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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.
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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.
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Politics · United StatesFederal officials announce fraud crackdown in Minnesota
Federal officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and FBI Director Kash Patel, announced a crackdown on fraud in Minnesota. Multiple law enforcement agencies executed warrants and raided locations across the Twin Cities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Two Ex-FBI Officials Face New Charges in Hunter Biden Probe
Two former FBI officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, face new charges including obstruction of justice. The Department of Justice filed the charges shortly before a court hearing, drawing criticism from the defense.
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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.
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Politics · United StatesFederal raids target NYC adult day‑care centers in Medicaid fraud probe, Governor Hochul and Dr. Oz respond
On 20 Oct 2026 federal, state and local agents raided adult day‑care centres across New York City, citing a joint Medicaid‑fraud investigation. Governor Kathy Hochul and CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz linked the operation to alleged illegal billing, while reports differ on whether two or more than a hundred sites were searched.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PoliticsFBI disclosure on Jesse Van Rootselaar fuels Canadian SKS rifle ban calls
The FBI disclosed that Jesse Van Rootselaar, the Tumbler Ridge mass‑shooter, intended to use an SKS rifle. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said naming the weapons would be irresponsible. The attack killed eight people, six of them children, and a 41‑page complaint was filed in Seattle, sparking renewed calls to ban the SKS in Canada.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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