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A hacking group calling itself ShinyHunters has claimed it has stolen two to three terabytes of FBI-related data, including a 5,000-line sample with names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers and assignment details for thousands of current and former FBI employees. The FBI has said it is aware of the claims, has taken the jobs portal offline and has opened an active investigation.
Alex Saab has pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering in Miami and will forfeit $195 million as part of a deal to cooperate with US investigations. The plea follows a long-running case tied to alleged bribes, shell companies, and the CLAP program in Venezuela.
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Pentagon can keep Anthropic designated as a supply‑chain risk, allowing the Defense Department to remove the company’s Claude models from military systems and bar contractors from using its products. The decision follows separate federal rulings that have split over whether the government unlawfully punished Anthropic for its criticisms of military AI use.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and an aide have been referred for investigation over testimony alleging pressure on staff in a 2009 murder case. A federal judge ordered removal from the Johnson case and flagged potential misconduct by Krasner and Stiegler. Alaska prosecutors say voter-misconduct charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
ProPublica has reported that Umar Kremlev, a Russian boxing official with ties to President Vladimir Putin, has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.'s May wedding weekend in the Bahamas, covering an island rental and a fireworks show. Rep. Robert Garcia has opened a congressional inquiry and asked the White House and Trump Jr. for records.
The Masud trial for the Pan Am 103 bombing is moving toward jury selection in Washington, D.C., with January 19 identified as the likely start. A delay earlier this year followed newly discovered evidence; prosecutors and defense teams are preparing for a two-month trial.
Western intelligence agencies warn that Iran's state-linked hackers have used CHOSEN BRICK spyware to steal emails, messages and device data via spear-phishing on WhatsApp and Telegram, with victims linked to dissidents and activists. The advisories from the FBI, NCSC and AIVD say the operation has been active since Autumn 2023, with further developments this year.
The Department of Justice has charged five men linked to Russian intelligence with conspiring to finance terrorism and, in some cases, murder for hire. They allegedly recruited people in the United States and abroad to surveil and kill a prominent Russian dissident and to target others aligned with Ukraine. All five remain at large.
A Virginia federal court has sentenced Mohammad Sharifullah to the maximum term for providing material support to ISIS-K, while jurors remain deadlocked on his role in the Kabul airport bombing. Prosecutors say he helped scout the Abbey Gate route and coordinated attacks, though the court did not tie him to the airport bombing itself.
Federal prosecutors have charged multiple individuals in Southern California with stealing over $10 million in federal childcare aid through homelessness services nonprofits. The scheme involved shell companies, overbilling, and misappropriation of funds intended for housing and services for the unhoused. Two suspects have been arrested; a third remains at large, and a fourth has pleaded guilty to related charges. The broader campaign against program fraud is drawing political reaction.
News on AI is moving quickly as U.S. and Chinese efforts to lead AI frontiers collide with calls for safety and broader adoption. Officials discuss a possible AI incident-notification mechanism amid competition, governance concerns, and escalating investments in frontier models.
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis has fled the United States ahead of his federal sentencing in Bridgeport after being convicted of bribery and extortion connected to multimillion-dollar school contracts. Greek authorities say he traveled from Florida to the Bahamas, then to London, obtaining a Greek passport. A new sentencing date is set for Sept. 30, with officials warning he betrayed the public’s trust.
Federal prosecutors have charged five Russian-linked operatives in a conspiracy to conceal Oxygen Forensics’ ties to Russia while selling its software to US agencies. Reiber and Davydov are among those charged, with the company previously undisclosed to public filings as Russian ownership was concealed. The Secret Service had previously used the software but has since discontinued due to security concerns.
Iranian authorities have carried out the execution of Hossein Pedaran, who allegedly provided information on missile sites to Mossad. The judiciary says the sentence was upheld by the supreme court, with the case not previously reported by media. The move comes as Iran faces ongoing conflict and domestic protests.
Multiple suspects linked to the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president have been extradited to the United States for trial in Florida, where prosecutors are pursuing conspiracy and murder charges. The move underscores a long-running effort to hold all participants accountable as Haiti grapples with gang violence and political instability.
The government has ensured that public statements by Attorney General Blanche at political rallies are made in a personal capacity, while critics warn that appearances could politicize the Justice Department. Blanche has defended the president’s interests amid investigations, saying he will always answer the call to speak on law enforcement matters. The department reiterates travel is funded under ethics rules.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after a September 20 traffic stop in Austin that ended with an ICE agent firing and wounding him. Prosecutors have shown body-camera footage of the initial stop; the shooting itself and some camera footage remain unreleased. Garces Perez remains in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his back and faces deportation and criminal prosecution.
The FBI has acknowledged a cyber breach affecting thousands of current and former agents, with personal data including home addresses, medical records, and badge numbers exposed. The hacking group ShinyHunters has posted samples and an extortion demand, saying they hold data on tens of thousands. Investigations are ongoing, and fears are rising about targeted fraud and threats to agent safety.
The United States reports a new deportation of a Nicaraguan dissident who was released after protests in 2018. He has been deported to Managua and detained again in the same prison where fellow critics were tortured. Human rights groups say the crackdown has driven hundreds of thousands to flee, while Washington presses for accountability amid ongoing expulsions.
The ShinyHunters cybercrime group is linked to a Dutch arrest after claims it breached the FBI’s jobs portal. Authorities say a 24-year-old Amsterdam suspect is in custody, suspected of involvement with the group and of seeking two murders. FBI and Dutch police are pursuing leads as the case expands across the United States and Europe.
The government has spent millions on TV ads featuring President Trump and other officials, labeled as public service announcements. Democratic senators have demanded answers, arguing the funding may be illegal and constituted a misuse of taxpayer dollars as midterms approach. The ads have drawn broad criticism and questions about independence of agencies.
Leaders of major tech firms have gathered to discuss AI safety and a voluntary industry accord. Trump has called the document morally binding and floated a watchful committee, while critics highlight a spelling error and questions about enforceability.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has disclosed credible information about a planned violent attack in Austin. Benny Caldera Jr. was arrested in Converse near San Antonio after a tip led SWAT to a residence. He faces potential charges including felony terroristic threat against a public servant; federal authorities are involved.
Authorities have dismantled a cross-border Hamas financing network that moved over $2 million through charity fronts and cryptocurrency channels. Indictments and arrests have been issued in the United States and Europe, linking individuals to the group’s financial operations. The actions follow a 2023 attack and a continuing Gaza conflict.
Greg Lui, owner of Earthmade Computer, is accused of shipping restricted US-made GPUs to China without licenses, via Malaysia and Singapore. Indicted on export-control and money-laundering charges; faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted. The case highlights ongoing US efforts to curb export of AI-ready chips.
Federal prosecutors have charged Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old California real estate agent, with acting as an unregistered agent of China after the FBI has alleged she surveilled a relative of Taiwan’s president in the United States in 2025 and sent photos, videos and licence-plate information to Chinese officials. She was arrested at LAX before a flight to China and has appeared in federal court in Los Angeles.
The FBI director has become engaged to country singer and commentator Wilkins, who publicly shared a photo of their ring with the caption “Went and got the law involved.” The couple have been dating since before the director’s 2025 appointment. Previous coverage highlights Wilkins’ music career and ties to conservative circles, with attention on travel aboard an FBI jet and a non-partisan political event appearance.
President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing‑squad execution for Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood gunman convicted over a 2009 attack that killed 13 people. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the method; the Army secretary will set time and place. Pentagon officials have said the execution will be livestreamed; Hasan can still seek civilian habeas review.
The US Department of Justice has charged James Cody Bryant, 30, of Washington state, with conspiracy to murder a person in a foreign country in connection with the February Tumbler Ridge attack in Canada. Bryant allegedly provided money, technical advice and planned a livestream, while the shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, died by suicide after killing eight people in British Columbia. Prosecutors say Bryant maintained contact with the shooter for months.
The United States has filed a new indictment charging Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to existing drug-trafficking and weapon charges. The couple, captured in Caracas and detained in Brooklyn, plead not guilty and await trial set for June in New York as prosecutors portray a system of repression linked to narcoterrorism and organized crime.