FBI Director Kash Patel pledged to bring home American hostages during the State Department's U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag Raising Ceremony.
The FBI has added former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan "El Jefe" Wedding to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
The FBI, in coordination with other federal agencies, has arrested two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and one former soldier on charges of espionage and bribery.
The FBI arrested 21-year-old Seth "Andrea" Gregori in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 24, 2025, for allegedly plotting a violent ambush on local police officers. Authorities say Gregori aimed to replicate the 2016 Dallas attack that left five officers dead. The arrest followed an extensive investigation, including informant reports and digital evidence, which led to swift law enforcement action.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a narrow 51-49 vote. Patel, a former national security official, pledged to rebuild public trust in the FBI and aggressively pursue those who threaten American safety. His confirmation marks a shift in leadership at the agency, which has faced scrutiny over political bias and accountability concerns.
President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, has cleared a significant hurdle in the Senate confirmation process. On February 18, 2025, the Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to advance Patel's nomination, allowing for full debate and a subsequent confirmation vote expected later this week.
