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Mark D. Ferbrache

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The Psychology of Radicalization: From Hamas to America's Activist Left - The American Spectator ...

The Psychology of Radicalization: From Hamas to America's Activist Left - The American Spectator ...

The American Spectator — During my time in the FBI's Counterterrorism Division, I focused on international terrorism cases involving Palestinian groups hostile to Israel. Among them, Hamas stood out as the most active and determined - particularly in the United States, where its presence took the form of aggressive fundraising efforts. The FBI's investigations...

Arctic Frost and the Constitutional Risks of Secret Subpoenas Against Lawmakers - The American Sp...

Arctic Frost and the Constitutional Risks of Secret Subpoenas Against Lawmakers - The American Sp...

The American Spectator — When federal prosecutors secretly subpoena the phone records of sitting members of Congress from the opposing party - especially those charged with overseeing the Department of Justice - the issue is no longer January 6. It is whether the executive branch is exercising its investigative authorities in a manner consistent...

The FBI's Kneeling Problem

The FBI's Kneeling Problem

Medium — The FBI's Kneeling Problem As many as twelve former FBI agents terminated for kneeling during the June 2020 George Floyd protests in Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement ...

China's Hypersonic Breakthrough Was Enabled by America's Own Institutions

China's Hypersonic Breakthrough Was Enabled by America's Own Institutions

Medium — China's Hypersonic Breakthrough Was Enabled by America's Own Institutions Author's Note: The following essay is based on my observations and experience working in the FBI's National Security ...

Assassination Culture and the Death of Debate:

Assassination Culture and the Death of Debate:

Write A Catalyst — Assassination Culture and the Death of Debate: Why the Woke Left Can't Coexist Mark D. Ferbrache What is it about progressive ideology that so often hurtles toward extremism, violence, or even ...

Election 2025: Character Matters Over Party - All Virginia News - Virginias Greatest News Paper D...

Election 2025: Character Matters Over Party - All Virginia News - Virginias Greatest News Paper D...

allvirginia.news — The Stakes of this Election If the race for Virginia's next attorney general hasn't already been decided, what more must a candidate do to disqualify himself. The recent revelations about Democratic nominee Jay Jones are the case in point. His past text messages - violent, crude, and deeply unbecoming of anyone aspiring to be the [...]

From integrity to infamy: How the FBI and Justice Department can find their way back

From integrity to infamy: How the FBI and Justice Department can find their way back

The Hill — James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury for perjury and obstruction, and his actions as FBI Director have been heavily criticized for damaging the FBI's reputation and credibili...

The FBI can't afford to lower its standards

The FBI can't afford to lower its standards

The Hill — Waiving the long-standing requirement that new agents possess a college degree is not just lowering the bar - it risks damaging both the bureau's effectiveness and reputation.

Will Loudoun County's transgender policies become Virginia's problem? - AllVirginiaNews

Will Loudoun County's transgender policies become Virginia's problem? - AllVirginiaNews

allvirginia.news — Loudoun County Defies Title IX Directive Last week, the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) board voted 6-3 to again defy a directive from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. The department ordered LCPS to rescind Policy 8040, Rights of Transgender and Gender Expansive Students, by August 15, 2025, or risk losing as much [...]

A Loudoun County Teen Spoke Up About Locker Room Privacy. Now He's Under Title IX Investigation. ...

A Loudoun County Teen Spoke Up About Locker Room Privacy. Now He's Under Title IX Investigation. ...

allvirginia.news — A father of a 15-year-old Stone Bridge High School student has been notified by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) that his son is under formal Title IX investigation for alleged sexual harassment. The basis of the inquiry? A March incident-reported two months later on May 5-where the student, along with two male friends, expressed discomfort about sharing [...]

Ethical reporters and FBI agents have much in common - and we need them

Ethical reporters and FBI agents have much in common - and we need them

The Hill — The criminal justice system and the free press serve as a bulwark to the preservation of democracy.

Why the Democrats Lost in 2024 and the Road to Recovery - The American Spectator | USA News and P...

Why the Democrats Lost in 2024 and the Road to Recovery - The American Spectator | USA News and P...

The American Spectator — Until the Democrats address their eroding working-class base and unpopular progressive policies, their crisis will deepen.

Remembering Kevin R. Brock

Remembering Kevin R. Brock

The Hill — Kevin R. Brock, one of the FBI's most transformational leaders in the years following 9/11, passed away last month.

FERBRACHE: Want Real Police Reform? Then Give Cops A Huge Pay Raise

FERBRACHE: Want Real Police Reform? Then Give Cops A Huge Pay Raise

The Daily Caller — Police officers are paid to make prudent, often split second, decisions in the execution of their authorities, every time.

Biden's Illusion Of Access

Biden's Illusion Of Access

RealClear Politics — Hunter put his dad on speaker phone during meetings with Burisma and other officials. According to Rep. Dan Goldman, Hunter selling the illusion of access.

FERBRACHE: Biden's Illusion Of Access

FERBRACHE: Biden's Illusion Of Access

The Daily Caller — Hunter put his dad on speaker phone during meetings with Burisma and other officials. According to Rep. Dan Goldman, Hunter selling the "illusion of access."

FERBRACHE: You May Have Missed A Startling Part Of Wray's Testimony On Backdoor Gun Control

FERBRACHE: You May Have Missed A Startling Part Of Wray's Testimony On Backdoor Gun Control

SGT Report — FBI Director Chris Wray was again House Republicans' favorite punching bag. With daily revelations from House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) in the Senate virtually cementing Hunter Biden's role as a major influence peddler to foreign countries, including China, Republicans want answers from the FBI as evidence on Hunter seems to implicate the President.

FERBRACHE: You May Have Missed A Startling Part Of Wray's Testimony On Backdoor Gun Control

FERBRACHE: You May Have Missed A Startling Part Of Wray's Testimony On Backdoor Gun Control

The Daily Caller — To me, the most startling admission by the FBI Director were his responses to the FBI's collection of transaction records from US financial institutions.

FERBRACHE: Did The FBI Corroborate Reliable Source Reporting Of Alleged Biden Corruption?

FERBRACHE: Did The FBI Corroborate Reliable Source Reporting Of Alleged Biden Corruption?

The Daily Caller — At least three whistleblowers have disclosed concerns regarding "irregular handling" of evidence in relation to the government's investigation of Hunter Biden.

FERBRACHE: The Data Confirms Leftists Are Angry And Miserable. But Why?

FERBRACHE: The Data Confirms Leftists Are Angry And Miserable. But Why?

The Daily Caller — Why are woke progressives so angry? Why are they so hostile and intolerant to those who don't agree with their views?

FERBRACHE: How The Education System Is Degrading Children And Ensuring They Don't Live The Americ...

FERBRACHE: How The Education System Is Degrading Children And Ensuring They Don't Live The Americ...

The Daily Caller — CRT defines, categorizes and morally judges young children by their skin color or gender, setting them against each other. Can anything be more degrading?

FERBRACHE: For Liberal Politicians And Activists, The Truth Is Impractical And Sometimes Terrifyi...

FERBRACHE: For Liberal Politicians And Activists, The Truth Is Impractical And Sometimes Terrifyi...

The Daily Caller — Narratives, whether of Jan. 6, wokeness, or others, provide comfort, but they are not the impractical, messy truth.

FERBRACHE: To Find Truth, Objectivity Must Go?

FERBRACHE: To Find Truth, Objectivity Must Go?

The Daily Caller — If journalists are to regain trust and credibility with their readers, it will require a return to time-honored principles employed in pursuit of truth.

FERBRACHE: The Rise Of The Federal 'Virtuecrats'

FERBRACHE: The Rise Of The Federal 'Virtuecrats'

The Daily Caller — Self-reflection is a weakness. Sanctimonious virtue will always trump the law, truth and statistics. These people are in charge of the FBI and our government.
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