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abcnews.go.comLead Prosecutor Replaced in James Comey Seashell Photograph Case
The Justice Department filed notice Friday evening that Matthew Petracca has been replaced by Timothy Severo in the federal criminal case against former FBI director James Comey over a 2025 social media post.
nypost.comFBI Continues Search for Pennsylvania Woman Indicted in 2018 Wire Fraud Case
Vanessa O’Rourke, now 37, remains at large after a federal grand jury indicted her on May 3, 2018. Authorities allege she used false claims of terminal brain cancer to raise funds for trips to Australia.
lamag.comApplicants for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Include Multiple Pardoned Individuals
Individuals previously convicted or investigated in cases tied to the 2020 election and January 6 events have stated they intend to seek payments from the fund. The Justice Department created the program to address alleged government overreach.
nypost.comPassenger Attempts to Enter Cockpit on Flight Over Wisconsin
A passenger on a commercial flight over Wisconsin tried multiple times to reach the cockpit. Law enforcement officers on board stopped the attempt. No injuries were reported.
The IndependentU.S. Coast Guard to Search Seized Sailboat in Lynette Hooker Disappearance Case
The U.S. Coast Guard will examine the couple's vessel in Fort Lauderdale after Bahamian authorities approved a U.S. dive team to search waters in the Sea of Abaco where Lynette Hooker vanished last month.
upi.comPentagon Acknowledges Adversaries Have Used Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops
Wired reported that the Pentagon has known for years about location tracking risks to soldiers' phones yet adopted almost none of the available fixes. The disclosure comes amid a week of separate developments in ransomware, school-bus surveillance, and Chicago policing.
ABC NewsFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies on Epstein Files Release
Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files during a closed-door House Oversight Committee interview on May 29, 2026. She said the department released nearly 3 million pages and all required documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
foxnews.comGrand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director for Threat Against President; Prosecutor Steps Off Case
A federal prosecutor who filed charges against former FBI Director James Comey has withdrawn from the case. The indictment alleges that an Instagram post of seashells spelling "86 47" constituted a threat. The matter is scheduled for trial in October.
jpost.comIraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Extradited to New York on Federal Terrorism Charges
Mohammad Al-Saadi, a commander of Kata’ib Hizballah, faces trial in New York after extradition this month. The indictment alleges nearly 20 attacks and plots across three continents.
nationalpost.comCIA Employee Trial Delayed After Gold Theft Accusation
A former senior CIA employee remains in custody after a federal judge postponed his initial court appearance. Prosecutors allege he removed 303 gold bars and foreign currency from agency premises.
abcnews.go.comFormer CIA officer charged with stealing $40 million in gold bars
Federal authorities say a former senior CIA employee took gold bars and cash from agency storage and stored them at his Virginia home. He faces theft and false-statement charges.
nbcnews.comDOJ Probes Whether Billionaire-Funded Nonprofit Secretly Financed E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll lied in a 2022 deposition about outside funding for her civil lawsuits against President Trump. The probe centers on whether she accurately described the source of legal fees paid by a nonprof…
nypost.comEx-CIA Official Arrested After $40 Million in Gold Bars Found at Home
A former CIA official was arrested last week after FBI agents found roughly 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million during a search of his residence. He faces one count of stealing public money and is accused of also lying about his education and military service.
rediff.comCalifornia Governor Signs Election Law Ahead of June Primary
The measure restricts law enforcement access to ballots and voter data without a court order. It takes effect immediately before Tuesday's statewide vote.
usmagazine.comFBI Expands Drone Training for Local and State Police Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The FBI is increasing instruction for law enforcement agencies on countering unauthorized drones. The effort is tied to security preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
dimsumdaily.hkFormer CIA Officer Charged With Theft After FBI Seizes 303 Gold Bars
A federal complaint alleges David Rush obtained an inflated salary by misrepresenting his education and military service. FBI agents recovered 303 gold bars valued above $40 million during a search of his Virginia home.
Military.comFormer Senior CIA Official Charged with Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars
A former senior CIA official was arrested after federal agents seized more than 300 gold bars valued at over $40 million from his home. Court filings detail the theft of government funds and gold between November and March.
dailykos.comAuthorities Seize Ballots From Four States in Federal and Local Actions
Federal and local officials have seized or demanded ballots from elections in Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and California so far this year. The actions involve ballots from 2020, 2024, and a 2025 redistricting vote.
gamereactor.euFBI Arrests Former Senior CIA Official Over Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
Federal agents arrested a former senior CIA official and charged him with stealing hundreds of gold bars valued at more than $40 million from the U.S. government and storing them at his home.
abcnews.go.comU.S. Investigators Seek New Search Area in Lynette Hooker Disappearance
GPS data from an electronic device has prompted U.S. authorities to request permission for a dive search in the Sea of Abaco. The data does not match Brian Hooker's account of events on the night his wife disappeared.
WiredGoogle Engineer Used Internal Search Data to Trade on Polymarket, Prompting Arrest
A Google security engineer was arrested in New York and charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. Prosecutors say he used confidential search data to place bets on Polymarket between October and December 2025.
cnet.comGoogle Engineer Charged With Insider Trading on Polymarket
Federal prosecutors charged a Google security engineer with using internal search data to place bets on a prediction market. The case marks the second arrest tied to alleged insider trading on Polymarket.
Legal Challenges Highlight DHS Surveillance Practices
Recent court cases have examined Department of Homeland Security collection of data from U.S. residents. The filings describe surveillance methods used by multiple federal agencies.
ReasonFederal Reports Detail Monitoring of Anti-Technology Protests
Wired obtained more than 1,000 pages of unpublished reports from the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and fusion centers that outline plans to track individuals and groups expressing opposition to technology.
jta.orgArgentine Police Arrest Two Chilean Men in U.S. Athlete Burglaries
Argentine authorities detained two Chilean citizens at a Buenos Aires bus station on Monday. The men are among several charged in the United States with burglarizing homes of professional athletes.
ICIJBitcoin ATM Operators Received Billions in Cryptocurrency from Major Exchanges
Several large cryptocurrency firms transferred more than $1.5 billion in bitcoin to operators of bitcoin ATMs between 2018 and 2025. The transfers continued after state and local officials raised concerns about scam activity linked to the machines. Bitcoin Depot, the largest oper…
catholicnewsagency.comSouthern Poverty Law Center Seeks Dismissal of Federal Fraud Indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a motion Tuesday asking a federal judge to dismiss an 11-count indictment charging the nonprofit with wire fraud and bank fraud. The filing argues the prosecution amounts to vindictive action tied to public statements by President Trump and a…
The HillU.S. Journalist Charged With Acting as Chinese Agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II faces federal charges alleging he worked as an agent for China's Ministry of State Security for at least seven years. He was arrested in early March and is scheduled for a pre-indictment plea hearing on Friday.
upi.comLawmaker accuses officials of withholding Epstein files
A Republican lawmaker said two senior Justice Department officials violated the law by withholding millions of Epstein-related documents. The comments came during a television interview and referenced an act requiring disclosure.
BBC NewsChilean Police Arrest Three Suspects in Athlete Home Burglaries
Chilean police arrested three nationals in Argentina last week on suspicion of burglarizing homes of professional athletes in the United States and Argentina. The suspects are expected to be extradited to face charges in either country.
The Sydney Morning HeraldWhatsApp Accounts of Australian MP and Staff Hacked in March
A federal politician and three staff members had their WhatsApp accounts breached in March. Officials said the incident prompted a temporary block on the app for parliamentary laptops.
rediff.comKash Patel's Net Worth Estimated at $6 Million After FBI Appointment
Kash Patel reported over $2 million in 2024 income from consulting, speeches, media work and book sales. He sold assets and declined compensation after taking the FBI director position, which pays $183,100 annually.
usatoday.comSecret Service Kills Gunman After Shooting at White House Checkpoint
A 21-year-old man opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed when officers returned fire. A bystander was also wounded. President Trump was inside the building but unharmed.
dailywire.comColumnist Lists Past Cases of Uneven Accountability for Officials
A Washington Times opinion column catalogs multiple episodes involving Democratic and Republican figures and argues that consequences have been applied unevenly. The piece cites specific dates, statements, and legal outcomes from 2016 through 2026.
thehindu.comU.S. intelligence director submits resignation effective June 30
The director of national intelligence will depart the post overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. Reports indicate the resignation followed internal discussions about possible replacement.
insurancejournal.comSocial media influencer and two others charged in alleged murder plot
Los Angeles County prosecutors filed charges against a 24-year-old influencer, her father and her former boyfriend in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. The case is tied to a custody dispute involving the influencer's 7-year-old daughter.
nbcnews.comSecret Service kills gunman outside White House after shots fired at checkpoint
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after he opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House on May 23, 2026. One bystander was also wounded and President Trump was unharmed.
Los Angeles TimesLaw Enforcement Responds to Reports of Shots Fired Near White House
Federal authorities responded to reports of gunfire near the White House on Saturday evening. Journalists were directed to shelter inside the press briefing room while officials investigated.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSecret Service Shoots Suspect Near White House After Gunfire
A man opened fire near the White House perimeter and was shot by the Secret Service. A bystander was also wounded in the incident.
realitytea.comIraqi National Charged With Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, faces six terrorism counts after his May 15 arrest in Turkey and extradition to the United States. Federal prosecutors say he targeted Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…
revolver.newsFBI Director Reports Largest Violent Crime Drop Since 1937
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that violent crime fell by 1.1 million incidents in 2025 compared with the previous year. The preliminary figures show declines in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
gellerreport.comTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump accepted Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation Friday after an 18-month tenure marked by limited involvement in foreign policy decisions. Gabbard cited her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis as the reason for stepping down.
WiredFBI Seeks Nationwide Access to License Plate Reader Data
Procurement records show the FBI plans to purchase access to automated license plate reader networks. The agency seeks near real-time data on vehicle movements across major U.S. highways.
Fox NewsNYC Audit Details Federal Immigration Visits to City Shelters
Audits of six New York City agencies found federal immigration authorities visited shelters and other facilities multiple times in 2025. The reports recorded an increase in detainer requests and described several instances of agents using administrative documents or plainclothes…
alternet.orgJustice Department Receives Early Applications for $1.8 Billion Fund
Applications have begun arriving at the Justice Department for a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement between President Trump and the government. The fund aims to address claims of government targeting, though formal distribution rules have not yet been set.
New York PostUnited Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Incident
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City was diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger tried to open a cabin door at 36,000 feet and assaulted another traveler. The plane landed safely with no injuries reported.
jpost.comIranian Hackers Target Aviation and Oil Firms in Espionage Campaign
Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers at aviation and oil and gas companies. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 tracked the activity during the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran.
pandaily.comPentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UAP Files
The Pentagon released 64 additional files on unidentified anomalous phenomena on Friday, including videos and an intelligence officer's written account. The release follows an executive order from President Trump directing greater transparency on the topic.
New York PostUnited Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Tries to Open Door
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City made an emergency landing at Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door at 36,000 feet and assaulted another traveler. The Boeing 737 Max 8 carried 145 passengers and six crew members.
Washington ExaminerJustice Department Expands South Florida Team in Trump Civil Rights Inquiry
The Justice Department is adding prosecutors to a new Criminal Civil Rights Section in the Southern District of Florida. The section is examining whether actions by officials in prior administrations violated President Trump's civil rights.
New York PostMinnesota Fraud Suspect Arrested After Balcony Escape
A Minnesota man accused in a $90 million Medicaid fraud case was arrested hours after jumping from a fourth-floor balcony to avoid FBI agents. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the capture on social media.
New York PostSan Diego Police Report Two Teens Killed Three at Mosque Before Suicide
Two 18- and 17-year-old males carried out a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, killing three people before taking their own lives. Police recovered more than 30 firearms and a crossbow linked to the pair.
New York PostNYPD Buys $6.5 Million in Drone Equipment Ahead of World Cup
The New York Police Department has purchased $6.5 million in drone mitigation equipment and received new authority to counter drones that pose safety risks. The measures come before the FIFA World Cup events in June and U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations on July 4.
Abc NewsDNC Releases 192-Page 2024 Election Autopsy Report
The Democratic National Committee published a 192-page analysis of the 2024 election on Thursday. The report does not mention the two assassination attempts on the Republican presidential candidate during the campaign.
nypost.comFBI Flagged One Teenager in California Mosque Shooting as Potential Threat Last Year
One of the teenagers accused of a deadly shooting at a California mosque was flagged by the FBI as a potential threat last year. The information comes from a person familiar with the matter.
Fox NewsTrump Administration Describes DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund as Case-by-Case Compensation Program
The Justice Department says the $1.778 billion fund will review claims from individuals who allege harm from federal investigations. Officials state payments will be decided by a five-person board using factors such as evidence and financial loss.
winnipegfreepress.comMinnesota Man Charged in Medicaid Fraud Jumps From Balcony to Evade Arrest
A Minnesota man charged in a $90 million Medicaid fraud case jumped from a fourth-floor balcony while authorities were executing an arrest warrant. Officials are now seeking public help to locate the suspect who was seen limping away from the scene.
theyeshivaworld.comLaw Enforcement Agencies Shut Down VPN Service Used by Ransomware Groups
An international coalition of law enforcement agencies announced the shutdown of First VPN, a service used by cybercriminals. The FBI and Europol reported that at least 25 ransomware gangs relied on the service to conceal their activities.
NewsweekRepublican Approval of FBI Director Kash Patel Declines Slightly in Quinnipiac Poll
A Quinnipiac University poll released this week shows 67 percent of Republicans approve of Kash Patel's handling of the FBI. The survey of 1,106 registered voters found disapproval at 18 percent, up from 10 percent in September 2025.
New York PostTwo Men Charged With Posting AI-Generated Porn Without Consent
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged two men with violating the TAKE IT DOWN Act by posting thousands of AI-generated pornographic images and videos of women without their consent. The images and videos have been viewed millions of times.