An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray says the bureau must remain independent, above the partisan fray and “committed to upholding the rule of law."

President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t have to go to jail, pay a fine or perform community service as a result of his New York hush money conviction.

My prior concerns about FISA were based on insufficient protections for civil liberties, particularly regarding the FBI’s misuse of warrantless search powers on American

Judge Juan Merchan imposed an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump receives no prison time or probation. Trump continues to appeal conviction.

Crime doesn’t pay. With his post-sentence fundraising appeal, the president-elect is putting the maxim to the test.

Kash Patel has been loud and proud about exactly what he would do if he were put in charge of the agency in a second Trump term.

In Episode 84 of his podcast, ASU and New America's Peter Bergen examines how Trump might change the Justice Department.

An email circulating among law enforcement officials in Cincinnati signals that private contractors are taking Trump's deportation threats seriously.

The incoming administration wants to try the move again, potentially opening up military operations against the groups.

Sightings of mysterious drones were first reported in New Jersey in November and quickly spread to other states.

The attack that killed 14 in New Orleans comes at a difficult time for the FBI, as it finds itself buffeted by suspicion and public criticism from lawmakers, especially allies of President-elect Donal