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1 day ago

It Was a Failure!' Fox Host Grills FBI Head Kash Patel on WHCD Security Mistakes

FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the agency's rapid response to threats against President Trump while acknowledging the need for improved proactive measures.

Kash Patel's Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

F.B.I. director Kash Patel faces serious allegations of excessive drinking affecting his duties and national security.

3 days ago

Politico's Dasha Burns Reports It's Only a Matter of Time' Before Kash Patel is Canned

Kash Patel is likely to be the next Cabinet-level official dismissed due to negative press and distractions for Trump.

Kash Patel Was Arrested for Public Intoxication and Public Urination, Unearthed Disclosure Reveals

FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed two past alcohol-related arrests in a letter while applying to the Florida Bar, raising concerns about his current alcohol use.

fromThe Atlantic

The Kash Patel Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking, raising concerns among colleagues about his ability to lead.

Sean Hannity Asks Kash Patel If FBI Investigated Journalist

FBI Director Kash Patel denies using agency resources against a journalist, claiming the report led to a death threat against his girlfriend.

fromTruthout

6 days ago

Democrats Demand Answers From Patel Over Drinking Allegations, Security Risks

Lawmakers demand answers from FBI Director Kash Patel regarding allegations of excessive partying and drinking at taxpayer expense.

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fromThe New Yorker

1 day ago

Kash Patel's Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

F.B.I. director Kash Patel faces serious allegations of excessive drinking affecting his duties and national security.

3 days ago

Politico's Dasha Burns Reports It's Only a Matter of Time' Before Kash Patel is Canned

Kash Patel is likely to be the next Cabinet-level official dismissed due to negative press and distractions for Trump.

Kash Patel Was Arrested for Public Intoxication and Public Urination, Unearthed Disclosure Reveals

FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed two past alcohol-related arrests in a letter while applying to the Florida Bar, raising concerns about his current alcohol use.

fromThe Atlantic

The Kash Patel Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking, raising concerns among colleagues about his ability to lead.

Sean Hannity Asks Kash Patel If FBI Investigated Journalist

FBI Director Kash Patel denies using agency resources against a journalist, claiming the report led to a death threat against his girlfriend.

fromTruthout

6 days ago

Democrats Demand Answers From Patel Over Drinking Allegations, Security Risks

Lawmakers demand answers from FBI Director Kash Patel regarding allegations of excessive partying and drinking at taxpayer expense.

Kristen Welker Asks Trump DOJ Head If President Still Has Confidence' In Kash Patel Amid Drinking Scandal

The investigation into the White House Correspondence Dinner security breach is ongoing, with confidence in FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized despite critical reports.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud

The suspect allegedly hired models to contact victims, lure them into relationships, and then encourage them to invest in fake platforms with false profit projections.

US news

fromWIRED

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

The bill lacks meaningful constitutional safeguards and allows broad discretion to the attorney general regarding access to the 702 program.

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fromemptywheel

Kash Patel Just Invited SPLC To Demonstrate Their Importance (and His Negligence) - emptywheel

Desmond Holly's shooting at Evergreen High School received minimal media attention despite prior warnings to the FBI about his radicalization.

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.

fromBoston.com

US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

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Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.

fromBoston.com

US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

Apple Fixes iPhone Bug After FBI Retrieved Signal Messages

Apple fixed a bug that allowed the FBI to retrieve deleted app notification messages, enhancing user privacy with the iOS 26.4.2 update.

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fromZDNET

Apple just fixed an iOS flaw exploited by the FBI - here's what happened

iOS 26.4.2 fixes a vulnerability that allowed the FBI to access deleted Signal messages via push notifications.

East Bay (California)

Dozens of Mexican mafia members and associates arrested in SoCal operation, FBI says

FBI and local authorities arrested over two dozen Mexican Mafia members in Orange County as part of a major organized crime investigation.

NY Times' Top Editor Calls Out FBI's Escalation of Tactics to Chill and Intimidate' in Blistering Memo

FBI's investigation into a New York Times journalist raises concerns about press intimidation and chilling effects on reporting.

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

A federal judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, stating the comments were rhetorical hyperbole and not actionable.

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Dan Abrams Says Kash Patel's $250 Million Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Will NEVER Make It to Trial'

fromAbove the Law

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.

fromIntelligencer

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.

fromFast Company

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.

fromPoynter

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

A federal judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, stating the comments were rhetorical hyperbole and not actionable.

Intellectual property law

Media industry

Dan Abrams Says Kash Patel's $250 Million Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Will NEVER Make It to Trial'

fromAbove the Law

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.

fromIntelligencer

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.

fromFast Company

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.

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Scott MacFarlane Marvels at Typos' and Bad Grammar' in Kash Patel's Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic is criticized for numerous typos and poor grammar, raising questions about its validity.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.

Left-wing politics

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.

6 days ago

Scott MacFarlane Marvels at Typos' and Bad Grammar' in Kash Patel's Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic is criticized for numerous typos and poor grammar, raising questions about its validity.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.

Left-wing politics

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.

FBI sends plane to Cuba to stop a trans kid from accessing gender-affirming care

The FBI intervened in a custody dispute to prevent a transgender parent from providing gender-affirming care to her child in Cuba.

Steve Bannon Suggests Fox Anchor's Grilling of Kash Patel Was Sanctioned' by Trump Admin

Steve Bannon claimed Maria Bartiromo's interview with Kash Patel was a 'sanctioned hit' orchestrated by the Trump administration.

fromPoynter

After an explosive report on his conduct, FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic - Poynter

FBI Director Patel's erratic behavior and absence raise serious concerns about public safety and operational effectiveness within the bureau.

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.

fromFortune

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.

#section-702

US politics

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702

Lawmakers are pushing for true reform and privacy protections regarding FBI access to information collected under Section 702.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Information security

An FBI Perspective on FISA Section 702

Allowing Section 702 to lapse would create intelligence gaps that adversaries are poised to exploit, threatening American security.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702

Lawmakers are pushing for true reform and privacy protections regarding FBI access to information collected under Section 702.

fromThe Cipher Brief

An FBI Perspective on FISA Section 702

Allowing Section 702 to lapse would create intelligence gaps that adversaries are poised to exploit, threatening American security.

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.

fromWIRED

MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged

Tim Dillon expressed skepticism about the assassination attempt, suggesting that Trump should reveal it was staged to demonstrate his commitment to his supporters and the importance of voting.

Right-wing politics

FBI Analyzing Potentially Critical DNA' Found In Nancy Guthrie's Home: Report

The FBI is analyzing critical DNA found at Nancy Guthrie's home as part of her missing person investigation.

Washington DC

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

FBI executed search warrants at Lancaster's vice mayor and council member's homes, City Hall, and a Bel Air property as part of a corruption probe.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.

#phishing

fromTechCrunch

Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

fromThe Hacker News

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.

fromTechCrunch

Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

fromThe Hacker News

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.

#cybersecurity

fromZDNET

Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

fromTheregister

Information security

Iran intruders disrupting US water, energy facilities

fromTechRepublic

Privacy professionals

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

fromNextgov.com

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.

fromAdvocate.com

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.

fromSecuritymagazine

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

fromZDNET

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.

fromTheregister

Iran intruders disrupting US water, energy facilities

Iranian-affiliated actors are escalating cyber intrusions targeting US critical infrastructure, particularly water and energy facilities, disrupting operations.

fromTechRepublic

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.

fromNextgov.com

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.

fromAdvocate.com

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.

fromSecuritymagazine

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.

Eric Swalwell Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to F.B.I. Over Case Files

Lawyers for Eric Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to the F.B.I. to block the release of files from a past investigation into his ties to a Chinese spy.

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.

fromRaw Story

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.

Swalwell accuses Trump of trying to influence California governor's race with old FBI files

FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to release files on Rep. Swalwell's past ties to a Chinese spy, which did not result in charges.

Kash Patel's Push To Investigate Trump Foe Despite Lack of Evidence Has Raised Alarms' at FBI: WaPo

FBI Director Kash Patel's push to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell raises concerns among FBI colleagues due to lack of evidence and potential risks to law enforcement.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Eric Swalwell Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to F.B.I. Over Case Files

Lawyers for Eric Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to the F.B.I. to block the release of files from a past investigation into his ties to a Chinese spy.

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.

fromRaw Story

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.

Swalwell accuses Trump of trying to influence California governor's race with old FBI files

FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to release files on Rep. Swalwell's past ties to a Chinese spy, which did not result in charges.

fromwww.longislandpress.com

Kash Patel's Push To Investigate Trump Foe Despite Lack of Evidence Has Raised Alarms' at FBI: WaPo

FBI Director Kash Patel's push to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell raises concerns among FBI colleagues due to lack of evidence and potential risks to law enforcement.

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GUILTY: Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann admits to murdering eight women in courtroom plea | amNewYork

Heuermann admitted, while being questioned by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, to murdering Costilla in 1993, Vergata in 1996, Mack in 2000, Taylor in 2003, Brainard-Barnes in 2007, Barthelemy in 2009, and Waterman and Costello both in 2010.

Los Angeles

I have to betray them to save them': how undercover film-makers exposed a sinister polygamous cult

These films that I'm making, says Dretzin, that other documentarians are making, are often more effective than the legal system at affecting change; psychological change and also sometimes systemic and criminal change.

Film

fromKqed

Federal Immigration Officers Say They Shot Suspected Gang Member in Central California | KQED

DHS officers opened fire to protect themselves, resulting in Mendoza being wounded and hospitalized.

fromTheregister

FBI says cybercrime losses hit record $20.87B in 2025

Cybercrime losses reached a record $20.87 billion in 2025, with AI significantly enhancing the profitability of scams.

fromTechRepublic

New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data

FBI warns Americans about potential data risks from foreign apps, especially those developed in China.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

FBI Reports $11.37B in Crypto Scam Losses as US Fraud Hits Record High

Americans reported $11.37 billion in cryptocurrency-related losses to the FBI in 2025, the highest annual total on record.

Right-wing politics

fromTruthout

Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center

Trump's budget includes a significant increase in counterterrorism funding and establishes an FBI-led center to identify domestic terrorists.

fromSecuritymagazine

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.

France news

fromAxios

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.

fromBoston.com

Mass. man charged with threatening to kill Trump, 'hang him from the Statue of Liberty'

Emerald was indicted on eight counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications, with allegations of making repeated threats on Facebook to kill and injure President Donald Trump.

US news

Right-wing politics

fromABC7 Los Angeles

FBI says a man who crashed his pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah

Ayman Ghazali attacked a Detroit-area synagogue, inspired by Hezbollah, intending to kill as many people as possible.

fromSilicon Canals

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.

fromThe Hacker News

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director's Personal Email, Hit Stryker With Wiper Attack

Handala Hack Team, which carried out the breach, said on its website that Patel 'will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims.'

Privacy professionals

World news

fromArs Technica

DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked

Iranian cyber group Handala Hack claims responsibility for attacks on US entities in retaliation for military actions against Iran.

Brooklyn

fromABC7 Chicago

FBI, NYPD disrupt assassination plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist in New Jersey

Law enforcement disrupted a plot to kill pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani, leading to the arrest of Alexander Heifler for firearm-related charges.

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