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Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6, the third day of his confirmation hearing.

Politics & Government

Democrats Refer Kavanaugh Allegations To FBI, Deepening Divide Over His Nomination

7:21pm September 13, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter to federal authorities dealing with allegations that Democratic sources say were made by a California woman about conduct that allegedly occurred in high school.

Former CIA Director John Brennan at a congressional hearing in 2017. President Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance, claiming he was "erratic." Brennan has been one of Trump's harshest critics in the national security community.

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice

7:59pm August 15, 2018

by Tamara Keith

In addition to revoking the clearance of former CIA Director and outspoken Trump critic John Brennan, Trump called for a review of the clearances of nine current and former government officials.

The Jan. 26, 2016, shooting incident at the center of Joseph Astarita's trial was captured on an FBI video.

National

FBI Agent Heads To Trial, Accused Of Lying About Deadly Malheur Shooting

1:30pm July 24, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

W. Joseph Astarita was part of a team that was trying to capture leaders of the militia that launched the 41-day occupation in Oregon. Prosecutors say he fired his weapon but said he hadn't.

Democrats, led by House intelligence committee ranking member Adam Schiff (left), have been dueling with Republicans, led by House intelligence committee chairman Devin Nunes (right), for months over the FISA document.

What You Need To Know About The Much-Discussed Carter Page FISA Document

1:00pm July 23, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The FBI has declassified a seldom-seen application for surveillance on someone it suspected of being a Russian agent working for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Carter Page speaks with reporters in November 2017 following a day of questions from the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Trump Administration Releases Classified Warrants For FBI Wiretap Of Carter Page

11:34am July 22, 2018

by Daniella Cheslow

Republicans claim the 412 pages reveal FBI bias in favor of Hillary Clinton; Democrats say the documents are evidence of deep connections between Russia and the Trump campaign.

A man fills out a federal background check form at Good Guys Guns & Range on Feb. 15, 2018 in Orem, Utah.

National

FBI To Start Using A 2nd Database For Gun Background Checks

2:21pm July 13, 2018

by Victoria Hansen

Dylann Roof was able to buy a gun two months before the Charleston church massacre because of a background check error. A new plan by the FBI aims to fix what critics call the "Charleston Loophole."

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz and FBI Director Christopher Wray wait to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.

Senators In Both Parties Find Ammunition In Justice Department IG Report

10:02pm June 18, 2018

by Miles Parks

The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Michael Horowitz and Christopher Wray about how the FBI and Department of Justice handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server.

A new Justice Department report faulted the decisions in 2016 made by then-FBI Director James Comey.

Report Condemns FBI Violations In 2016 Clinton Probe But Finds No Political Bias

9:28pm June 14, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

James Comey's actions, the report said, were "extraordinary and insubordinate," and none of his explanations amounted to a "persuasive basis for deviating from well-established department policies."

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FBI agent, Chase Bishop, is being charged with second-degree assault following accidental firing of his gun in a Colorado bar.

National

FBI Agent Charged After Dance Move Resulted In Accidental Shooting

4:12pm June 13, 2018

by Cameron Jenkins

After an agent's gun was fired inside a Colorado bar, he's now facing consequences and an internal FBI investigation.

President Trump's chief of staff, John Kelly, arrives for a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday.

WH: Kelly, Attorney Flood Didn't Stay For Secret Portions of Russia Briefings

8:14pm May 24, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The White House acknowledged that chief of staff John Kelly and President Trump's new attorney had "facilitated" secret briefings on the Russia probe but didn't sit in for them.

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