Republicans abruptly drop plans to level contempt charges against FBI chief Christopher Wray Deal by FBI to break stand off with Republicans made in ‘spirit of good faith’ The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
AP-NORC poll finds both Democrats, Republicans skeptical of US spying practices The American public is broadly skeptical of common intelligence practices and of the need to sacrifice civil liberties for security The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
House GOP drops plan to hold FBI director in contempt The FBI agreed to let all Oversight Committee members review a form detailing allegations against President Biden. Axios · Jun 8, 2023
DOJ charges 'Arrested Development' actor Jay Johnston for involvement in Jan. 6 riot Jay Johnston was arrested in California on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. WEKU · Jun 7, 2023
Texas' Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has brought on a prominent Houston litigator to defend him in his upcoming impeachment trial The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor Jay Johnston arrested on Jan. 6 charges Chicago-born actor voiced Jimmy Pesto on “Bob’s Burgers.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2023
Bob’s Burgers actor arrested and charged in connection with Jan 6 Capitol riot Actor was arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Actor known for 'Bob's Burgers' character arrested on Capitol riot charges An actor known for his roles on the comedy television shows “Bob’s Burgers” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Former state Sen. Terry Link testifies about his cooperation with FBI — which he once denied Link gave his testimony in the trial of businessman James T. Weiss, who is accused of bribing Link and former state Rep. Luis Arroyo. Arroyo has pleaded guilty to the scheme and is serving a nearly five-year prison sentence. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2023
Prosecutors ready to ask for Trump indictment on obstruction and Espionage Act charges The Independent has learned that prosecutors are prepared to ask grand jurors to vote on charges as early as Thursday The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Fla. grand jury may target Trump workers Special counsel may be "investigating a one-off charge in Florida against an individual defendant or two" Salon · Jun 7, 2023
Why Republicans are clashing with the FBI over a confidential Biden document The years-long feud between congressional Republicans and the FBI is reaching a new level of rancor The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
House GOP presses forward with contempt against FBI director - Roll Call The House Oversight and Accountability Committee plans to consider Thursday whether to hold the head of the FBI in contempt of Congress. Roll Call · Jun 7, 2023
FBI warns that compromising deepfakes are on the rise AI-generated indecent images have been circling the Internet since April, as the FBI issues major warning. TechRadar · Jun 7, 2023
Salon · Jun 7, 2023 Debt deal's (surprising) biggest losers Has Kevin McCarthy somehow defanged the House Freedom Caucus?
Salon · Jun 7, 2023 Meadows testimony kept secret from Trump Meadows' testimony before special counsel's grand jury seems to have been "kept secret from Trump team"
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Matthew Nilo: How DNA and an old glove helped police catch accused Boston serial rapist Police got new lead after reviewing old cases last year, writes Josh Marcus
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2023 Corruption trial begins with businessman insisting he acted legally, even as lawmakers he lobbied hatched bribery scheme Weiss is accused of bribing former state legislators Luis Arroyo and Terry Link to advance legislation in the General Assembly related to unregulated gambling devices known as sweepstakes machines.
The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2023 US founder of ‘orgasmic meditation’ startup indicted on forced labor charges Nicole Daedone of OneTaste accused, along with ex-head of sales Rachel Cherwitz, of running years-long cult-like conspiracy
Salon · Jun 6, 2023 Trump lawyers trying to "work the refs" If Trump’s reaction on Truth Social is any indication, the meeting didn’t go well
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 ‘Spycatcher’ agent who captured Robert Hanssen speaks out after his death FBI agent Eric O’Neill, who was just 26 when he went undercover to help catch traitor Robert Hanssen, tweeted following the spy’s death that he’d hoped for one final face-to-face meeting with his former boss
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2023 GOP lawmakers preview defense if Trump indicted on federal charges - Roll Call Congressional allies of Donald Trump have previewed a muscular public defense that paints potential prosecutors as politically biased.
Salon · Jun 6, 2023 Trump fumes: "How can DOJ charge me?" Trump's team expected an indictment ahead of Monday's meeting and the meeting did not change their expectations
The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2023 Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie announces 2024 presidential run – as it happened Former Trump adviser turned adversary to jump into crowded field with former president the frontrunner – follow all the latest news
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023 Assange ghostwriter says ‘I’ll go to jail before I help the FBI’ as police ask more questions Andrew O’Hagan was approached by the Met but says he won’t talk