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In Trump's pardon economy, crime victims lost out on at least $119 million in restitution
Small businesses and retirees are left empty handed as fraudsters, some represented by Trump allies, win clemency.
In Trump's pardon economy, crime victims lost out on at least $119 million in restitution
Small businesses and retirees are left empty handed as fraudsters, some represented by Trump allies, win clemency.
Trump adviser Stephen Miller spoke to agents at recent FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say Original
White House homeland security adviser Stephen Miller spoke at a training conference for counterterrorism agents at FBI headquarters just over a week ago, days before prosecutors criminally charged a man with making disturbing calls and texts to his wife, Katie, multiple sources told CBS News. Former Justice Department officials called the visit unusual, given the historical norm of insulating federal criminal investigations from political officials.
Democrats vow to investigate Trump pardon brokers if party controls Congress
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Top Democrats pledge investigation into Trump pardon brokers if party regains control of Congress Original
Senior Democratic lawmakers vowed Monday to investigate the new market that has sprung up around President Trump's pardons, citing CBS News video of lobbyists offering to "put pressure on the president" in exchange for a hefty fee from a convicted felon. "They've basically converted the president's pardon power into a for-profit industry," said Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
It was mid-August at the bar inside the plush Ritz-Carlton hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia, just outside Washington, and Jack Burkman and his business partner Jacob Wohl were making their latest sales pitch. They were seated at a table with Ammon Covino, a convicted felon, and his wife, Crystal. "With this particular White House, you have to put pressure on the president from all directions in a consistent way to force his hand," Burkman explained.
Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
It was mid-August at the bar inside the plush Ritz-Carlton hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia, just outside Washington, and Jack Burkman and his business partner Jacob Wohl were making their latest sales pitch. They were seated at a table with Ammon Covino, a convicted felon, and his wife, Crystal. "With this particular White House, you have to put pressure on the president from all directions in a consistent way to force his hand," Burkman explained.
At the FBI, a history of hiring prostitutes or stealing from employer may no longer be a barrier to being hired Original
The FBI previously refused to hire job applicants if they admitted to hiring sex workers or stealing from an employer — or engaging in acts of bestiality. Today, those acts, which are mostly illegal across the country, are no longer automatic deal breakers for applicants to the nation's top law enforcement agency. In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Fulton County 2020 election probe, sources say Original
The FBI last week fired two of its analysts after they expressed concerns that the investigation into the 2020 election results in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence and appeared to be politically motivated, according to several sources briefed on the matter.
This law firm has deep ties to Trump. A partner is his pick to be Manhattan's top prosecutor. Original
Washington — It was not yet 4 o'clock in the morning in Washington on Wednesday when President Trump, an ocean away at the G7 summit in France, issued a demand for Republican senators: James "Jamie" McDonald, his pick for U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, "must be confirmed" immediately.
DOJ veterans fear criminal probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists Original
Law enforcement veterans are expressing deep concerns that the Trump Justice Department's criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan is being systematically stacked with politically motivated personnel who are intent on a partisan indictment. Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
Analysis: Unstable people in unsettled times – America revisits the political violence of the '60s and '70s Original
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was amiably chatting with guests at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner when shots rang out. Amid the ensuing chaos as dinner attendees took cover, Kennedy's security detail rushed his table. One agent shielded Kennedy with his body while others hustled the secretary of health and human services out of the Washington Hilton ballroom and through a maze of service corridors to safety. File: HHS Secretary Robert F.
Joe on the Job: Cooperating Witnesses in Criminal Probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan Subpoenaed
Former senior intelligence and FBI officials who are cooperating with the U.S. Justice Department's criminal probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress were subpoenaed over the weekend to testify before a grand jury in Washington, D.C., multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Cooperating witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before grand jury, sources say Original
Former senior intelligence and FBI officials who are cooperating with the U.S. Justice Department's criminal probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress were subpoenaed over the weekend to testify before a grand jury in Washington, D.C., multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Speculation swirls around deaths and disappearances of staff at secretive government laboratories. Here's what we know. Original
President Trump hinted this week that something sinister may lurk behind the disappearance or death of 10 government workers tied to sensitive nuclear or space technology, but those close to the various investigations into the disparate cases say they see no links. "I just left a meeting on that subject, so pretty serious stuff," Mr. Trump told reporters Thursday. "Hopefully, coincidence...
Lead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say Original
The lead career federal prosecutor in Miami who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News on Friday. Maria Medetis Long, who is the head of the national security section for the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of Florida, informed lawyers who have clients involved in the matter late this week that she was off the case, several of them confirmed.
Lead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
6 hours ago Amy Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama–based researcher who died in 2022, is now being cited as the 11th case in a growing list of scientists who have died or disappeared under unusual circumstances. Her death has drawn renewed attention as at least 10 other recent cases involving individuals tied to …
Why destroying Iran's nuclear stockpile would be "one of the riskiest" missions in history Original
How hard would it be to remove or destroy Iran's nuclear stockpile? President Trump has said eliminating the country's nuclear weapons capability is a key objective of his military campaign against Iran, but U.S. military experts say it would be one of the riskiest missions ever attempted. Last June, the United States significantly degraded Iran's nuclear infrastructure with massive "bunker buster" bombs designed to reach deeply buried material.
Robert Mueller III, a Public Servant Who Became a Political Target
Robert Mueller III, who led the FBI in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks—overseeing its rapid modernization as an intelligence and counterterrorism organization—died on March 20 after a yearslong battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 81. A jut-jawed former Marine and federal prosecutor, Mueller was widely respected across party lines for his fidelity to the rule of law and his patrician dedication to public service.
Robert Mueller III, a Public Servant Who Became a Political Target
Robert Mueller III, who led the FBI in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks—overseeing its rapid modernization as an intelligence and counterterrorism organization—died on March 20 after a yearslong battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 81. A jut-jawed former Marine and federal prosecutor, Mueller was widely respected across party lines for his fidelity to the rule of law and his patrician dedication to public service.
Robert Mueller, who investigated allegations of Russian election meddling, dies at 81, sources say Original
Robert Mueller, a former FBI director who led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, has died, multiple sources told CBS News on Saturday. He was 81. A cause of death was not shared. Mueller is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Ann Cabell Standish, their two daughters, and three grandchildren. His death was first reported by MS Now. Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump Original
Washington — Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Federal prosecutors have issued more than 130 subpoenas since starting the investigation last year, one of the sources said.
FBI agents fired by Patel worked in counterintelligence, including on cases involving Iran, sources say Original
Most of the FBI agents fired by FBI Director Kash Patel last week worked on counterintelligence cases, including cases pertaining to Iran, multiple sources told CBS News.
FBI's head of congressional affairs stepping down, sources say Original
Marshall Yates, who led the FBI's congressional affairs office, is departing from the bureau, multiple sources told CBS News.
FBI Director Kash Patel takes agency jet to Italy, plans to attend Olympic hockey games in Italy, sources say
It all came down to this at the 2026 Olympic Games for the two most dominant countries in international women's hockey. The United States and Canada …
FBI Director Kash Patel takes agency jet to Italy, plans to attend Olympic hockey games, sources say
FBI Director Kash Patel, whose use of a government jet has frequently come under scrutiny, flew on a Justice Department plane Thursday to Italy with plans to attend the Olympic hockey medal rounds, according to public data and sources familiar with the matter. Public flight data reviewed by CBS News showed the FBI director took off on a government plane Thursday morning for an Air Force base in Italy, after a brief flight from Manassas, Virginia, to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland Wednesday.
Feds zip-tied a 14-year-old girl during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics Original
Wilder, Idaho — When Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue described the October raid on a popular community horse racing venue here, he hailed the detention of 105 undocumented immigrants and flatly rejected allegations that agents used zip ties to restrain some of the dozens of children present. Then he was presented with photographic evidence.
FBI searches Fulton County elections office seeking 2020 ballots. Here's what we know.
Now Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming less than two weeks ago, is the latest to leave since President Trump took control of the center last year. The top official overseeing artistic programming at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has …
FBI searches Fulton County elections office seeking 2020 ballots. Here's what we know. Original
The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking to take ballots in an investigation that a source told CBS News is linked to the 2020 presidential election. Fulton County confirmed that the FBI executed a search warrant at its election operations center and "sought a number of records related to 2020 elections." A state senator who was present told reporters the FBI sought hundreds of boxes of ballots.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns Original
The acting FBI supervisor of the Public Corruption Squad in the Minneapolis field office, Tracee Mergen, resigned last week in part over the investigation of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer earlier this month, according to multiple sources. Mergen left the FBI "in part due to the pressure on her to reclassify/discontinue the (Good) investigation," a source with knowledge of her departure told CBS News.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
Drag queen felt 'helpless and gaslit,' so she created her viral Erika Kirk act broke the internet Humor can be a powerful force for change, and no one knows that better than drag queen Lauren Banall. Banall has managed to rack up millions of views …
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
The acting FBI supervisor of the Public Corruption Squad in the Minneapolis field office, Tracee Mergen, resigned last week in part over the investigation of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer earlier this month, according to multiple sources. Mergen left the FBI "in part due to the pressure on her to reclassify/discontinue the (Good) investigation," a source with knowledge of her departure told CBS News.
Who is Erica Knight, the FBI's so-called "Kash Whisperer?" Original
FBI DirectorKash Patel was enduring yet another round of negative headlines in October about his frequent use of the FBI's private jet – this time to see his girlfriend sing the national anthem at a freestyle wrestling event in State College, Pennsylvania. An FBI spokesman pushed back on the criticism, citing federal regulations requiring the FBI director to fly on government aircraft.
Who is Erica Knight, the FBI's so-called "Kash Whisperer?"
FBI DirectorKash Patel was enduring yet another round of negative headlines in October about his frequent use of the FBI's private jet – this time to see his girlfriend sing the national anthem at a freestyle wrestling event in State College, Pennsylvania. An FBI spokesman pushed back on the criticism, citing federal regulations requiring the FBI director to fly on government aircraft.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
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Netflix's 'most underrated' thriller is back with an explosive first look Ring the alarm! Netflix's hit FBI series The Night Agent is back for season three – and by the look of the teaser trailer, it's set to be explosive. …
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FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, authorities say
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US authorities arrest suspect for planting pipe bombs ahead of January 6 riots The FBI has arrested a person suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington DC the night before the January 6 riots, when protesters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to stop lawmakers from certifying Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory. US authorities have taken into custody a …
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FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, sources say
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The FBI arrested a man on Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot, according to two law enforcement sources. The arrest follows an almost five-year investigation to uncover the …
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FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, sources say Original
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Federal authorities made their first arrest Thursday in connection with two pipe bombs that were planted outside the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The arrest marks a major step forward in a case that has vexed the FBI for nearly five years. The pipe bombs were placed outside DNC and RNC headquarters on the evening of Jan.
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Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet Original
FBI Director Kash Patel's travel to watch his girlfriend sing at a Pennsylvania sporting event is now being investigated by the top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee. Citing a series of recent media reports, the committee Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream passenger jet for a series of recent flights for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
The FBI is weighing an arrest and perp walk for Comey - and suspended an agent for refusing to help, sources say Original
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, and has suspended an agent who refused to participate in the plan, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Comey was charged last week with lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, an unprecedented move that came after President Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into his longtime adversary.
FBI Director Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation Original
Toward the end of his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk last Friday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox warned about the ills of America's increasingly vitriolic online culture.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit against Patel, Bondi Original
Sources: Politics may be behind FBI firings Three senior FBI officials who were abruptly fired last month by Kash Patel, the FBI director, are claiming in a new lawsuit against the Trump administration that they were illegally terminated at the direction of the White House for purely political reasons.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents Original
When the FBI fired five veteran agents earlier this month, Director Kash Patel offered no explanation. Shock at the firings has continued to reverberate through the storied agency. And now, details are emerging about the possible motivation, several sources close to the agents tell CBS News.
Former acting FBI director Brian Driscoll and other officials pushed out, sources say Original
Brian Driscoll, who briefly served as acting director of the FBI in the early days of the second Trump administration, is being pushed out of the agency, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Driscoll must vacate his current role at the agency's Washington field office by Friday, the sources said. The same goes for Steve Jensen, assistant director in charge of the agency's Washington field office.
To former prosecutors, everything about the Justice Dept. interview with Ghislaine Maxwell looked unorthodox Original
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met for a second day with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, without offering more than a broad rationale for his hours of questioning. Multiple former federal prosecutors told CBS News they were bewildered by his decision to launch into such talks and described the unfolding events as both unorthodox and concerning.
To former prosecutors, everything about the Justice Dept. interview with Ghislaine Maxwell looked unorthodox
“Going to F*** Me”: Trump Crashes Out Over Epstein Chaos It’s not looking good for Donald Trump—and he knows it. Donald Trump privately fears that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is about to detonate, …
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein
Judge Chastises U.S. Over Secrecy in Moving to Drop Charges Against MS-13 Leader The judge on Long Island chided the Trump administration over its effort to “avoid public scrutiny.” A federal judge on Long Island chided the Justice Department on Wednesday for trying to “avoid public scrutiny” of its attempts to drop criminal charges against a high-ranking member of the violent …
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, N.Y. prosecutor and former FBI director's daughter Original
The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and the daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, according to three sources, including one former Justice Department prosecutor. Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan, where she was the lead prosecutor on the criminal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs — a case that ended in acquittal on the most serious charges but convictions for interstate prostitution.
FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes Original
Washington — The FBI is intensifying its focus and resources on counterterrorism threats after the United States carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, and Iran countered with an attack of its own on an American air base in Qatar. Two sources told CBS News that a memo was distributed to FBI field office directors in the past 48 hours instructing them to focus resources on terror threats, including domestically.
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