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How J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI's first and longest director of the FBI, used controversial methods to turn the agency into one of the most efficient investigative forces in the world

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J. Edgar Hoover is seen speaking during a convention of former special agents in Washington, DC.
J. Edgar Hoover is seen speaking during a convention of former special agents in Washington, DC.

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Exclusive: A veteran FBI agent told Congress that investigations into Giuliani and other Trump allies were 'suppressed'

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FBI headquarters in Washington DC
The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, DC.

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Authorities want to 'aggressively' crack down on unruly airline passengers after a spate of bad behavior, including a hoax bomb threat sent via AirDrop

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Plane passengers standing in the aisle while inflight.

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The FBI spent years investigating J. Robert Oppenheimer, who helped make the WWII-ending atomic bomb. During the surveillance, interviewees alleged he was feeding nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union.

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J. Robert Oppenheimer sitting in front of microphones during a hearing.
J. Robert Oppenheimer testifying at a hearing.

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8 people charged with stealing 19 rental cars worth $1.1 million in an identity fraud scheme

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The suspects reserved rental cars using stolen credit card information and false identities, per an indictment.

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Russian security agents have been using a secret network of corrupted computers to spy on NATO for decades, but the US just busted it open, feds say

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A view shows decorations installed ahead of Victory Day, marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in front of the Federal Security Service (FSB) building on Lubyanka Square in Moscow, Russia May 8, 2023.
A view shows decorations installed ahead of Victory Day, marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in front of the Federal Security Service (FSB) building on Lubyanka Square in Moscow

A clothing designer was at the checkout line of a Joann fabric store when he learned his ex-girlfriend was wanted by the FBI. They called it quits after he learned she was reading 'Mein Kampf.'

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A woman, who FBI later identified as Jennifer Inzuza Vargas of Los Angeles, photographed at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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FBI searches the $4 million home of former FTX exec Ryan Salame, report says

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Ryan Salame.

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DOJ charges 37 defendants in connection China's efforts to target dissidents and operate a secret police station in NYC

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DOJ headquarters.

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The Justice Department announced charges Monday against more than three dozen people in connection to the Chinese government's efforts to spread propaganda in the US and target dissidents on US soil.

Officials announced a trio of cases against 37 defendants:

Man accused of applying to RentAHitman.com and taking money from an undercover agent for a contract killing is arrested

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A screenshot of RentAHitman.com, which is a parody site advertising contract killing services.
A screenshot of the homepage of RentAHitman.com

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