Details on employee departures at FBI
Sources tell CBS News that on Tuesday night, 800 FBI employees, including a few hundred agents, will be leaving the bureau. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 protest
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
Democrats probing ouster of Virginia attorney
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation into the ouster of a federal prosecutor, one day after his replacement signed an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, who serves on the House committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Memo recommended against charging Comey
The Justice Department charged former FBI director James Comey with one count of making a false statement and one count of obstruction. In a message on Instagram, he said he was ready and willing to go to trial. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Weijia Jiang report.
What led to James Comey's indictment?
The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts Thursday, marking a major escalation in President Trump's efforts to target his political opponents. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Then, Scott Fredericksen, former federal prosecutor, and Peter Zeidenberg, former deputy special counsel for the DOJ, join with analysis.
Trump on possible charges against Comey
Sources say the Department of Justice is nearing a decision on whether to charge former FBI director James Comey. It's unclear what kind of case the department is pursuing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks it all down.
FBI investigating ICE facility shooting
The Department of Homeland Security said at least one person was killed and two others were injured after a gunman opened fire on an ICE field office in Dallas Wednesday. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
18-year-old high school student shot, killed by ATF agent in Aliquippa
Kendric Curtis, 18, died at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh hours after being shot by an ATF agent in Aliquippa.
Rep. Crockett rails against Kash Patel
During Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas called FBI Director Kash Patel "the least qualified FBI director in the history of the FBI, that is real." Patel later said, "I don't give a damn what they say about me as long as I'm succeeding in the mission."
Suspect in custody after alleged "targeted attack" at FBI Pittsburgh field office
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
Goldman asks Patel about Trump, Epstein files
During the House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York asked FBI Director Kash Patel if President Trump's name appeared in the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Patel said the FBI has "released where President Trump's name is in the Epstein files" and "all credible information" that the agency is allowed to make public.
Massie questions Patel about Epstein case
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky questioned FBI Director Kash Patel about Jeffrey Epstein and whether other people were involved in the convicted sex offender's trafficking operations. "Sir, I have asked my FBI agents to review the entirety of the Epstein files, and bring forth any credible information," Patel said.
Kash Patel gives opening statement
FBI Director Kash Patel spoke about the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and defended his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files during his opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee.
Kash Patel clashes with senators at hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel will return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to face a House panel a day after he clashed with some senators over questions about his leadership of the agency. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details.
Kash Patel faces tough questions from Democrats
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he faced tough questions about his leadership of the bureau, including the ouster of top officials and his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Breaking down Kash Patel Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday testified on Capitol Hill about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Democratic senators sparred with him about that and several other issues. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Patel stands by post on Kirk shooting "subject"
FBI Director Kash Patel, at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, stood by a social media post he made in the hours after Charlie Kirk's killing that a "subject" was in custody. That subject was later released. Patel told Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont that he doesn't "see it as a mistake."
Kennedy, Patel discuss Kirk shooting, Epstein
During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana asked FBI Director Kash Patel if others were involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination, whether convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein trafficked minors to others and more.
Whitehouse asks Patel about "enemies list"
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island kicked off his questioning at the Senate Judiciary Committee by asking FBI Director Kash Patel about a so-called "enemies list" that he prepared before taking office. Patel said the claim was "entirely inaccurate, adding, "I do not have an enemies list."
Graham questions Patel on Venezuela and more
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the recent U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, China's role in the fentanyl problem and other topics.
Patel, Schiff spar over FBI firings, Epstein
FBI Director Kash Patel and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California had a heated exchange at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Schiff questioned Patel about the firings of FBI agents who handled cases related to President Trump, and later about his handling of the files on convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
Patel, Booker clash at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey got into a shouting match at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Booker criticized Patel for his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the FBI firings.
Patel on Discord chat, Kirk shooting suspect
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed his agency is investigating a group chat on the messaging platform Discord that included the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. When asked how many people were involved in the chat, Patel said there were a "lot more" than 20 users.
Kash Patel defends FBI firings
FBI Director Kash Patel defended recent FBI firings and his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Kash Patel on Charlie Kirk investigation
FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying on Capitol Hill and spoke about the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including a Discord chat that the suspect was part of. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
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