Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. An agency of the United States Department of Justice, the FBI is a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes.
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Some of the key events about Federal Bureau of Investigation

  • 1908
    The Bureau of Investigation (predecessor to the FBI) was established to conduct federal investigations
  • 1919
    The FBI conducted the Palmer Raids, arresting and deporting thousands of suspected radicals without due process
  • 1924
    The FBI's fingerprint collection and identification system was created
  • 1935
    The FBI National Academy was founded to train law enforcement officers
  • 1950
    The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" program was initiated
  • 1956
    The FBI launched COINTELPRO, a covert program to surveil, infiltrate, and disrupt domestic political organizations
  • 1963
    The FBI wiretapped and surveilled civil rights leaders without proper authorization
  • 1965
    The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) was established to provide law enforcement with access to criminal justice information
  • 1972
    The FBI's role in the Watergate scandal was revealed, including illegal surveillance and cover-up attempts
  • 1978
    The FBI's ABSCAM sting operation was criticized for entrapment and targeting specific politicians
  • 1984
    The FBI Laboratory launched its DNA program, pioneering forensic DNA analysis
  • 1992
    The FBI's handling of the Ruby Ridge incident resulted in the death of civilians and controversy over excessive force
  • 1993
    The FBI's siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, ended in a deadly fire and numerous casualties
  • 1995
    The FBI's website, fbi.gov, was launched to provide public information and receive tips
  • 2001
    The FBI played a crucial role in investigating and responding to the September 11 terrorist attacks
  • 2001
    FBI agent Robert Hanssen was arrested for spying for the Soviet Union and Russia over a 22-year period
  • 2003
    The Terrorist Screening Center was established to consolidate terrorist watchlists
  • 2004
    The FBI was criticized for its mishandling of the Brandon Mayfield case, wrongly linking him to the Madrid bombings
  • 2011
    The FBI's Next Generation Identification system was implemented, enhancing biometric identification capabilities
  • 2016
    The FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails during the presidential campaign was controversial and criticized for potential political influence

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Federal Bureau of Investigation Latest news

Justice Department's secret phone record grabs during Trump years exposed in new report

Justice Department's secret phone record grabs during Trump years exposed in new report

DOJ watchdog finds prosecutors broke rules when collecting journalists and staffers phone data during Trump-era leak probes. Google had to tell targets about secret record grabs

Society, Politics • December 10 2024 , 05:09 PM  •  821 views
Chinese hackers remain in US networks as officials suggest encryption workaround

Chinese hackers remain in US networks as officials suggest encryption workaround

US government cant remove foreign hackers from major telecom networks even after months of trying. Officials now suggest using encrypted messaging while they work with companies to fix security gaps

Politics • December 3 2024 , 07:39 PM  •  960 views
Trump's FBI pick raises eyebrows with plans to reshape century-old bureau

Trump's FBI pick raises eyebrows with plans to reshape century-old bureau

Former Trump insider **Kash Patel** gets nominated to lead Americas top law-enforcement agency. His past comments about restructuring the FBI and close ties to Trump set stage for tough Senate process

Politics • December 3 2024 , 06:31 AM  •  3146 views
Trump picks loyal ally for FBI top job, raising eyebrows in Washington

Trump picks loyal ally for FBI top job, raising eyebrows in Washington

Former president Trump wants Kash Patel to lead the FBI‚ picking someone who shares his views about the bureau. The choice links back to disputes over a Russia-probe memo from about 8 years ago

Politics • December 2 2024 , 08:00 PM  •  994 views
Security alerts hit Trump's team picks during 2016 transition period

Security alerts hit Trump's team picks during 2016 transition period

FBI investigated multiple security threats targeting Trumpʼs Cabinet nominees during his presidential transition. Law-enforcement dealt with fake emergency calls and bomb-threats against future administration members

Society, Politics • November 27 2024 , 08:17 PM  •  2358 views
Trump's unique path: New transition deal breaks White House traditions

Trump's unique path: New transition deal breaks White House traditions

Trumpʼs team signs modified transition agreement with White House‚ choosing private funding over government resources. Their custom ethics plan and security arrangements differ from standard presidential transition protocols

Business, Politics • November 27 2024 , 03:52 AM  •  1216 views
How fake news machine changed US voters minds before november election

How fake news machine changed US voters minds before november election

Pre-election period saw huge wave of false info flooding social-media and news sites. Research shows how made-up stories about immigration crime and economy affected peoples voting choices

Society, Politics • November 25 2024 , 02:29 PM  •  1378 views
Trump picks his own defense lawyers for top Justice Department positions

Trump picks his own defense lawyers for top Justice Department positions

Former president nominates three members of his legal team for key roles in future Justice Department setup. His picks include lawyers who defended him in recent legal cases and need Senate approval

Politics • November 15 2024 , 09:13 AM  •  2030 views
FBI warns about fake videos days before crucial US election

FBI warns about fake videos days before crucial US election

FBI dismisses viral videos about ballot fraud groups and false claims about **Kamala Harris** husband. Agency works with local police to protect voting process while fighting mis-information

Society, Politics • November 2 2024 , 07:21 PM  •  2107 views
Chinese hackers target US phone networks before crucial election

Chinese hackers target US phone networks before crucial election

Chinese group broke into major US phone companies networks and got access to political calls. Federal agencies started investigation as questions rise about Chinaʼs role in upcoming election

Business, Politics • November 2 2024 , 05:57 PM  •  2819 views
Expert reveals shocking truth about US political violence before crucial election

Expert reveals shocking truth about US political violence before crucial election

US faces highest level of political threats in decades as both sides show growing support for force. Recent data points to concerning shifts in public attitudes about using violence for political goals

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 02:21 PM  •  1492 views