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FBI:

New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months

FBI says that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who carried out New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, visited the city twice in the preceding months, using Meta smart glasses to record footage of the area.

New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months

New Orleans ramming:

Mosque tells congregants to refer FBI inquiries to CAIR

Houston mosque within walking distance of home of terrorist who murdered 14 in New Orleans tells congregants not to speak to media or answer questions from the FBI.

Mosque tells congregants to refer FBI inquiries to CAIR

FBI:

New Orleans rammer acted alone, no link with Las Vegas bombing

FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia updates public on investigation into raming terrorist attack in which 15 people were murdered and dozens injured.

New Orleans rammer acted alone, no link with Las Vegas bombing

Prosecutors:

'FBI seized cache of explosives during Virginia man's arrest

Court documents show that the FBI discovered the largest collection of "finished explosive devices" in its history last month when arresting a Virginia man.

'FBI seized cache of explosives during Virginia man's arrest

FBI

New Orleans ramming suspect didn't act alone

Israeli Amb. Danny Danon says mass ramming attack "not how new year should begin" as FBI ID's assailant who murdered at least 10 as Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

New Orleans ramming suspect didn't act alone

FBI foils massive terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York

The FBI arrested Abdullah Azz al-Din Hassan after he shared his plans with an undercover agent.

FBI foils massive terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation

FBI Director Chris Wray announces he will resign at the conclusion of the Biden administration, a move spurred by pressure from Trump, who had signaled his intent to replace him.

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation

Assad regime collapse:

FBI still offering reward for info on journalist Austin Tice

FBI offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the safe return of American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria in 2012.

FBI still offering reward for info on journalist Austin Tice

Report:

Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Kash Patel notified by the FBI that he was targeted in an Iranian hacking operation, sources tell CNN.

Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI Director

Announcing the nomination on Truth Social, Trump says Patel "is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People.

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI Director

Trump nominees and appointees targeted by bomb threats

Several of President-elect’s Cabinet nominees and appointees, including Lee Zeldin and Elise Stefanik, have been targeted by bomb threats and swatting attacks. FBI investigating.

Trump nominees and appointees targeted by bomb threats

'I feel like bin Laden'

Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a homeless man from Florida, arrested following an FBI investigation that included undercover recordings of him allegedly making incriminating statements.

Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

Texas:

FBI arrests man who 'planned attacks against Jews like 9/11'

The FBI arrested a Texas resident suspected of creating and distributing ISIS propaganda and planning an attack 'in the style of September 11' against synagogues.

FBI arrests man who 'planned attacks against Jews like 9/11'

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli strike on Iran

Asif W. Rahman, who worked abroad for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and charged with two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli strike on Iran

GOP Reps to FBI:

'Do your jobs, start protecting Jewish students'

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) write to FBI assistant director James Dennehy demanding the agency open an investigation into anti-Israel group at Columbia University that promotes violence.

'Do your jobs, start protecting Jewish students'

Terror plot on US Election Day

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old living in Oklahoma, on Monday after he bought rifles and ammunition from an undercover officer.

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

US Authorities:

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI believes that Jewish communities may be targeted on the anniversary of the Hamas invasion.

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

FBI:

Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump

FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.

Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump

Law enforcement officials:

'Trump would-be assassin wasn't close to getting a round off'

Law enforcement officials say Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who pointed a rifle with a scope into former President’s golf club, did not have a line of sight of Trump when he was caught.

'Trump would-be assassin wasn't close to getting a round off'

Ex-FBI assistant director:

'Scary' possibility would-be Trump assassin had inside info

Former FBI assistant director says organization will have to investigate how the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump knew he would be at the golf course yesterday, including possibility he had an inside source on Trump's schedule.

'Scary' possibility would-be Trump assassin had inside info

Trump would-be assassin identified as Ryan Wesley Routh

Law enforcement sources say the man who pointed a rifle with a scope into former President’s golf club and was arrested is Ryan Wesley Routh. Authorities are working to determine a motive.

Trump would-be assassin identified as Ryan Wesley Routh

Attempted assassination

Shots fired in Trump's vicinity

The Trump campaign states that the former President is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. Suspect arrested. FBI says it is investigating "what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Trump.

Shots fired in Trump's vicinity

US government concludes:

Iran behind hacking of Trump's campaign

The US government concludes the Iranian government also attempted to target the Biden-Harris campaign.

Iran behind hacking of Trump's campaign

FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign

FBI confirms it is investigating the alleged hacking of sensitive Trump campaign documents which was blamed on Iran. CNN reports that the FBI also briefed the Biden-Harris campaign in June about Iranian hackers targeting that campaign.

FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign

FBI Deputy Director:

'Trump shooter posted violent antisemitic content online'

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate tells senators that Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President, posted violent antisemitic and anti-immigration content online as a teenager.

'Trump shooter posted violent antisemitic content online'

Assassination attempt probe:

Trump to be interviewed by FBI

Special agent says former US President has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

Trump to be interviewed by FBI

FBI:

Trump shooter acted alone, focus on getting access to his phone

FBI says the shooter at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania acted alone and that it is still actively investigating the shooter’s background.

Trump shooter acted alone, focus on getting access to his phone

FBI:

Motive of shooter who tried to assassinate Trump still unknown

20-year-old man identified as shooter who shot former president in the ear during Pennsylvania campaign rally.

Motive of shooter who tried to assassinate Trump still unknown

Ohio:

Nearly 200 gravestones vandalized in two Jewish cemeteries

Vandals damage nearly 200 gravestones in Tifereth Israel Cemetery and Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery in Covedale. FBI taking part in the investigation.

Nearly 200 gravestones vandalized in two Jewish cemeteries

FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA

Attorney General Merrick Garland says federal officials have launched an investigation into a weekend demonstration that spiraled into violence outside Los Angeles synagogue.

FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA

FBI Director warns:

'Threat of terror attacks on whole 'nother level after 10/7'

FBI Director Christopher Wray tells Senate subcommittee agency needs increased funding, risk of coordinated Islamist terror attack similar to ISIS attack on Moscow concert hall has risen.

'Threat of terror attacks on whole 'nother level after 10/7'

Senators accuse:

Obama Admin. blocked FBI from arresting terrorists linked to Iran

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis) reveal FBI emails from 2015-2016 showing State Department stopped 8 arrests in order to protect the Iran nuclear deal, including arrests of terrorists.

Obama Admin. blocked FBI from arresting terrorists linked to Iran

Stanford submits photo of protester wearing Hamas headband to FBI

University forwards 'disturbing' picture of masked man wearing same green headband as Hamas terrorists at campus protest to FBI.

Stanford submits photo of protester wearing Hamas headband to FBI

FBI Director:

'Lone actors could target Passover gatherings in the US'

FBI Director Christopher Wray says the FBI opened three times more anti-Jewish hate crime investigations between October and January than in the four months before October 7.

'Lone actors could target Passover gatherings in the US'

FBI's Silent Battle: Thwarting Iran's sleeper cells

This multi-layered problem is intertwined with a web of espionage, subterfuge, and the dark arts of intelligence warfare, surveilling charities, religious centers, schools, and healthcare facilities with ties to Tehran's regime. Op-ed.

FBI's Silent Battle: Thwarting Iran's sleeper cells

Indiana:

FBI arrests man who promised to 'kill every Jew'

Local Jewish leaders question why they were not alerted to the threat sooner.

FBI arrests man who promised to 'kill every Jew'

FBI Director makes surprise trip to Israel

FBI Director Christopher Wray meets fellow law enforcement and intelligence partners to discuss the threats facing both countries.

FBI Director makes surprise trip to Israel

US judge releases last of Newburgh Four group

U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said that the four men allegedly plotting to attack Jewish buildings and shoot down National Guard planes were victims of a plot manufactured by the FBI.

US judge releases last of Newburgh Four group

New Jersey man tried to join Somali terror group

New Jersey man inspired by Hamas attacks tried to join Somali terror group, prosecutors say.

New Jersey man tried to join Somali terror group

In light of Israel-Hamas war:

FBI warns of heightened risk of lone actor violence in December

FBI, DHS warning comes as ADL reveals antisemitic incidents rose 337% to highest levels ever recorded following October 7.

FBI warns of heightened risk of lone actor violence in December

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

FBI, DHS warn of ‘threats to public safety’

Hate crimes throughout the US have spiked since Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel on October 7.

FBI, DHS warn of ‘threats to public safety’

FBI ends investigation of explosion at US-Canada border

FBI concludes car explosion that killed two people at border checkpoint in Niagara Falls was not a terror attack.

FBI ends investigation of explosion at US-Canada border

Seattle-area synagogue vandalized

FBI investigating after Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in Mercer Island vandalized.

Seattle-area synagogue vandalized

FBI Director:

'Hamas poses biggest terrorist threat in US since ISIS'

Christopher Wray updates Senate on terrorist threat in wake of the Hamas massacre of October 7.

'Hamas poses biggest terrorist threat in US since ISIS'

FBI chief warns:

Uptick in threats against Jews since start of war in Israel

FBI chief Chris Wray urges locals to 'be vigilant' and share intelligence to stop those inspired by Hamas from acting.

Uptick in threats against Jews since start of war in Israel

Peru:

Authorities arrest man suspected of threatening US synagogues

Man in Peru charged with making recent bomb threats to US synagogues, FBI says.

Authorities arrest man suspected of threatening US synagogues

Los Angeles:

Jewish security group takes credit for neo-Nazi's arrest

A Jewish security group says it tipped off FBI about a neo-Nazi who said he wanted to kill Jews.

Jewish security group takes credit for neo-Nazi's arrest

FBI agents kill Utah man who threatened Biden

Man who posted about bringing out sniper rifle in response to President's visit to his state shot dead by FBI agents/

FBI agents kill Utah man who threatened Biden

Reduced sentence for men charged with synagogue bombing plot

A judge blames the FBI for manufacturing the case against individuals charged with plotting to blow up a synagogue.

Reduced sentence for men charged with synagogue bombing plot

New Jersey: Teen who threatened synagogues pleads guilty

New Jersey teen Omar Alkattoul pleads guilty to online threats detailing attacks on Jews.

New Jersey: Teen who threatened synagogues pleads guilty

Indiana:

Hitler photos, Nazi propaganda found in phone of mass shooter

FBI finds photos of Nazi leader, firearms and videos of previous mass killings in cellphone of man who murdered three last July.

Hitler photos, Nazi propaganda found in phone of mass shooter

FBI looking into Biden's Iran envoy

FBI reportedly looking at Rob Malley's handling of classified material.

FBI looking into Biden's Iran envoy

Michigan:

FBI arrests 19 year old who planned mass shooting in a synagogue

FBI says that the neo-Nazi teen planned a mass shooting at a Michigan synagogue.

FBI arrests 19 year old who planned mass shooting in a synagogue

Contempt proceedings against FBI chief to move ahead

House Oversight Committee Chairman announces his panel will start proceedings to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.

Contempt proceedings against FBI chief to move ahead

DeSantis:

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Florida Gov. accuses Justice Department and FBI of weaponizing authority by pursuing ongoing investigations into Capitol riots.

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Power of the pen, or power of the mob

Often, the urge to communicate is like an SOS. The mendacity is too much to bear alone. Two recent cases where the mob won over truth.Op-ed.

Power of the pen, or power of the mob

Special Counsel:

'FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion was flawed'

Special Counsel John Durham finds FBI investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and Trump was based on flimsy evidence.

'FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion was flawed'

ADL hires FBI veteran to expand law enforcement programs

Former FBI officer previously served agency in Israel for 11 years.

ADL hires FBI veteran to expand law enforcement programs