FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
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Ex-FBI informant called a "fraudster" in prior case
In a CBS News investigation, Scott MacFarlane takes a look at one of House Republicans' key witnesses, ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who is now charged with lying to investigators about President Biden's business dealings. Smirnov was accused of being "a liar and a fraudster" in a previous case.
Examining the risk of cyber-physical threats
For months, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned about the risk of cyberattacks leading to physical disruptions, such as forcing a power plant to overheat and potentially explode. Dr. Charles Clancy, chief technology officer at the national security-focused not-for-profit MITRE, joins CBS News to assess the threat of these real-world scenarios.
Officials brief House members on TikTok
Some lawmakers were briefed Tuesday by law enforcement and intelligence officials as the House prepares to vote on a bill targeting TikTok, the popular social media app operated by ByteDance, a company allegedly linked to the Chinese government. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Hur defends Biden documents report
Former special counsel Robert Hur testified before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and defended his report and investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks down the hearing.
Senate holds worldwide threats hearing
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
FBI raids 2 homes belonging to aide of New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser for Adams who now serves as his director of Asian affairs, was placed on administrative leave.
Biden impeachment inquiry advances
House Republicans have moved forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with the president's brother testifying behind closed doors on Wednesday. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers are scrutinized over allegations involving a former FBI informant accused of lying about the president and his son.
AT&T restores service after nationwide outage
AT&T says cellular service has been restored to all customers following a nationwide outage Thursday morning. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on the ongoing investigation into what caused the issue.
Prosecutors: FBI informant lied about Bidens
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged for allegedly lying about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Some of the false information allegedly came from Russian intelligence officials. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Ex-FBI spy hunter sentenced to 2 years for hiding payments
Charles McGonigal, the former top counterintelligence official at the FBI's New York office, was sentenced to more than two years in prison for concealing at least $225,000 in cash payments.
Hunter Biden informant charged
The arrest of an FBI informant for allegedly making false statements about the Biden family's business dealings could cast a shadow over Republican efforts to impeach President Biden.
Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that Chinese hackers have positioned themselves to wreak havoc on U.S. infrastructure. CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs joins to assess the threat.
FBI contractor charged with stealing car with gun magazine from FBI headquarters
The FBI contractor allegedly believed he was getting "coded messages" telling him he "was in danger," and said he was trying to go to a safe place.
FBI chief warns of Chinese hacking threats
FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a serious warning on Capitol Hill about potential Chinese government hacking attacks that could target and damage U.S. infrastructure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI warns of Chinese cyber threat
FBI Director Christopher Wray painted a stark picture Wednesday during a congressional hearing on Chinese hackers, saying China is targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S. and that not enough attention is being paid to it. Wray also announced that an FBI operation had disrupted hundreds of U.S.-based routers hijacked by a state-sponsored Chinese hacker group known as "Volt Typhoon."
Wray testifies on threat posed by Chinese hackers
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
"Priceless" painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 is returned to owner's son
The John Opie painting titled "The Schoolmistress" was stolen, then passed among organized crime members for years before it ended up in Utah, the FBI said.
Woman escapes kidnapper's cell in Oregon
An Oregon man is accused of posing as an undercover police officer after kidnapping a woman and sexually assaulting her. The woman was able to escape from the cinder block cell where she was being held. Now, authorities are investigating whether the suspect may have committed similar crimes in other states. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
FBI warns over sexual extortion scams
The FBI is warning parents about a spike in sexual extortion schemes aimed at individuals under 18 occurring across gaming platforms, video-streaming sites and social media. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the alarming trend.
Trump supports FBI warrant release
Former President Trump says he encourages the Department of Justice to immediately release the FBI search warrant of his Mar-A-Lago home. Attorney General Marrick Garland says he has asked a judge to approve its release. Jeff Pegues reports.
Suspicious letters sent to election offices
Over a dozen suspicious letters were sent to election offices in at least five states, prompting investigations by the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Initial tests showed that some of these letters contained traces of fentanyl. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C.
FBI faces violent threats amid Trump search
The FBI is facing violent threats following a search of former President Trump's home in Mar-A-Lago, including an apparent plot to leave a so-called dirty bomb at the agency's headquarters. Jeff Pegues reports.
Family of teen who died by suicide warns of dangers of financial sextortion
From October 2021 through March 2023, the FBI tracked roughly 12,600 sextortion victims — all of them minors.
Family warns of dangers of financial sextortion
The FBI has been tracking thousands of sextortion cases targeting minors in recent years, an issue which continues to worsen. The impact has been devastating for many families, including one who lost a 17-year-old to suicide. Nicole Sganga has details.
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