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July 10, 2023

FBI worked with Ukraine intelligence agency to remove social media accounts: House Judiciary report

The FBI and a Ukrainian intelligence agency flagged social media accounts in a plot to disrupt Russian disinformation, a House committee report said.

July 10, 2023

DOJ briefed Hunter Biden team on Joe Biden allegations, but excluded IRS agents: Grassley

The Justice Department briefed federal prosecutors and agents on the team investigating Hunter Biden on a key FBI document, but did not include IRS agents, Sen. Grassley said.

July 10, 2023

US attorney handling Hunter Biden probe tells Graham he has not requested special counsel status

U.S. Attorney David Weiss penned a letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham claiming he never requested special counsel status in the Hunter Biden tax evasion probe.

July 9, 2023

Christie stands by FBI director and calls out Trump for 2020 loss to Biden

Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie slammed former President Donald Trump's White House run and doubled down on his support of FBI Director Christopher Wray.

July 8, 2023

New details emerge about Michigan toddler Wynter Cole Smith's alleged murder: 'I'm already a monster'

Wynter Cole Smith, 2, was found dead in a Detroit alley after she was allegedly kidnapped by her mom's ex-boyfriend, but her grandma's wise words pertain to anyone in dark times

July 6, 2023

FBI warns of AI deepfakes being used to create 'sextortion' schemes

The FBI issued a warning to Americans that 'malicious actors' are using artificial intelligence and deepfakes to manipulate photos and videos and trap victims into sextortion schemes.

July 5, 2023

Christie defends recommending to Trump that Chris Wray lead the FBI: 'He's done a very good job'

Chris Christie said he stands behind recommending then-President Trump appoint Christopher Wray the FBI director, after months of criticism from Republicans.

July 3, 2023

Suspect in 2-year-old's kidnapping arrested near Detroit; child still missing

A 26-year-old Michigan man was arrested in St. Clair Shores under suspicion that he kidnapped two-year-old Wynter Smith of Lansing. Smith has yet to be located.

June 30, 2023

Texas pastor pleads guilty to federal charge of possessing child pornography

A Round Rock, Texas Baptist pastor pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possessing child pornography after a search in November uncovered hard drives with illicit images and videos.

June 30, 2023

Grassley, Johnson demand answers after FBI said Hunter Biden probe advanced Russian disinformation

Senators Grassley and Johnson want more information after the FBI told them in August 2020 their investigation into Hunter Biden was "advancing Russian disinformation."