Crime Lummi chair commends federal drug bust connected to tribal deaths Officials at the Lummi nation say this week’s arrests in a drug ring linked to recent overdose deaths could offer a measure of justice. The Lummi Nation near Bellingham put a national spotlight on the fentanyl epidemic last September, when four members died of drug overdoses in a matter of days and the tribe declared a state of emergency. Amy Radil
Politics 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. Their advocates are asking for a housing allowance to lighten the load. Carrie Johnson
National Prosecutors say an Idaho man planned a church attack to support the Islamic State Authorities said Alexander Scott Mercurio adopted the Muslim faith against his Christian parents' wishes and was in contact with FBI informants posing as Islamic State group supporters. The Associated Press
National Ex-FBI official gets over 2 years in prison for receiving $225,000 tied to Albania Charles McGonigal, a former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official, was sentenced for taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash from a businessman with ties to the Albanian government. The Associated Press
Politics How the ex-FBI informant charged with lying is tied to the Biden impeachment inquiry Alexander Smirnov has been indicted for making false statements to the FBI — claims that House Republicans have used in their probe of President Biden. Ximena Bustillo Eric McDaniel
Politics FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian firm Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016, prosecutors said. The Associated Press
Law & Courts New DOJ watchdog report details FBI officials' misconduct with foreign prostitutes It paints a picture of FBI employees who repeatedly engaged in activities that violated Justice Department and FBI policies, and exposed them to possible extortion and blackmail. Ryan Lucas
Politics Wray warns Chinese hackers are aiming to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure The FBI director says Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting of U.S critical infrastructure — including water treatment plants, pipelines and the power to grid — poses a national security threat. Ryan Lucas
Law & Courts Wray warns of increased terrorist threat, says U.S. is in a 'dangerous period' Senior American officials say Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel has created a new dynamic with dangerous implications at home and abroad. Ryan Lucas
Law & Courts There has been an 80% drop in cases of unruly airline passengers since 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration partnered with the FBI in 2021 to bring criminal charges more aggressively against disorderly airline passengers. Ayana Archie
