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SF politics
fromAxios
2 hours ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
#counterterrorism
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 hours ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

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.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 hours ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

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.
#fbi
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago
Information security

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

fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago
Information security

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

Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

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.
#eric-swalwell
fromTMZ
2 days ago
NYC LGBT

Eric Swalwell Under Investigation by Manhattan D.A. After Rape Allegation

SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 hour ago

Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress, But Says That Effort to Swiftly Expel Him Is 'Wrong'

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after being accused of sexual assault, following a rapid decline in his political career and campaign for governor.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Homeland Security to review allegation that Swalwell employed undocumented nanny

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for hiring an undocumented immigrant as a nanny amid sexual misconduct allegations.
NYC LGBT
fromTMZ
2 days ago

Eric Swalwell Under Investigation by Manhattan D.A. After Rape Allegation

Eric Swalwell is under investigation for alleged sexual assault, facing multiple accusations and losing support for his gubernatorial campaign.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The House ethics committee is investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell for allegations of sexual misconduct following his withdrawal from the California governor's race.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 hour ago

Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress, But Says That Effort to Swiftly Expel Him Is 'Wrong'

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after being accused of sexual assault, following a rapid decline in his political career and campaign for governor.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Homeland Security to review allegation that Swalwell employed undocumented nanny

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for hiring an undocumented immigrant as a nanny amid sexual misconduct allegations.
#ice
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

ICE is using a grand jury subpoena to identify a Reddit user who criticized the agency.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

ICE is using a grand jury subpoena to identify a Reddit user who criticized the agency.
Media industry
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

Veterans Affairs software licensing under fire in GAO report

The VA identified its five most widely used software vendors with the highest quantity of licenses installed, but faced challenges in determining whether it was purchasing too many or too few of these software licenses.
Non-profit organizations
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Appeals court says national security implications of halting White House ballroom construction must be weighed | Fortune

The appeals court ruled that the trial judge must clarify whether his injunction interferes with the administration's plans for safety and security, emphasizing the need for a thorough assessment of national security implications.
Washington DC
Law
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump admin hounds Reddit to reveal identity of user who criticized ICE

Grand jury proceedings are secretive and primarily used to investigate federal crimes, raising concerns about free speech protections.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney's office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files.
Los Angeles
#fraud
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
California

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
fromemptywheel
3 days ago
US politics

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
#section-702
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

DHS intelligence office restructuring would still keep it under ODNI oversight

The White House plans to restructure DHS's intelligence unit while maintaining its oversight under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers

The Trump administration plans to collect sensitive medical records from millions of federal workers and retirees, raising legal and health policy concerns.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation involves a New York City Council member and her sister, who have not been charged with any crime.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 hours ago

FBI raids TX house possibly linked to suspect accused of throwing explosive at Sam Altman's SF home

A suspect was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, prompting an FBI raid in Texas linked to the incident.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
#fisa
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
#swalwell
SF politics
fromKqed
3 hours ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell Says He Is Resigning From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations | KQED

Swalwell plans to resign from Congress amid serious allegations and potential expulsion votes, prioritizing his constituents' needs.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 hours ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell Says He Is Resigning From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations | KQED

Swalwell plans to resign from Congress amid serious allegations and potential expulsion votes, prioritizing his constituents' needs.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
NYC politics
fromFox News
5 days ago

Terror suspects indicted after allegedly throwing bombs at NYC protest outside mayor's mansion

Two suspects were indicted for an ISIS-inspired bombing attempt at a protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's residence, with no injuries reported.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
10 hours ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
US news
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
US politics
Media industry
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks

National Counterterrorism Center leader Joe Kent resigned while under FBI investigation for suspected classified information leaks to conservative media figures regarding Israel, Iran, and other sensitive matters.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Administration Demands Reddit Reveal Identity of User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration ordered Reddit to provide personal information on a user criticizing ICE, raising First Amendment concerns.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Melania Trump's surprise statement about Epstein majorly backfired: Ghislaine Maxwell emails in spotlight

Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, calling for an end to the lies linking her to him.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Lawmakers question VPN impact on Americans' FISA surveillance protections

VPN use may complicate Americans' legal protections against warrantless surveillance due to obscured user locations.
SF politics
fromSfstandard
2 days ago

Trump fires the entire Presidio Trust board

President Trump fired the six members of the Presidio Trust Board, appointed by President Biden, effective immediately.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says

Pam Bondi will not attend a scheduled deposition regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says

Pam Bondi will not attend a scheduled deposition regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed

Bill Gates will testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

Rand Paul is facing an ICE funding dilemma

Paul is a libertarian-leaning Republican who opposes Trump's expansion of federal power and is critical of ICE funding.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
1 month ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
fromJezebel
6 days ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI is probing 'suspicious' breach into bureau networks

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on its networks, potentially involving systems used for court-ordered wiretapping requests.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why is the FBI buying people's location data and how is it using the information?

The FBI resumes purchasing commercially available location data on Americans, circumventing warrant requirements and Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless surveillance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Blanche Appears to Confirm DOJ Is Investigating Rescue Leak, Day After Trump Threatened to Jail Journo

An investigation into leaks of classified information regarding a downed airman is confirmed, with potential legal actions against reporters involved.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Purpose-Built or Perilous: Congress Faces a Critical FBI Headquarters Decision

The FBI headquarters relocation must prioritize employee safety and data security over cost, requiring a new facility meeting Level V security standards rather than retrofitting the vulnerable Reagan Building.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

FBI Spox Rages About Kash Patel's Leisure-Packed Schedule Getting Leaked: A Criminal Act' That Will Not Be Taken Lightly'

FBI Director Kash Patel's leaked Olympics schedule, obtained by The New York Times, shows his weekend in Italy included more leisure activities than official business, prompting scrutiny over taxpayer-funded resource use and triggering an FBI investigation into the leak as a criminal act.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal of Lying about "Thwarted" "Plots" Started 4 Years Ago

Only one or two U.S. terrorist plots were actually thwarted by the Section 215 call-detail dragnet; the widely cited figure of 54 is incorrect.
fromJezebel
2 months ago

The Director of the FBI Cannot Stop Tweeting About Its Investigations

By this point I think you're all sadly familiar with Kash Patel, the former host of a MAGA podcast and current director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He's the guy accused of abusing the FBI's $60 million jet to go on dates with his 27-year-old country singer girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, and has a bad habit of running to Twitter to clout-post while federal investigations are still underway.
US politics
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Jim Comey's Learned Helplessness about the Torture Report

The classified 6,000-page Senate Intelligence Committee report on detention and interrogation remains largely unread, limiting departmental learning from past interrogation mistakes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

FBI Agent Quits After Trump DOJ Blocked Probe Into Agent Who Killed Renee Good

FBI supervisor Tracee Mergen resigned after Washington leadership pressured her to drop a civil-rights inquiry into ICE agent Jonathan Ross over Renee Good's killing.
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