FBI thwarts potential terror attack
The FBI arrested multiple people in connection with a potential ISIS-inspired terror attack in Dearborn, Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a Friday social media post.
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FBI Director Kash Patel plans travel to China in fentanyl crackdown effort
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to visit China next month as the agency cracks down on international suppliers of chemicals tied to fentanyl.
Federal gambling probe: What we know
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier are among the dozens who have been charged in connection to two investigations into an illegal sports betting scheme and an organized crime ring, the FBI said Thursday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the details. Then, Chris Mannix, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, joins with analysis.
FBI agents will get paid despite government shutdown, Patel says
The Trump administration will continue paying FBI agents despite the ongoing government shutdown that has frozen paychecks for nearly all federal workers, FBI Director Kash Patel announced.
Trump, Patel share new FBI crime statistics
President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel held a news conference on Wednesday to announce new crime data. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Trump, Kash Patel to hold news conference
President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel are set to hold a news conference in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on what to expect.
Sources: Another FBI purge coming
Sources tell CBS News that hundreds of FBI employees will be "separated" from the bureau at midnight. Nearly two dozen other FBI agents have recently been fired. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 protest
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
Rep. Crockett rails against Kash Patel
During Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas called FBI Director Kash Patel "the least qualified FBI director in the history of the FBI, that is real." Patel later said, "I don't give a damn what they say about me as long as I'm succeeding in the mission."
Lawmakers blast Patel over Epstein files
FBI Director Kash Patel faced another blistering round of questions from Democratic congressional lawmakers who pressed him for more transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case files. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Patel grilled by lawmakers at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel faced more questioning from lawmakers on Wednesday at the House Judiciary Committee hearing. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Kash Patel, Susan Monarez testify at hearings
FBI Director Kash Patel and former CDC Director Susan Monarez are testifying at separate hearings before Congress. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane have the latest details.
Goldman asks Patel about Trump, Epstein files
During the House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York asked FBI Director Kash Patel if President Trump's name appeared in the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Patel said the FBI has "released where President Trump's name is in the Epstein files" and "all credible information" that the agency is allowed to make public.
Massie questions Patel about Epstein case
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky questioned FBI Director Kash Patel about Jeffrey Epstein and whether other people were involved in the convicted sex offender's trafficking operations. "Sir, I have asked my FBI agents to review the entirety of the Epstein files, and bring forth any credible information," Patel said.
Kash Patel gives opening statement
FBI Director Kash Patel spoke about the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and defended his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files during his opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee.
Kash Patel clashes with senators at hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel will return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to face a House panel a day after he clashed with some senators over questions about his leadership of the agency. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details.
Kash Patel grilled during tense hearing
FBI director Kash Patel defended his handling of the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing during a tense hearing on Capitol Hill with senators on Tuesday. Patel, who will face more questioning Wednesday, also answered questions about the Epstein files.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Kash Patel faces tough questions from Democrats
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he faced tough questions about his leadership of the bureau, including the ouster of top officials and his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Breaking down Kash Patel Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday testified on Capitol Hill about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Democratic senators sparred with him about that and several other issues. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Patel stands by post on Kirk shooting "subject"
FBI Director Kash Patel, at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, stood by a social media post he made in the hours after Charlie Kirk's killing that a "subject" was in custody. That subject was later released. Patel told Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont that he doesn't "see it as a mistake."
Kennedy, Patel discuss Kirk shooting, Epstein
During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana asked FBI Director Kash Patel if others were involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination, whether convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein trafficked minors to others and more.
Whitehouse asks Patel about "enemies list"
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island kicked off his questioning at the Senate Judiciary Committee by asking FBI Director Kash Patel about a so-called "enemies list" that he prepared before taking office. Patel said the claim was "entirely inaccurate, adding, "I do not have an enemies list."
Graham questions Patel on Venezuela and more
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the recent U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, China's role in the fentanyl problem and other topics.
Patel, Schiff spar over FBI firings, Epstein
FBI Director Kash Patel and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California had a heated exchange at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Schiff questioned Patel about the firings of FBI agents who handled cases related to President Trump, and later about his handling of the files on convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
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Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.