FBI director says Capitol attack was "domestic terrorism"
Wray appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee in his first testimony since the January 6 riots.
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FBI director to testify on Capitol riot
FBI Director Christopher Wray is preparing to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since the deadly assault on the Capitol nearly two months ago. It follows hearings last week where Capitol security leadership officials detailed what went wrong. Chuck Marino, a former Homeland Security adviser, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
FBI director to testify on Capitol riot
FBI Director Chris Wray is set to face public questions about the January 6 attack on the Capitol for the first time on Tuesday. Kris Van Cleave reports on what his testimony could look like and the latest details on those rioters.
FBI increases reward for pipe bomb suspect
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Biden plans to keep Christopher Wray as FBI director
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Authorities up security ahead of inauguration
The Department of Justice's inspector general is opening an investigation into law enforcement's preparation and response to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The investigation comes as law enforcement officials ramp up security in the nation's capital amid growing threats of violence between now and Inauguration Day. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from Capitol Hill.
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Intel officials see foreign election interference
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Trump takes aim at "disappointing" FBI director
Trump criticized Wray for not investigating voter fraud, even though Wray has said there is no evidence of coordinated voter fraud.
White House chief of staff contradicts FBI director on voter fraud
Mark Meadows slammed FBI Director Christopher Wray after Wray told Congress there was no evidence of voter fraud.
FBI director on Russian election interference
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Court weighs request to drop Flynn charges
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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray faced the House Judiciary Committee Thursday. Shirish Dáte, HuffPost’s senior White House correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the criticism from some House Republicans, as well as reports that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly may be on his way out.
Comey memo investigation
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified in Congress alongside FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday. CBS News security analyst and former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what this investigation could mean for former FBI Director James Comey.
Barr opens inquiry into Russia probe
Attorney General William Barr is opening the third inquiry into the origin of the Russia investigation. Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham will lead the inquiry. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss what Durham will be investigating.
Barr: Saudi gunman in Florida tied to al Qaeda
Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new evidence gleaned from the iPhones of a Saudi gunman who opened fire at a naval air station in Pensacola, Florida, in December, killing three U.S. service members. Barr said the evidence shows 21-year-old Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani had "significant ties" to al Qaeda's offshoot in Yemen. Watch their remarks.
Justice Dept. watchdog releases report
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released his report into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. While he found several mistakes made by the FBI, he concluded there was no political bias influencing the agency's probe into the 2016 Trump campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN AM to break down the biggest takeaways.
Who is on Senator Graham's FISA witness list?
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress last week and said the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) failures during the Russia investigation were "unacceptable." Senior CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to discuss her exclusive conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham and the key parts of Wray's testimony.
Looking back on Trump's decision to fire Comey
On May 9, 2017, President Trump fired FBI director James Comey. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Lana Zak to look back at the impact of the crucial moment in the Trump presidency.
U.S. officials brief Congress on election security
Top U.S. officials briefed Congress on election security Tuesday, telling lawmakers they had "nothing to support" the notion that Russian President Vladimir Putin favored one candidate or another.
Wray and Barr warn that Chinese espionage is growing threat
"We have to bear in mind that, given the narrow window we face, the risk of losing the 5G struggle with China should vastly outweigh all other considerations," Bill Barr warned.
FBI: Racially-motivated extremists a "national threat priority"
FBI director says the threat posed by domestic extremists is "on the same footing" as threats posed by foreign terrorist organizations like ISIS and its sympathizers.
Barr hints at stricter procedures for FBI probes into campaigns
The attorney general said he and the FBI director had agreed to establish an additional layer of scrutiny before the FBI targets a presidential campaign.
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A mistrial has been declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts. Follow along for live updates from Plymouth Superior Court.
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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
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A mistrial has been declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts. Follow along for live updates from Plymouth Superior Court.
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