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Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime

Federal prosecutors charged a California man with a hate crime after he allegedly assaulted a Jewish man during an anti-Israel protest in Los Angeles.

Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime

FBI offers $200,000 for Iranian spy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of former U.S. counterintelligence specialist Monica Witt.

FBI offers $200,000 for Iranian spy

FBI concludes:

Austin shooter admired Iranian regime but had no terror ties

The FBI concludes the Austin, Texas mass shooter in March was a lone actor motivated by grievances over the Iran war.

Austin shooter admired Iranian regime but had no terror ties

US soldier arrested over synagogue mass shooting threat

US soldier charged for threatening to ‘kill every single Jew’ inside of a synagogue.

US soldier arrested over synagogue mass shooting threat

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

A suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and was arrested; authorities say the motive was fear of the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

FBI:

Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'

FBI classifies the truck-ramming attack on a West Bloomfield, Michigan synagogue as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.

Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Iranian government-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, leaking old photos and documents. The FBI confirms no government data was taken.

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Siblings charged after explosive device found at CENTCOM base

Man accused of planting explosive device at MacDill base in Florida; sister charged after allegedly aiding and leaving US with him

Siblings charged after explosive device found at CENTCOM base

US official who criticized Israel under investigation

Joe Kent, head of the U.S. Center for Counterterrorism who resigned and accused Israel of prompting President Trump to go to war with Iran, is reportedly under FBI investigation on suspicion of leaking classified information.

US official who criticized Israel under investigation

Report:

Michigan synagogue attacker’s ex-wife told police he was suicidal

A 911 call reportedly revealed the ex-wife of a man who rammed a Michigan synagogue had warned police he was suicidal hours before the attack.

Michigan synagogue attacker’s ex-wife told police he was suicidal

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

An FBI bulletin warned Iran could launch drones from a vessel near California if the US strikes the regime, though officials say details remain unclear.

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

Federal complaint:

NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Federal complaint says two Pennsylvania men inspired by ISIS threw homemade explosive devices at protesters outside New York City mayor’s residence.

NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Logistics of integrity

Applying federal investigative standards to US manufacturing

A former FBI agent brings federal-level precision to candle making in Willis, Texas, creating safe, clean-burning candles with sustainably sourced materials and a proprietary coconut-soy wax blend.

Applying federal investigative standards to US manufacturing

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

The suspect told an undercover officer that he planned to carry out terror attacks against Jews or people in the USA who support Israel.

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

FBI investigating

Married couple shot by federal agents in Portland

Husband and wife hospitalized after being shot by federal agents in Portland, with the FBI leading the investigation.

Married couple shot by federal agents in Portland

How an attack planned for New Year's Eve was foiled

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect planned to stab civilians in a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant, and wrote that he wanted to die as a 'holy Martyr's.

How an attack planned for New Year's Eve was foiled

FBI foils New Year’s Eve ISIS‑inspired attack in North Carolina

FBI agents arrest 18‑year‑old accused of plotting an ISIS‑inspired New Year’s Eve attack on a North Carolina grocery store.

FBI foils New Year’s Eve ISIS‑inspired attack in North Carolina

Reports in US:

Heightened security nationwide amid New Year’s Eve threats

Law enforcement agencies warn Chicago’s New Year’s Eve event could be a target. Meanwhile, heightened security in New Orleans after a threat linked to extremist group was thwarted.

Heightened security nationwide amid New Year’s Eve threats

Law enforcement:

Brown shooting, killing of MIT professor may be connected

US authorities are examining a possible connection between the deadly mass shooting at Brown University and the targeted killing of an MIT professor days later, as the FBI searches for a suspect.

Brown shooting, killing of MIT professor may be connected

FBI releases photos of new suspect in Brown University shooting

FBI and Providence Police release new photos of a suspect in the Brown University mass shooting that killed two. A $50K reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

FBI releases photos of new suspect in Brown University shooting

FBI foils 'pro-Palestinian' terror attack in Los Angeles

FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrest of 'pro-Palestinian' cell planning attack in LA on New Year's Eve.

FBI foils 'pro-Palestinian' terror attack in Los Angeles

Man arrested in long-running 2021 DC pipe bomb investigation

Arrest marks first major breakthrough in nearly five-year probe into pipe bombs placed near DNC and RNC on eve of the Capitol riot.

Man arrested in long-running 2021 DC pipe bomb investigation

FBI arrests Florida man for threats using Hamas terror symbols

Florida man indicted for posting threats using Hamas-linked symbols on TikTok. The FBI says he targeted Americans and praised violence. He was arrested after a joint investigation across two states.

FBI arrests Florida man for threats using Hamas terror symbols

FBI foils ISIS-linked terror plot in Michigan ahead of Halloween

FBI arrests multiple suspects in Michigan over ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot. Officials praise swift action that prevented a potential tragedy. Investigation continues.

FBI foils ISIS-linked terror plot in Michigan ahead of Halloween

FBI foils synagogue attack plot in Alabama, suspect arrested

FBI agents arrest suspect in Alabama after uncovering a plot to attack synagogues. Weapons, ammo, and body armor seized. The suspect allegedly planned to die in the attack.

FBI foils synagogue attack plot in Alabama, suspect arrested

FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s airplane exit in Palm Beach

Suspicious hunting stand with a direct view of President Trump’s Air Force One exit found at Palm Beach Airport. The FBI is investigating.

FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s airplane exit in Palm Beach

FBI arrests October 7th terrorist living in Louisiana

FBI arrests Gaza native Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, accused of joining Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and entering the US on a fraudulent visa. He lived in Louisiana and faces charges of terrorism support and visa fraud.

FBI arrests October 7th terrorist living in Louisiana

Planned attack on Orlando Chabad House foiled

Two Brazilian nationals staying illegally in Orlando were arrested after allegedly planning to set fire to and bomb the Chabad House there.

Planned attack on Orlando Chabad House foiled

Former FBI chief Comey indicted over Russia collusion probe

James Comey indicted for false statement and obstruction in relation to the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 elections.

Former FBI chief Comey indicted over Russia collusion probe

Failed terror attack

Bomb placed under Utah news vehicle

2 men arrested after a bomb that failed to detonate was found under a Fox News vehicle in Salt Lake City, 2 days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah.

Bomb placed under Utah news vehicle

Trump:

'High degree of certainty' Charlie Kirk's murderer in custody

US President Donald Trump revealed that, 'with a high degree of certainty,' the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was arrested.

'High degree of certainty' Charlie Kirk's murderer in custody

The World War 2 era gun used to murder Charlie Kirk

A precision Mauser bolt-action rifle from World War II was recovered near the shooting site at the University of Utah. According to the FBI, it is a bolt-action rifle commonly used by hunters and snipers and is extremely powerful

The World War 2 era gun used to murder Charlie Kirk

Jumping off a roof

FBI releases video of Charlie Kirk shooter

FBI publishes new video of the suspected shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, showing him jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting.

FBI releases video of Charlie Kirk shooter

Charlie Kirk assassination

Political messages written on shooter's bullets

FBI says that it located the weapon of the shooter who fled after murdering Charlie Kirk last night and is currently examining fingerprints found on it. According to the Wall Street Journal, the ammunition contained engravings with anti-fascist messages.

Political messages written on shooter's bullets

New details:

Charlie Kirk assassin’s rifle found

Investigators say a high-powered rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was recovered, as new details on the suspect emerge.

Charlie Kirk assassin’s rifle found

FBI raids John Bolton's home

FBI raids home of former US National Security Adviser John Bolton, report says.

FBI raids John Bolton's home

Ritchie Torres

'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

New York Congressman reacts to FBI figures showing Jews are the target of 70% of all religion-based hate crimes despite only making up 2% of the US population.

'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

FBI: Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record high in 2024

The FBI reports a record 1,938 anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, up 5.8% from 2023. ADL says the rise reflects Jews' lived reality since the October 7 Hamas-led massacre.

FBI: Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record high in 2024

California man arrested for allegedly funding ISIS terror group

Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a 28-year-old man from Long Beach, California, arrested for allegedly sending over $1,600 to ISIS. Department of Justice says he communicated with ISIS terrorists and expressed his intention to join the terror group.

California man arrested for allegedly funding ISIS terror group

'Kill all Jews'

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

The FBI is now investigating an attack at a kosher restaurant in Queens which left multiple Jewish victims hospitalized as a potential hate crime after the victims said the attackers shouted about killing Jews.

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

Attack foiled:

NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Michael Gann, 55, faces federal charges after allegedly placing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and rooftops. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Canada extradites terrorist who planned shooting at Chabad

A young Pakistani residing in Canada and suspected of planning a mass attack on the Chabad Center in New York has been extradited to the US.

Canada extradites terrorist who planned shooting at Chabad

The FBI just confirmed what we’ve been saying all along

To every Jew feeling isolated, gaslit, or afraid: No, you’re not crazy. Yes, the threat is real. Op-ed.

The FBI just confirmed what we’ve been saying all along

FBI warns:

Elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli communities

Molotov attack in Colorado and embassy shooting in Washington raise alarm amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli communities

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Following recent terrorist attacks in Washington DC and Boulder Colorado, US authorities warn of potential for copycat attacks and for foreign incitement for attacks on Jews and Israelis.

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Terror in Colorado:

Molotov cocktail attack targets pro-Israel walk

Seven people, including children, injured in Boulder, Colorado, as Molotov cocktails thrown at a peaceful walk for Israeli hostages. Attacker reportedly yells "End Zionists" before being arrested. FBI investigating incident as a terrorist attack.

Molotov cocktail attack targets pro-Israel walk

Watch:

FBI raids apartment linked to DC killer

FBI agents conducted a court-authorized search of an apartment in Chicago's East Albany Park neighborhood, linked to Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington.

FBI raids apartment linked to DC killer

FBI foils ISIS terror plot at army base

Former National Guardsman allegedly planned mass shooting at Detroit Arsenal, provided tactical support to undercover agents posing as ISIS operatives.

FBI foils ISIS terror plot at army base

Robert Levinson disappearance

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of former FBI Special Agent Robert Levinson, who is believed to have died while in Iranian custody.

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers

Boston:

Man sentenced for obstructing probe into attacks on Jewish sites

Alexander Giannakakis, extradited from Sweden last year, sentenced to 42 months in prison for obstructing an FBI investigation into arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions in the Boston area.

Man sentenced for obstructing probe into attacks on Jewish sites

Whistleblowers:

Obama Admin, Kerry 'systematically derailed' Iran terror probes

Senate releases emails from FBI and defense officials from 2015-2016 showing John Kerry and the Obama Administration prevented arrests of Iranian-backed terrorists and stopped investigations related to Iran during the negotiations for the JCPOA

Obama Admin, Kerry 'systematically derailed' Iran terror probes

'They need it'

What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

In a recently resurfaced clip from April 2023, newly appointed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praises the Israeli government's judicial reform plan. 'This is a huge opportunity for us to learn from them.'

What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

Trump purges Capitol Riot investigators at FBI

Acting Attorney General Emile Bove has directed FBI Director Brian Driscoll to fire eight FBI investigators and provide names of all FBI agents responsible for probing the Capitol breach.

Trump purges Capitol Riot investigators at FBI

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