FBI says U.S. homicides fell 18.1% in 2025 to historic low
Preliminary FBI data show U.S. homicides fell 18.1% in 2025, but voluntary reporting, undercounting and later revisions limit what the historic figure proves.
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DOJ watchdog says FBI recommendations on interviews are marked resolved
DOJ OIG records mark all three recommendations from a January review of FBI security-clearance interviews as resolved, but details of the changes remain limited.
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DOJ and FBI Seize 13 Websites Targeting Clearance Holders
The Justice Department and FBI seized 13 domains they said were backed by suspected Chinese agents and used fake consulting offers to seek sensitive information from current and former U.S. security-clearance holders.
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DOJ Charges 455 in $6.5 Billion Health-Care Fraud Takedown
The Justice Department says 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed professionals, were charged in a national operation involving alleged false claims and opioid-abuse schemes.
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FBI Warns Scammers Are Impersonating IC3 to Revictimize Cybercrime Victims
The FBI says scammers are posing as bureau personnel and IC3 representatives while targeting people who have already filed online-crime complaints.
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Former ransomware negotiator sentenced to 70 months for helping attack U.S. victims
Angelo Martino, a former cyber incident-response employee, was sentenced after conspiring with BlackCat/ALPHV operators to extort five ransomware victims and helping target additional victims.
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Federal grand jury indicts eight men over alleged plot targeting White House UFC event and officials
The Justice Department says eight defendants face two conspiracy charges tied to an alleged plan to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
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Man arrested in armed robbery at Glenside CVS
Abington Township police said David Murray was arrested July 16 in the June 13 armed robbery of the CVS at 2622 Jenkintown Road. Bail was set at $250,000 cash.
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Two New Jersey Municipal Water Systems Targeted in Cyberattacks as Federal Investigation Expands
New Jersey officials said two municipal water systems experienced cyber incidents during the week ending Aug. 5, as federal agencies investigate a broader campaign targeting water utilities across the country.
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DOJ charges five men in alleged plot to attack UFC event at White House
Federal prosecutors announced charges against five men on June 16, alleging they planned to attack and kill government officials and others attending UFC Freedom 250. A later DOJ update said eight individuals had been charged in connection with the alleged planning.
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Federal court challenge tests whether FBI employees can be punished for work on Trump investigations
Five new friend-of-the-court briefs are putting fresh focus on a lawsuit over whether former FBI employees were fired for politically sensitive investigative work.
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FBI assigns 260 staffers to Georgia 2020 election records probe
An FBI memo obtained by AP describes a nationwide surge of 260 analysts and specialists reviewing Fulton County records, but it does not establish fraud or charges.
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FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonators Targeting Cybercrime Victims
The FBI says scammers are posing as IC3 personnel, using fake websites and AI-generated media to target people who already reported online crime.
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DOJ watchdog flags FBI safeguards still awaiting full verification
A DOJ watchdog found FBI interview questions could sweep in protected activity. The FBI agreed to safeguards, but the OIG has not verified full implementation.
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Section 702 expired in June. Why surveillance continues
Section 702 lapsed on June 12, but existing court certifications may remain in effect as Congress debates reauthorization, FBI searches and privacy safeguards.
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FBI Warns World Cup Fans About Fake FIFA Ticket Websites
The FBI says spoofed FIFA websites are collecting personal and banking information and selling fake World Cup tickets and hospitality packages.
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Operation Safe Summer produces 76 arrests and 13 firearm seizures in Birmingham-area enforcement effort
A joint enforcement effort involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department and FBI resulted in 76 arrests, 193 warrant clearances and 13 firearm seizures, authorities said.
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Comey Defense Motion Challenges FBI Warrants in Threat Case
James Comey’s lawyers seek a Franks hearing and dismissal, alleging warrant omissions and inaccurate statements. The government has not yet responded.
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DOJ updates White House UFC plot cases: 2 more arrests, obstruction charge
U.S. DOJ says the White House UFC Freedom 250 plot case grew with two more FBI arrests and an obstruction charge tied to Signal messages.
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FBI seizes 13 websites in suspected China-linked recruitment scheme
Federal agents used court-authorized seizure warrants on June 10 to take over 13 domains tied to fake consulting sites that targeted current and former security-clearance holders. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-fbi-disable-13-websites-backed-suspected-chinese-agents-sought-sensitive))
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FBI joins search for missing Rancho Cucamonga man in possible kidnapping case
Rancho Cucamonga CA – The FBI has issued a public missing-person notice for Nai Ping Hou, 74, as investigators treat his March 16 disappearance as a possible kidnapping.