FBI

Jun 16 2026POLITICS

When an old campaign worker tried to sue FBI agents over surveillance

Back in 2016, Carter Page was just one of many volunteers helping Donald Trump’s presidential run. After the election, his name showed up in news stories about a secret FBI program trying to find out if Trump’s team was secretly working with Russia. The FBI got four court orders to monitor Page, but

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

How U. S. crime trends changed under Trump’s leadership

In 2025, U. S. crime rates dropped sharply, marking the biggest yearly decline since the late 1930s. Murder cases fell by over 18%, while aggravated assaults and robberies also saw significant drops. Even rape cases decreased by nearly 8%, and property crimes like theft and burglary fell by about 12

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

How the FBI's big push is shaking up crime across the U. S.

The FBI wrapped up a major three-month crackdown called Operation Spring Cleaning, pulling together federal and local teams to tackle gang violence, drug trafficking, and illegal weapons. The goal? To hit hard before summer, when crime often spikes. In the end, they arrested over 1, 100 people, seiz

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May 26 2026CRIME

Three Chileans caught in Argentina after robbing pro athletes across borders

Chilean police recently arrested three men linked to a string of high-profile burglaries targeting pro athletes in the U. S. , Chile, and Argentina. Two were caught last week after breaking into the home of Juan Martín del Potro, the last Latin American tennis player to win a Grand Slam. The third w

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May 23 2026CRIME

Based Apparel’s sudden shutdown raises red flags over crypto scams

A clothing store quietly linked to a high-profile government figure vanished from the internet after users spotted something suspicious. Based Apparel, which sells trendy hoodies and casual wear, was pushing a sneaky piece of malware called "ClickFix" to Macintosh users. The trick involved convincin

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May 20 2026CRIME

A look at the recent mosque attack in San Diego

Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin

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May 15 2026CRIME

When California politics got messy: a top aide’s fall from power

Dana Williamson, once a powerful figure in California politics, made a dramatic court appearance this week after admitting to serious crimes. A former top advisor to two governors, she pleaded guilty to bank fraud, lying to federal agents, and filing false tax returns. Her actions were part of a wid

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May 10 2026CRIME

What’s really behind the FBI raids and the political storm?

The sudden FBI raids on two CBD shops—one in Norfolk and another in Portsmouth—have left more questions than answers. One of the shop owners, Carlton Upton Jr. , now faces three serious fraud charges in federal court. But the bigger mystery is whether his case connects to the raid on state Sen. Loui

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s Election Battle: Who Really Controls the 2020 Ballots?

A judge recently said the FBI can keep over 600 boxes of 2020 election ballots taken from Georgia’s election center during a January raid. This decision came after Fulton County, home to most of Atlanta, asked for the ballots back. County lawyers argued the FBI’s search relied on weak evidence and b

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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