FBI Director Robert Mueller

An American flag at ground zero on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.

The World Has Changed Since 9/11, And So Has America's Fight Against Terrorism

10:52am September 10, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

In 2001, as the nation mourned those killed on 9/11, the government tried to find its footing to prevent more terrorist attacks. In the 20 years since, the nature of those threats has evolved.

People gather to protest Brett Kavanaugh on the day that he and Christine Blasey Ford testified on Capitol Hill in September.

Politics & Government

The Top 10 Most Important Political Stories Of 2018, As Chosen By Readers

11:40am December 26, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.

A journalist describes Robert Mueller, pictured in 2007 when he was FBI director, as "about as apolitical and nonpartisan a figure as you could find in Washington."

Mueller's Reputation In Washington Is 'Stunningly Bipartisan,' Journalist Says

4:46pm February 01, 2018

by Terry Gross

Author Garrett Graff discusses the special counsel in charge of the Trump/Russia investigation: "Bob Mueller is probably about as apolitical and nonpartisan a figure as you could find in Washington."

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Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. in 2012.

Some Missing FBI Texts Are Recovered, DOJ Inspector General Says

2:44am January 26, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

The texts are between FBI agent Peter Strzok and FBI lawyer Lisa Page. The two were having an affair, and they exchanged a lot of messages on their FBI work phones.

Former Deputy Attorney General James B. Comey waits to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on May 15, 2007. NPR has learned that Comey is in line to become President Obama's choice as the next FBI director.

Former Justice Official In Line To Be Named FBI Chief

6:25am May 30, 2013

by Carrie Johnson

Two sources familiar with the search for a new director of the agency tell NPR that James B. Comey is in line to succeed outgoing chief Robert Mueller. Comey was the No. 2 official at the Justice Department in the George W. Bush administration.

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