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MediaBias News has published 55 stories involving FBI, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesTrump compares US antisemitism to 1938 Germany
Donald Trump has drawn a parallel between the current rise of antisemitism in the United States and the situation in Germany in 1938. He also commented on racially motivated violence.
United States1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65- Politics · United States
Yuanjun Tang sentenced to probation for spying for China
Yuanjun Tang, 69, was sentenced to three years of probation for failing to register as an agent of the People's Republic of China. He admitted to spying on fellow activists for five years and received approximately $4,200 annually for his services.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastFBI adds IRGC member to Most Wanted list for alleged assassination plot
The FBI has added an IRGC member, Shahram Poursafi, to its Most Wanted Terrorists list. He is accused of plotting to kill two former US officials, including John Bolton, allegedly as retaliation for the US strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.
Middle East3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesCleveland Meredith arrested for threatening federal judges
Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr. has been arrested and accused of threatening federal judges. Meredith was previously pardoned by President Donald Trump for offenses related to the January 6 Capitol attack and had previously been convicted of threatening Nancy Pelosi.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Business & EconomyBinance Hackers Stole $6.3 Billion After Fake Job Interview
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance after a multi-stage attack that began in June. The breach involved a bogus job interview and malicious software, leading to the compromise of two engineers' computers and a record crypto heist.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesEx-FBI Chief Sues DOJ Over Broadview Six Case
Former FBI Chicago head Douglas DePodesta is suing the U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois, and FBI director. He alleges he was forced to resign and scapegoated for failed immigration prosecutions, specifically the Broadview Six case.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesThomas Markle Snr moved to Florida dementia care home
Thomas Markle Snr, father of the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly been moved into a Florida care home for dementia patients. The move comes amid an FBI investigation into alleged child abuse images found at his home and storage units.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesComey Lawyers Seek to Block Justice Department Prosecution
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey are asking a federal judge to halt a third criminal case against him. The Justice Department filed the charges using a 'criminal information' instead of a grand jury, a move Comey's team calls legally invalid.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesDOJ says FBI, ICE agents won't monitor US elections
The US Department of Justice has stated that FBI and ICE agents will not serve as federal election monitors. This comes after litigation from the NAACP, which raised concerns about potential voter intimidation.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesFBI reports 67% rise in violent crime arrests under Trump
The FBI reported a 67% increase in violent crime arrests during the first 21 months of the Trump administration compared to the final 21 months of the Biden administration. The agency also noted a 13% rise in arrests of child sex predators and human traffickers.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesUS cyberscam response fragmented, investigation finds
A US congressional investigation found the government's response to cyberscams is fragmented, with agencies lacking a unified accounting of seized money and victim returns. Americans reported nearly $18 billion in losses last year.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 50 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesUS Violent Crime Victimization Fell 25% in 2025, DOJ Survey Finds
A preliminary Justice Department survey estimates that violent crime victimization in the US dropped by 25% in 2025. Property crime also saw a 19% decrease. The administration has credited its immigration and gang crackdowns for these declines.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Science & Tech · United StatesPentagon Releases UFO Documents, Including Triangular Object Sighting
The Pentagon has released its seventh set of UFO documents, featuring a report of a black triangular object seen by FBI agents. The craft reportedly moved at high speed without sound or visible propulsion over a sensitive US site.
United States2 min readTrust 64 · Craft 70 · Hype 30
Politics · IsraelContractor Ian Brinksman arrested for leaking classified data
A government contractor, Ian Brinksman, has been arrested and charged with leaking classified national defense information. Prosecutors allege he exploited his access to sensitive government systems to examine and share classified reports with a romantic partner who published the material.
Israel4 min readTrust 58 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Conflict & SecurityAI finds PHP flaws, prompting global website security alerts
AI has identified critical security flaws in the PHP programming language, potentially impacting 70% of global websites. Millions of cyberattack attempts have been recorded as governments and companies scramble to patch the vulnerabilities.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · United StatesFBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to kill Rep. Keith Self
A 17‑year‑old male from McKinney, Texas was arrested by the FBI after federal sources said he planned to obtain a gun and carry out an ISIS‑inspired assassination of U.S. Rep. Keith Self at a public event on 17 October.
United States2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 52 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesGraham linked to bribery probe that went dark
An FBI anti-corruption team investigated allegations of a bribery scheme involving Senator Lindsey Graham and a Hawaii-based defense contractor. The probe reportedly went dark after the Trump administration reduced resources for the FBI and Department of Justice.
United States4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesFBI arrests LA man over alleged plot to attack Jewish preschool
The FBI arrested Steven Duenas, 51, in Los Angeles for allegedly planning an attack on JEMS Preschool. Investigators found materials for Molotov cocktails at his home and noted antisemitic posts he allegedly made online.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesFBI warns of AI-driven election scams ahead of midterms
The FBI and CISA have issued a joint alert warning of AI-powered cyber threats targeting the upcoming US midterm elections. Hackers may use sophisticated fake communications and cloned candidate voices to steal data and solicit fraudulent donations.
United States3 min readTrust 80 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesFBI Investigates Suffolk Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer for Vote Buying
The FBI is investigating Suffolk County Democratic Party Chairman Rich Schaffer over claims he attempted to buy votes for his reelection. Insiders allege he offered money and threatened jobs, while Schaffer denies the accusations.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesOpenAI Engineer Arrested for Alleged Recording Device Installation
An OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, has been arrested and charged with installing a recording device in a company conference room. Prosecutors stated he had booked one-way tickets to Saudi Arabia for himself and family members before his arrest. OpenAI confirmed his termination and stated no sensitive data was accessed.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 48
Conflict & Security · AfricaWest African crackdown detains around 30 suspects and rescues 117 victims
Around 30 alleged romance scammers were detained in Ghana and Nigeria after a joint law‑enforcement and tech‑company operation. The raid rescued 117 trafficking victims, led to 28 arrests and saw Meta remove roughly 3.7 million fraudulent accounts.
Africa4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificChina-linked hackers targeted Fiji organization, US embassy warns
Hackers with suspected links to China compromised a regional organization in Fiji between July and August. The US embassy in Fiji issued a warning that governments and telecommunication networks across the region may also be targeted.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesDemocrats Ask FBI Director Kash Patel to Cancel Russia Trip
Two senior Democratic lawmakers have urged FBI Director Kash Patel to cancel a reported trip to Russia, citing national security concerns. The FBI has not confirmed the travel plans, which are reportedly scheduled for mid-October.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Conflict & Security · United StatesArizona Man Arrested for Alleged White House Bomb Threats
Jacob Aaron Hicks, 46, of Tucson, Arizona, was arrested and charged with making an interstate threat. He is accused of emailing a local news station with threats of mass bombings targeting the White House and other Washington, D.C. locations.
United States3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 85 · Hype 22
PoliticsPM Carney to consider firearms panel advice on SKS rifle
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the federal government will consider advice from an arm's-length panel on firearms classification before making decisions on the SKS rifle. This follows an FBI complaint detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter's discussion of using the weapon.
3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesAppeals court allows family to sue FBI agent over mistaken raid
An Atlanta family cannot sue the federal government for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017, but a federal appeals court has ruled they can pursue a case against the agent who led the SWAT team.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesFBI opened probes into protesters after Trump demands, whistleblower says
A former FBI intelligence analyst, Jill Fields, has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the FBI opened preliminary investigations into anti-ICE protesters in Southern California. Fields claims these actions were initiated in early 2025 following demands from President Donald Trump and other administration officials, potentially violating FBI policy.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesUS Justice Department charges 16 foreigners with illegal voting
The US Justice Department has announced charges against 16 foreign nationals for alleged illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes. The cases involve voting by non-citizens in federal elections and false claims of US citizenship.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesJack Smith's Team Monitored Trump Campaign Aide Susie Wiles' Phone
Newly released documents reveal that former special counsel Jack Smith's team monitored the phone activity of Susie Wiles, a top aide to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. The monitoring, conducted from February to May 2023, involved a pen register and trap-and-trace device, recording metadata of calls.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 60
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHacker linked to FBI data theft detained in Jordan
A key member of the hacking group ShinyHunters, which claims to have stolen data on every FBI employee, has been detained in Jordan. Sources indicate the individual is cooperating with the FBI to identify other hackers.
Middle East2 min readTrust 31 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesOhio Hindu Temple Attacked with Bricks
A Hindu temple in Richmond Heights, Ohio, was attacked with bricks, shattering windows while priests and devotees were present inside. The FBI and the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have been notified, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesFBI releases classified 'Patel Report' on past failures
The FBI has released a classified internal report, referred to as the 'Patel Report,' to its employees. The document examines historical instances where the bureau 'fell short,' a move that has drawn both support and criticism regarding its intent and potential impact on the bureau's reputation.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · Middle EastEnergy Department Engineer Arrested for Alleged Houthi Support
A Department of Energy electrical engineer, Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, has been arrested and charged with providing material support to the Houthi rebels. The FBI alleges he purchased materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveled to Yemen.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
PoliticsJack Smith investigation obtained financial data from thousands of Trump donors
Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump obtained financial data from at least 4,782 individuals who donated to Trump and allied groups. The data includes checks from all 50 states, with some donations as small as $1. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley released documents related to the collection.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 68
Conflict & Security · United StatesFBI offers $1 million for information on Nijjar assassination suspect
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar. He is accused of orchestrating the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and has been added to the FBI's most-wanted fugitive list.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesBill Maher credits Trump's persona for crime drop
Bill Maher stated that crime across the US has decreased, attributing the trend partly to Donald Trump's tough-guy persona. He also mentioned Flock camera surveillance and Democratic social safety net expansion as contributing factors.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesCollins leads Jackson by 3 points in Maine Senate race poll
A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows Republican Susan Collins leading Democrat Troy Jackson by 3 percentage points in the Maine Senate race. The advantage falls within the poll's margin of error, indicating a close contest.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesFBI probe into Susan Collins and donor reportedly ended after Trump returned to office
The FBI sought to launch a pay-to-play investigation into interactions between Senator Susan Collins and a top donor, Martin Kao, but the probe reportedly ended after Donald Trump returned to office. Kao was indicted for illegal campaign contributions.
United States4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Science & Tech · United StatesUS government website used Chinese AI tool FBI said copied rival
The Federal Register website used Alibaba's Qwen AI model for a search tool that allowed users to find proposed regulations. The FBI accused Alibaba of "malicious" copying of Anthropic's technology, leading to the tool's removal.
United States2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Politics · United StatesFBI agent recommended criminal probe into Elon Musk, email shows
An FBI agent recommended opening a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and officials at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, according to a declassified email. The agent cited Musk's statements about non-compliance with a 'Five Things' directive and his ownership of X.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesFBI has new information on Trump assassination attempt attacker
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the FBI has new information regarding the attacker in the 2024 attempt on Donald Trump's life. Trump claimed on social media that the assassination attempt was a "Democrat plot" to remove him from the election, though investigations concluded the shooter acted alone.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesFBI Director Kash Patel Won't Rule Out Agents at Polling Places
FBI Director Kash Patel declined to rule out sending agents to polling places on Election Day, telling senators he wasn’t certain the bureau is legally barred from doing so. Patel stated the FBI has agents in each field office devoted to addressing election crimes.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & SecurityUK, US, Netherlands warn of Iranian spyware targeting dissidents
British, US, and Dutch intelligence services have issued a joint warning about Iranian state-linked spyware known as 'CHOSEN BRICK'. The malware is used to steal sensitive information from dissidents, activists, and journalists through spear-phishing attacks.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesMaine Teen Sentenced for Child Exploitation and Ties to 764 Network
A Maine teenager has been sentenced to prison for child sexual exploitation and alleged ties to the violent 764 network. The case marks the first time a juvenile has been federally charged in connection with the group.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesFBI Seizes Eric Swalwell's Electronics in Airport Encounter
FBI agents seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell's iPhone and MacBook Pro at San Francisco International Airport on August 15, 2026. The seizure occurred as part of a federal investigation into allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell was not arrested during the encounter.
United States3 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Politics · Middle EastUS revokes visa of Iraqi official honored by Biden
The United States has revoked the visa of Taif Sami Mohammed, an Iraqi national previously honored by the Biden administration. She has been placed on the FBI's Terror Watchlist, prompting the visa cancellation.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
FBI relaxes hiring rules on prostitution encounters
The FBI has ended its policy of automatically disqualifying all applicants with past sexual encounters with prostitutes. The bureau will now consider some candidates holistically, though certain past behaviours remain disqualifying.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 
Conflict & Security · United StatesMilitary judge rules Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confessions inadmissible
A military judge has ruled that confessions made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to FBI agents in 2007 are inadmissible in his death penalty case. The judge cited psychological conditioning and coercion, and a failure to inform Mohammed of his rights.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesOhio Man Accused of Threatening Trump and Congressman
Alex Justin Miller, 26, of Columbus, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with interstate transmission of a threat to injure. He is accused of sending emails containing threats to kill President Donald Trump and behead Florida Congressman Randy Fine.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Politics · United States
US Justice Department probes alleged conspiracy against Trump over Mar-a-Lago search
Justice Department investigators are examining whether officials conspired against Donald Trump, seeking voluntary interviews about the 2022 FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. The inquiry, based in Florida, also revisits Russian interference in the 2016 election.
United States5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 
Conflict & Security · United StatesAttorney General questions FBI takeover of Nancy Guthrie search six months on
Attorney General Todd Blanche has ruled out the FBI taking over the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, six months after she vanished from her Tucson home. Blanche said federal agencies would continue to assist local law enforcement, which has faced criticism over its handling of the case.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 68 · Hype 32- Politics · United States
FBI probed Jeff Sessions in 2017 after Democrat senators' request
The FBI opened a year-long investigation into then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in May 2017 after two Democrat senators demanded a probe. The case, codenamed 'March Toll', was closed in 2018 after finding no evidence of false statements or perjury. No left- or centre-rated outlet reported the declassification.
United States5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41 
Politics · United StatesDeclassified FBI files reveal probe into Trump over Comey firing and Russia ties
The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation in 2017 to determine whether Donald Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired FBI Director James Comey. Declassified documents show the probe, linked to the Crossfire Hurricane inquiry, was dropped in April 2019 with no charges filed. An official said the theory lacked evidence.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · United StatesFBI expands crime-fighting cooperation with China and Russia under Patel
FBI Director Kash Patel has established working groups with China and Russia to combat transnational crimes including fentanyl trafficking, cyber fraud and child exploitation. The partnerships, which include joint raids and intelligence sharing, have drawn criticism from US counterintelligence officials over security risks.
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