Tag: FBI

FBI Does Not Consider the Proud Boys a Domestic Terrorist Group

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) does not consider the Proud Boys organization a domestic terror group, Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday. Asked about how the FBI classified the Proud Boys, Wray told lawmakers in Washington: “Well, I don’t think we have treated the Proud Boys itself as a domestic terrorism group.” “But we certainly…


Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Was ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Says FBI Director

FBI Director Christopher Wray described the breach of the Capitol on Jan. 6 as “domestic terrorism” during a Senate panel hearing on Tuesday. “It’s got no place in our democracy and tolerating it would make a mockery of our nation’s rule of law,” Wray told senators. “That siege was criminal behavior plain and simple and…


Stefan Halper’s Role in Crossfire Hurricane More Significant than Previously known

News Analysis Newly released FBI documents shed light on two meetings between FBI Agent Stephen Somma and FBI source Stefan Halper, providing further insight into the wide scope of the FBI’s investigation into the Trump 2016 presidential campaign—and the active role played by Halper, who acted as a confidential human source (CHS) for the FBI….


FBI ‘Aware Of’ Possible UFO Spotting, Won’t Confirm Investigation

The FBI said Thursday it’s aware of a possible unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, but would not confirm whether the bureau is probing the incident. “The FBI is aware of the reported incident. While our policy is to neither confirm nor deny investigations, the FBI works continuously with our federal, state, local, and tribal partners…


NYPD, FBI Connected to Malcolm X’s Murder, Letter Released by His Family Alleges

Malcolm X’s family members presented a letter from a deceased undercover cop Sunday that alleges the FBI and NYPD were responsible for his assassination. Former undercover NYPD officer Raymond Wood wrote the letter, which was presented by some of Malcolm X’s daughters and Reggie Wood, the officer’s cousin, the New York Post reported. Three members of…


House Republicans Ask FBI for Briefing on Rep. Swalwell’s Past Ties to Alleged CCP Spy

Over a dozen House Republicans on Wednesday sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, asking to be briefed on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) past ties to an alleged Chinese spy. “As our nation faces a growing security threat from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to infiltrate and undermine the United States Government, we…


Republicans Seek FBI Briefing on Rep. Swalwell’s Past Ties to Alleged CCP Spy

More than a dozen House Republicans sent a letter on Feb. 23 to FBI Director Christopher Wray, asking to be briefed on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) past ties to an alleged Chinese spy. “As our nation faces a growing security threat from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to infiltrate and undermine the United States…


Costa Mesa Student Arrested for Alleged Role in Capitol Riot

A 22-year-old Costa Mesa student faces up to 34 years in jail after being arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection in Washington, D.C. Christian Alexander Secor, a UCLA undergraduate student, was arrested early Feb. 16 after federal agents executed a search warrant related to the Capitol breach, FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller…


Costa Mesa Student Arrested for Alleged Role in Capitol Breach

A 22-year-old Costa Mesa student faces up to 34 years in jail after being arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Christian Alexander Secor, an undergraduate student at the University of California–Los Angeles, was arrested early on Feb. 16 after federal agents executed a search warrant related to the Capitol…


22-Year-Old Could Get 34 Years for Alleged Role in Capitol Breach

A 22-year-old student from Costa Mesa, California, faces up to 34 years in jail after being arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Christian Alexander Secor, an undergraduate student at the University of California–Los Angeles, was arrested early on Feb. 16 after federal agents executed a search warrant related to…