FBI shifts to case-by-case review for some applicants with prostitution history
The FBI is ending an automatic hiring bar for some applicants with past prostitution-related conduct, but recent, repeated and trust-related cases remain barriers.
Federal Investigations
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California man indicted in White House UFC plot investigation
Christopher M. Perry faces federal firearm-possession and evidence-destruction charges after prosecutors linked him to a Signal chat in the investigation.
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What the new DOJ report says about the FBI’s Richmond Catholic memo
A new DOJ report says Richmond agents pursued inquiries involving two priests, while earlier reviews found serious analytic and First Amendment failures.
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Former DIA employee pleads guilty in classified-information case
Nathan Laatsch admitted transmitting national defense information during an FBI undercover operation; sentencing is set for January 27, 2027.
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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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White House directs federal investigations after releasing declassified election-interference intelligence
The White House said President Donald Trump released intelligence about alleged foreign election-infrastructure activity and ordered federal agencies to investigate its handling.
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Justice Department charges 455 defendants in largest-ever national health care fraud takedown
The Justice Department says the coordinated action involved more than $6.5 billion in alleged false claims and opioid-abuse schemes across 56 federal districts.
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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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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.