Who is Christopher Wray, the FBI director who (probably) authorised the search of Mar-a-Lago? Christopher Wray has been a regular donor to Republican candidates throughout his career The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Missouri AG Schmitt says he’ll take a ‘wrecking ball’ to DOJ as Republicans react to Trump raid Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Missouri, decried an FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, calling it an “unprecedented weaponization” of the Department of Justice against one of President Joe Biden’s political opponents. Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022
FBI searches Trump's Florida estate for classified records The FBI has searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Trump allies call to "defund the FBI" One Republican Trump ally called for FBI agents to "be arrested upon sight" Salon · Aug 9, 2022
Trump mocked for picking the FBI director who raided him: ‘My schadenfreude can’t take much more of this’ Former president hit-out at ‘weaponised’ Justice Department and Democrats over search on Mar-A-Lago The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
At CPAC, Ted Cruz says China shooting down Pelosi’s plane would be ‘an act of war’ DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz told a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted more forcefully to China’s threats to shoot down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plane during her trip to Taiwan — saying it would be an “act of war” if the threats… Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
At CPAC, Ted Cruz calls China’s threats against Pelosi an ‘act of war’ DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz characterized threats from the Chinese to shoot down a plane carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as “an act of war,” telling a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted more forcefully. Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022
Photos of the week ending August 5, 2022 - Roll Call Photos of the week: Highlights include Jon Stewart's push for the PACT Act and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision on the reconciliation bill. Roll Call · Aug 5, 2022
FBI director says bureau has opened several investigations into abortion-related violence Christopher Wray said that the bureau has seen a significant increase in abortion-related violence in the last several months The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee grills FBI director on violent crime - Roll Call FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Americans face increasing threats from domestic terrorism and violent crime. Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022
Fueled by virtually unrestricted social media access, white nationalism is on the rise and attracting violent young white men White nationalists keep showing up in the hearings of the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. The Conversation · Aug 2, 2022
Missouri AG says FBI ‘illegally’ seeking local concealed carry permit information JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorney General Eric Schmitt said Wednesday the FBI was planning to illegally “harvest” information on Missouri concealed carry permits next month through a series of audits at county sheriff’s offices. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 13, 2022
NATO: A threat to our planet's future As NATO's military footprint expands far beyond Europe to confront China, the planet's survival is in doubt Salon · Jul 12, 2022
China accused of ‘intimidation’ to stop dissident from running for US congress In an unprecedented joint address, the directors of the FBI and MI5 warned on Wednesday of the multifaceted threat posed by Chinese espionage. They highlighted one potentially violent effort to prevent a Chinese dissident turned American citizen from running for a seat in Congress. France 24 · Jul 9, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 China blasts US, British intelligence services over spying claims China foreign ministry says US is ‘biggest threat to world peace, stability and development’ after spying accusations.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 China lashes out at US, British intelligence services China is calling the United States “the biggest threat to world peace, stability and development," continuing its sharp rhetoric in response to U.S. accusations of Chinese spying and threats to the international order
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Heads of MI5, FBI give joint warning of growing threat from China The heads of MI5 and FBI warned of the growing long-term threat posed by China to UK and U.S. interests, in their first joint appearance on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 MI5, FBI chiefs warn of ‘game-changing’ challenges from China Ken McCallum and Chris Wray warn businesses that China is determined to steal their technology for competitive gain.
ABC News · Jul 7, 2022 FBI, MI5 heads issue joint warning on China's threat to Western security The heads of the FBI and MI5 join forces to warn that China poses the biggest long-term threat to the security of the US, the UK and their allies.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022 Gymnasts seek $1 billion in damages from FBI over failure to investigate Larry Nassar There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. He pleaded guilty in 2017 and is serving decades in prison.
Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022 Nassar victims, including Simone Biles, allege FBI failed to protect them, seek $1 billion-plus DETROIT — Alleging the FBI mishandled its investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar, some of gymnastics’ biggest names have filed claims seeking more than $1 billion against the bureau, attorneys announced Wednesday.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles, other assault victims seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year
WEKU · Jun 8, 2022 Understanding the complaints from Simone Biles and others seeking $1B from the FBI The group of women and girls say the bureau failed to properly follow up on credible claims against the sports doctor Larry Nassar in 2015, which allowed him to continue abusing victims.
Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles among ex-Olympic gymnast assault victims suing FBI for $1billion for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar Simone Biles is among former Olympic gymnasts assault victims seeking over $1billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles among assault victims seeking $1bn from FBI for failing to stop Larry Nassar FBI agents in 2015 knew that sports doctor Nassar - who is now serving decades in prison - was accused of molesting gymnasts but they failed to act and he continued to target young women and girls for more than a year