Tag: FBI

"This failure on behalf of the Department of Defense has led to the loss of innocent lives by putting guns in the hands of criminals and those who wish to cause immeasurable harm," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Three cities sue Defense Department over background check failures

Melissa Quinn · December 26, 2017 9:30 pm

Republicans have claimed that the FBI's Russia investigation is biased, accusations buttressed by the release of anti-Trump, pro-Clinton text messages exchanged between an FBI agent and an FBI lawyer who were both part of the probe. (AP)

National Security

Louie Gohmert: Robert Mueller would ‘love to get Trump’s scalp’

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2017 6:10 pm

Rep. Francis Rooney said he believes the American people have "very high standards for our government agencies" and is worried instances of potential bias within the FBI "undermine my confidence that the agencies don't respect the Constitution and will not put the ends before the means." (Flickr)

GOP lawmaker: There should be a ‘purge’ of the FBI

Melissa Quinn · December 26, 2017 5:48 pm

Former Trump campaign adviser Michael Caputo told CNN, "The president's tweets are an insurance policy for the American people to make sure that its leading law enforcement organization remains unbiased." (Screenshot)

National Security

Michael Caputo: Trump’s FBI tweets an ‘insurance policy’ to ensure bureau stays unbiased

Melissa Quinn · December 26, 2017 4:12 pm

President Trump has long criticized the Steele dossier and its alleged role in the FBI investigation. The presidentâs Twitter attacks on the FBI have intensified in recent months, and has called on the FBI and Justice Department to renew investigations into Hillary Clinton. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

National Security

Trump continues attack on ‘tainted’ FBI, ‘bogus’ Steele dossier

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2017 2:10 pm

President Trump and Melania took calls Sunday from children calling into NORAD's Santa tracking hotline. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump caps a quiet Christmas promising to get ‘back to work in order to Make America Great Again’

Daniel Chaitin · December 26, 2017 12:07 am

"Using Twitter on Christmas Eve to intimidate a witness (McCabe) in a criminal investigation is not a very Christian way to celebrate the holiday," Richard Painter tweeted Sunday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

Former Bush ethics lawyer thanks Trump for making Robert Mueller’s job ‘easier’

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2017 8:57 pm

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., took a swing at President Trump on Twitter Sunday, pointing out that special counsel Robert Mueller could make use of the president's off-the-cuff tweets in his ongoing investigation. (Colin Young-Wolff/Invision/AP)

Ted Lieu: Trump’s Twitter is ‘the gift that keeps on giving’

Kelly Cohen · December 24, 2017 8:48 pm

Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday he knew former national security adviser Michael Flynn lied to him, but wouldn't answer when asked if he knew Flynn lied to the FBI about his conversations with the former Russian ambassador. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)

National Security

Mike Pence dodges when asked if he knew Michael Flynn lied to the FBI

Kyle Feldscher · December 24, 2017 4:02 pm

President Trump has taken to Twitter multiple times about outgoing FBI Deputy Director McCabe since a report surfaced that McCabe plans on retiring soon following months of criticism from Republicans. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump renews his offensive against FBI second-in-command Andrew McCabe

Kyle Feldscher · December 24, 2017 1:25 pm

Roughly an hour after it was reported that FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe would retire in early 2018, President Trump tweeted about how McCabe's wife ran for a Virginia senate seat in 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump slams FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe for donations to wife’s campaign

Kelly Cohen · December 23, 2017 8:57 pm

After facing criticism from some Republicans, FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is planning to retire in early 2018 when he becomes eligible for pension benefits. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to retire: Report

Kelly Cohen · December 23, 2017 7:38 pm