FBI discloses 5,000 agents to DOJ as agents sue government over Jan. 6 scrutiny
FBI agents who worked on the Jan. 6 probe are suing the government over plans to review the FBI workforce and agents who may have worked on the investigations.
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FBI turns in names of employees to DOJ
The FBI has turned in a list with 5,000 names of employees who may have worked on Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations, a U.S. official confirms. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
FBI agents sue over DOJ Jan. 6 probe
FBI agents have sued the Justice Department over a questionnaire seeking to identify those who worked on January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
FBI seeking info on Iranian intel officers accused in Robert Levinson abduction
The FBI issued seeking information posters for two Iranian intelligence officers believed to be responsible for the 2007 abduction of Robert Levinson.
FBI facing potential purge of employees
A potential purge at the FBI is afoot as acting leadership is being told to give the Department of Justice the names of agents and employees connected to the Jan. 6 investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
FBI agents questioned on Jan. 6 attack
FBI agents were ordered to fill out a questionnaire by Monday detailing the work they conducted into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack, including whether they made any arrests or executed any searches. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
FBI agents facing scrutiny for Jan. 6 probe
Sources tell CBS News that FBI supervisors have received questionnaires regarding the Jan. 6, 2021, investigation to give to employees. The questions examine agents' roles in prosecuting the hundreds of Capitol riot cases. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare has the details.
FBI agents questioned over role in Jan. 6 probe
FBI agents across the country have received questionnaires asking about the agents' possible work on Jan 6. Capitol riot cases. Scott MacFarlane has more.
FBI questionnaires on January 6 probes
CBS News' Scott MacFarlane says as many as 5,000 FBI agents are being subject to scrutiny on their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigation.
Trump firings makes "America less safe," official says
As sources say senior FBI officials have been asked to resign or retire from top positions and others who investigated the Jan. 6 riot are undergoing review, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi says they make "America less safe when you lose that much expertise that quickly."
Did Kash Patel address FBI employee firings?
The Trump administration asked top FBI officials to either resign or face firings, and many were given the ultimatum without cause. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on whether FBI director nominee Kash Patel said anything about it during his hearings.
Some federal websites scrubbed of DEI
The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to wipe diversity, equity and inclusion information from its websites and other media on Friday. CBS News White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the latest news.
Man accused of killing bride hours after 2012 wedding captured in Mexico
The FBI said 42-year-old Arnoldo Jimenez was arrested in Monterrey, Mexico, on Thursday, and is awaiting extradition to the U.S.
What do we know about FBI purges?
Sources say that FBI agents who worked on the Jan. 6 investigations, President Trump's classified documents handling and his conduct after the 2020 election could be fired as soon as Friday. CBS News justice department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Ultimatum for senior FBI officials
CBS News has learned senior officials at the FBI are being told to resign or be fired. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on that and President Trump's slamming of DEI policies in the wake of the Washington, D.C., plane crash.
Democrats grill Patel about Jan. 6, Trump
Kash Patel is facing questions from the Senate on Thursday as he works toward confirmation to be the next director of the FBI. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on Patel's hearing and some of the other confirmation hearings happening for Trump Cabinet picks.
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, to have confirmation hearing today
Kash Patel is a staunch Trump ally and a former federal prosecutor and national security official.
One of FBI's 10 most wanted nabbed during traffic stop in Florida
Donald Eugene Fields II was indicted in St. Louis for allegedly attempting to recruit and exploit a minor for commercial sex acts.
FBI insider raises concerns about Kash Patel
An FBI whistleblower is accusing Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to lead the bureau, of violating government protocol by commenting publicly about an ongoing hostage rescue in 2020. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman has the details.
FBI insider raises concern about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescues
Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.
Concerns about Kash Patel's role in rescue
CBS News has learned an anonymous FBI insider has come forward with new information questioning the judgment of Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to lead the FBI, during a sensitive hostage rescue mission. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman reports.
FBI head Wray on Trump investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks to correspondent Scott Pelley about Trump investigations.
FBI head Wray on inauguration security
Director Wray discussed security ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration on January 20th with 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.
Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation
Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.
Christopher Wray: The 60 Minutes Interview
FBI Director Christopher Wray, who's stepping down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss the Bureau's future, and the threats America faces.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.