The FBI Used an Undercover Cop With Pink Hair to Spy on Activists and Manufacture Crimes

apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-justice-department-settlement-3b760f3d317cbe18209aa02a611a298f

17h

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.

A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.

The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.

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Apr 22

Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says

qz.com/china-hacking-fbi-christopher-wray-panic-volt-typhoon-1851425289

Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.

Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.

Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.

The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.

wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/

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The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...

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Apr 15

FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...

apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-fbi-investiagation-58188d524035c756872603055f309c78

Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident

The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.

Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.

Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.

President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.

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Apr 18

Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US-critical infrastructure and are waiting 'for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow ...

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Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.

The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.

The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.

Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.

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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...

nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-rejects-trumps-vow-investigate-political-rivals-rcna149056

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Apr 23

Trump urged to return docs nearly a year before Mar-a-Lago search, FBI filing says

axios.com/2024/04/23/trump-classified-documents-fbi-plasmic-echo-investigation

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Apr 23

Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say

cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/nauta-classified-documents-trump-pardon-second-term/

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Apr 19

Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla: A coalition of human rights advocates has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, as they prepare to set sail ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/activists_prepare_to_set_sail_on_a_new_gaza_freedom_flotilla

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Apr 18

FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure

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FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...

Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil

The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.

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Apr 22

China creates 'Information Support Force' to improve networked defence capabilities

theregister.com/2024/04/22/china_information_support_force/

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Apr 23

Trump Ally Warned Ex-President About Keeping Classified Docs—Over A Year Before Indictment, FBI Filing Says

forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/22/trump-ally-warned-ex-president-about-keeping-classified-docs-over-a-year-before-indictment-fbi-filing-says/

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Apr 17

Crypto Trader’s Mango Markets Manipulation Trial Heads to Jury: Federal jurors in New York heard sharply contrasting arguments on whether a trader manipulated ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/crypto-trader-s-110-million-manipulation-trial-heads-to-jury

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Apr 18

Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says

apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-assault-fbi-claims-e3a2759d2f33eeafcfb8d5d49cc947f9

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Apr 20

Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline

time.com/6969390/senate-passes-reauthorization-surveillance-program/

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Apr 16

Murders down about 20 percent in 200+ cities: Murders are down about 20 percent in more than 200 cities across the country, according to a recent analysis from ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4596947-murders-down-20-percent-cities/

wired.com/story/house-section-702-vote/

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WIRED Apr 12

House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program: The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program ...

Quick Glance: House Decision on Extending and Expanding US Spy Program

The US House of Representatives made a decision on Friday regarding the continuation of the Section 702 spy program. This decision was made without a modification that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access information of Americans.

An ongoing controversial US wiretap program has reached a significant milestone towards its reauthorization.

Following numerous delays, setbacks, and involvement by legislators striving to maintain and enhance the spying powers of the US intelligence agencies, the House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional two years.

Furthermore, the House bill includes a substantial broadening of the statutory definition for communication service providers, a move that FISA experts, such as Marc Zwillinger - among the few advisors to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) - have vocally cautioned against.

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Apr 12

House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...

apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f

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Apr 11

FBI concerned about possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre: The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United ...

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Apr 15

Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud: Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/15/us/colorado-funeral-home-fraud-owners-arrested.html

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/us-woman-arrested-accused-of-targeting-young-boys-in-1-7m-sextortion-scheme/

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arstechnica Apr 15

US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme: FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html

Apr 16

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/15/1243189142/scam-baiter-kitboga

Apr 15

To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...

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Apr 18

FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says

cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/fbi-christopher-wray-threats-jewish-community-passover/

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Apr 23

Renowned activist Asunta Wagura welcomes twins at the age of 60: Kenya’s renowned anti-HIV/Aids crusader Asunta Wagura has welcomed twin girls at the age of 60.

standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493727/renowned-activist-asunta-wagura-welcomes-twins-at-the-age-of-60

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Apr 06

Greta Thunberg: Activist arrested at Hague climate protest: The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague.

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68749936

Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands

The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.

Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.

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Apr 18

Jan. 6 defendant charged with assaulting officers IDed with help of a forehead scar

nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-defendant-charged-assaulting-officers-ided-help-forehead-scar-rcna148191

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Apr 19

Anti-slavery campaigner returns OBE over government's Rwanda scheme: Dr Aidan McQuade wrote to the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and returned the honour by post.

bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68848832

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Apr 20

FBI found it ‘alarming’ that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of ‘human manipulation’

nypost.com/2024/04/19/us-news/fbi-got-tip-that-fauci-funded-virus-research-at-wuhan-lab-would-leave-no-trace-of-human-manipulation/

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Apr 19

No Bias Found in F.B.I. Report on Catholic Extremists: Republicans claimed the bureau’s memo was evidence of an anti-conservative strain among F.B.I. ranks ...

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Apr 12

FBI interview transcript reveals how Trump aide characterized boxes at Mar-a-Lago to investigators

cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/walt-nauta-fbi-interview-trump-read/

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Apr 17

Salem’s Satanic Temple pipe bomb arrest: Man accused of throwing explosive onto porch

bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/salems-satanic-temple-pipe-bomb-arrest-man-accused-of-throwing-explosive-onto-porch/

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Apr 18

Complaint Asks the FBI to Probe Trump Claims on a $50 Million Loan: A government watchdog group is filing a complaint about a $50 million loan that Trump claimed ...

thedailybeast.com/complaint-asks-the-fbi-to-probe-trump-claims-on-a-dollar50-million-loan

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Apr 11

Aileen Cannon's Order Lays Into Jack Smith's 'Inadequate' Plea: The judge in Trump's classified documents case has refused to censor FBI documents ...

newsweek.com/aileen-cannon-criticizes-jack-smith-plea-trump-classified-documents-case-1889373

Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.

The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.

The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.

In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.

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Apr 23

Trump was warned to return records to archives, unsealed documents say: “Don’t give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will,” an unnamed associate ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-warning-classified-documents-case.html

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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/south_korean_youth_activists_take_government_to_court_over_climate_crisis

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Apr 16

Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...

abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/supreme-court-hear-election-denier-mike-lindells-challenge-109312803

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Apr 17

Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/fbi-charges-arms-dealers-for-conspiring-to-send-weapons-to-sudan-iraq/73348240007/

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npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs

Apr 14

Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs

Apr 11

Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...

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Common Dreams

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Apr 15

Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...

commondreams.org/news/gaza-protests-worldwide

businessinsider.com/boeing-whistleblower-alleges-criminal-coverup-over-737-max-blowout-2024-4

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Insider (news website)

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Apr 19

Boeing whistleblower alleges 'criminal coverup' over 737 Max blowout: Former Boeing employee Ed Pierson made the claim during an appearance at a Senate hearing ...

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FBI arrests Jan. 6 fugitive in Clearwater: Victor Sean Dennison, 49, failed to show up to his trial in June 2023, records show.

tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/23/victor-sean-dennison-clearwater-florida-fbi-raid-woodlake-condos/

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Apr 12

Neo-Nazi Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty, admits to stealing police helmet as a 'war trophy'

nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/neo-nazi-jan-6-rioter-pleads-guilty-admits-stealing-police-helmet-war-rcna147501

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Apr 22

Experts say election brings new stakes to Earth Day: This fall’s election has major implications for America’s role in the fight against climate change ...

thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4606456-election-earth-day-climate-change-global-warming/

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Apr 09

Reform of USA's Section 702 spying rule may make it to a vote this week: Tool that lets spooks observe Americans appears to have been renewed for another year

theregister.com/2024/04/09/fisa_section_702_deadline/

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Apr 18

“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing

democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/stop_killing_palestinian_children_activists_disrupt_pentagon_chief_lloyd_austin_hearing

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Apr 13

'Run, run, run': Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot

omaha.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/violence-crime-police-stabbing-sydney/article_90eed776-07df-5b8a-ac1a-0bf4350d43d4.html

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Apr 19

’30 Rock’ actor says his ‘heart goes out’ to students after visit canceled over ‘lifestyle’

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4606154-30-rock-actor-school-pennsylvania/

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Apr 09

Idaho teen faces federal terrorism charge. Prosecutors say he planned to attack a church for ISIS

apnews.com/article/terror-idaho-teen-church-attack-isis-charge-dcff305839f73039e6d2b7d6a10cf3e9

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Apr 12

Morocco Sentences Activist to 5 Years for Criticizing Normalization Deal with Israel

democracynow.org/2024/4/12/headlines/morocco_sentences_activist_to_5_years_for_criticizing_normalization_deal_with_israel

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Portuguese Climate Activists on Trial Represent the True Spirit of April 25: On the eve of the anniversary of the 1974 revolution, 11 climate activists will be ...

commondreams.org/opinion/portuguese-climate-activists-trial

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Apr 17

Widow of Russia's Alexei Navalny hires bodyguard after hammer attack on activist

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/fbi-befragte-afd-politiker-krah-zu-zahlungen-aus-kremlnahen-quellen-19659425.html

Apr 17

FBI questioned AfD politician Krah about payments from sources close to the Kremlin

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Apr 15

Cruise ship dancer allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography, feds say

usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/15/cruise-ship-dancer-arrested-child-pornography/73329862007/

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Apr 13

Trump thought valet was on routine jog when he was in secret meeting with FBI: docs

nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/trump-thought-valet-was-on-jog-when-he-was-in-fbi-interview-documents/

dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/13/jan-6-attack-us-capitol-dc-police-officer-michael-fanone/73302265007/

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Apr 13

Former D.C. officer assaulted on Jan. 6 comes to Ohio to talk Trump, attacks on democracy

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Apr 18

Feds accuse Florida man of interstate sex trafficking, coercing a minor - UPI.com

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Apr 16

Fourth Body Recovered from Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse as FBI Launches Probe: In Baltimore, salvage crews found the body of a fourth victim of last month’s ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/fourth_body_recovered_from_baltimore_key_bridge_collapse_as_fbi_launches_probe

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Apr 09

Idaho teen arrested over alleged plan to kill churchgoers in ISIS-inspired attack

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-teen-arrested-plan-kill-churchgoers-isis-inspired-attack-rcna146958

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Apr 13

How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A

apnews.com/article/trump-chick-fil-a-black-voters-d981e8edac067fa8912cc56c92d8b9ab

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Apr 04

Meet some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Donald Trump keeps calling 'hostages': Former President Donald Trump repeatedly refers to Jan. 6 "hostages ...

nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-republicans-jan-6-hostages-violence-capitol-police-rcna143888

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Apr 15

Man pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned to attack Idaho churches: DOJ: The FBI arrested an Idaho man Saturday who allegedly planned to attack churches in the ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582617-man-pledged-allegiance-isis-planned-attack-idaho-churches-doj/

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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