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Trump assassination attempt: FBI's Ryan Routh tip highlights vetting demand challenge, former agent says

Ryan Routh, the alleged gunman in what authorities believe was the second assassination attempt on former President Trump, was the subject of a 2019 tip to the FBI. Police say a Secret Service agent on Trump’s detail opened fire after a gun muzzle was spotted poking through the perimeter fence of Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, …

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'I've never seen this': Top Republican details level of Secret Service 'lack of cooperation'

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., described the level to which the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service have prevented the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) from obtaining crucial materials to investigate the failures that led to the assassination attempts against former President Trump. “Things like the autopsy report, you know, the House has it under subpoena. We …

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FBI Director Wray says bureau stopped second Chinese hacking group

The FBI has disrupted a second Chinese hacking group, recovering thousands of compromised devices in what FBI Director Christopher described Wednesday as “just one round in a much longer fight.” Wray spoke at the Aspen Cyber Summit in Washington and said the Chinese hacking group, dubbed “Flax Typhoon,” was being run by a Chinese company called Integrity Technology Group. The …

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FBI investigation of Trump assassination attempt involves 'full force' of the department, Wray says

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he is devoting the “full force” of his department toward the investigation of the assassination attempts against former President Trump. Wray made the assurance during his remarks at the Aspen Cyber Summit in the nation’s capital. The FBI is one of several federal and state groups that have launched investigations into Sunday’s attempt on Trump’s …

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'Vocally anti-Trump' FBI agent leading probe of Florida assassination attempt: whistleblower

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s lead agent probing the second assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life allegedly posted anti-Trump rhetoric on social media, according to a whistleblower’s account to Congress last year — though the bureau calls these claims “demonstrably false.” Jeffrey Veltri is the FBI’s special agent in charge of its Miami bureau, which oversees neighboring areas, such …

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FBI manhunt for Bin Laden deputy puts heat on al Qaeda's next generation of terrorists

A day after the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the FBI put out a call to the public for information on the whereabouts of a once-close associate of Usama bin Laden for his alleged involvement with al Qaeda. Hamza Al Ghamdi, who served as a trusted member of bin Laden’s security detail in the period leading up to …

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Dem rep demands Secret Service expand Trump protective perimeter: 'Unacceptable'

A Democratic congressman demanded that the U.S. Secret Service expand the protective perimeter around former President Donald Trump following a second assassination attempt on Sunday. “Two assassination attempts in 60 days on a former President & the Republican nominee is unacceptable,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., wrote. “The Secret Service must come to Congress tomorrow, tell us what resources are needed …

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Bid to clear the last living Jimmy Hoffa suspect: 'Truly un-American'

For the last 50 years, Gabe Briguglio has been known as one of the killers of labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa. Now 85 years old, he is the last FBI suspect still alive and, after all these decades, has high-powered help to try and finally clear his name. “This man has been a victim for half-a-century. He did nothing wrong,” …

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IRS whistleblowers sue Hunter Biden’s attorney for $20M in defamation case: 'Clear malice'

Two IRS agents who blew the whistle on the political interference into Hunter Biden’s tax crimesfiled a $20 million defamation lawsuitagainst an attorney for the president’s son late Friday, accusing him of behaving with “clear malice.” IRS investigatorsGary Shapley and Joe Ziegler accuse attorney Abbe Lowellof retaliating against them for their efforts in exposing the kid glove treatment Hunter Biden …

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Staffer for NYC mayor fired amid extortion reports after NYPD commissioner resigns

A staffer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams was fired Thursday after a Brooklyn bar owner claimed the staffer tried to extort money from him by leaning on former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s twin brother. The news comes amid a growing federal probe of Adams’ inner circle. Ray Martin, an operations manager in the city’s community affairs unit, was …

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