FBI said he used multiple Twitter accounts to send child pornography to a local news anchor.
Secret Service Investigates State Senator Who Wrote, ‘I Hope Trump Is Assassinated’
The Secret Service is investigating a Missouri state senator after posting on Facebook that she’s hopes someone assassinates President Trump.
Homeland Security Enlists American College Students in Fight Against Terrorism
Homeland Security’s battle to stop the radicalization and recruitment of young people has tapped American college students for help.
Secret Service Investigating Lawmaker over ‘Aggressively Sarcastic’ Anti-Trump Facebook Post
The Secret Service is investigating a state lawmaker in Maine after causing alarm over a Facebook post about President Trump.
FBI Investigates Anti-Trump Gunman Who Shot 4 People at Virginia Ballpark
The FBI has taken over the investigation of a 66-year-old gunman who opened fire at a congressional baseball team, shooting four people including high-ranking Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., who was in critical condition Wednesday night.
FBI Director Comey Compares Twitter to ‘Every Dive Bar in America’
FBI Director James Comey compared Twitter to a “dive bar” where everyone is yelling their opinions.