Dan Bongino is trending after his brief stint as FBI deputy director in 2025-26, now back in the spotlight as a fiery conservative voice.
Donald Trump has reiterated calls for the federal government to take over election administration in at least 15 states, claiming widespread voter fraud and election corruption. His remarks, unsupported by evidence and contrary to the U.S. Constitution, have raised concerns about potential threats to electoral independence ahead of upcoming midterms.
On April 10, 2026, Asif Merchant, a 47-year-old Pakistani national, faces life imprisonment for attempting to hire assassins to kill Donald Trump during the 2024 US presidential campaign. Merchant paid two undercover FBI agents $5,000 each as an advance for the hit. The plot was uncovered after a confidential informant alerted authorities, leading to Merchant's arrest in July 2024.