US insurance giant Allianz Life has confirmed that a cyberattack compromised the personal data of the majority of its American customers, financial professionals, and some employees, marking one of the most significant breaches in the insurance sector this year. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office, the breach occurred on July 16 and was discovered a day later. The company described the incident as a targeted hack involving a third-party, cloud-based CRM system. The data breach was first reported by TechCrunch.&nbsp;“On July 16, 2025, a malicious threat actor gained access to a third-party, cloud-based CRM system used by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life). The threat actor was able to obtain personally identifiable data… using a social engineering technique,” an Allianz Life spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement.&nbsp;While the exact number of individuals impacted was not disclosed, Allianz Life currently serves 1.4 million customers in the United States. The company confirmed that this incident affects only its US operations.<h2>FBI notified, internal systems untouched</h2>Allianz Life said it has notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is working with authorities to investigate the breach. The insurer assured that there is no evidence the core Allianz Life network was breached, including critical systems like its policy administration platform.&nbsp;“Based on the investigation so far, there’s no indication that internal systems or the broader Allianz network were accessed,” the company added, according to Reuters.<h2>Another blow to insurance sector’s digital trust</h2>The breach underscores growing concerns over cybersecurity risks in the financial and insurance sectors, which store massive amounts of sensitive customer information. Analysts say insurance companies, increasingly reliant on third-party cloud providers, are becoming soft targets for threat actors using tactics like social engineering.&nbsp;This attack comes amid heightened scrutiny from US regulators over data privacy and corporate responsibility following recent cyberattacks on healthcare, government, and financial services.As of now, Allianz Life has not disclosed what specific categories of personal information were accessed or whether affected individuals would be offered credit monitoring or identity protection services.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)

Detected on July 17 post breach on July 16, it involved a third party CRM. No internal systems were affected. The incident raises concerns about cybersecurity in the insurance industry, amid increasing reliance on cloud providers.

US insurance giant Allianz Life has confirmed that a cyberattack compromised the personal data of the majority of its American customers, financial professionals, and some employees, marking one of the most significant breaches in the insurance sector this year. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office, the breach occurred on July 16 and was discovered a day later. The company described the incident as a targeted hack involving a third-party, cloud-based CRM system. The data breach was first reported by TechCrunch. “On July 16, 2025, a malicious threat actor gained access to a third-party, cloud-based CRM system used by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life). The threat actor was able to obtain personally identifiable data… using a social engineering technique,” an Allianz Life spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement. While the exact number of individuals impacted was not disclosed, Allianz Life currently serves 1.4 million customers in the United States. The company confirmed that this incident affects only its US operations. FBI notified, internal systems untouched Allianz Life said it has notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is working with authorities to investigate the breach. The insurer assured that there is no evidence the core Allianz Life network was breached, including critical systems like its policy administration platform. “Based on the investigation so far, there’s no indication that internal systems or the broader Allianz network were accessed,” the company added, according to Reuters. Another blow to insurance sector’s digital trust The breach underscores growing concerns over cybersecurity risks in the financial and insurance sectors, which store massive amounts of sensitive customer information. Analysts say insurance companies, increasingly reliant on third-party cloud providers, are becoming soft targets for threat actors using tactics like social engineering. This attack comes amid heightened scrutiny from US regulators over data privacy and corporate responsibility following recent cyberattacks on healthcare, government, and financial services. As of now, Allianz Life has not disclosed what specific categories of personal information were accessed or whether affected individuals would be offered credit monitoring or identity protection services. (With inputs from the agencies)

Allianz Life reported a significant cyberattack, compromising personal data of most US customers and some employees.

Allianz Life hack exposes data of most US clients, FBI steps in

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 16) said that Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on Jeffrey Epstein. These comments come amid an ongoing MAGA civil war, which started after Trump's FBI and DOJ released a memo saying that Epstein killed himself and no "client list" existed. While Attorney General Bondi has come under scrutiny for fueling false hopes in Trump's supporters, another name has been making the rounds, and that is FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-sounds-like-you-re-in-the-list-maga-turns-on-trump-s-fbi-chief-kash-patel-over-epstein-files-1752425713913">‘Sounds like you’re in the list’: MAGA turns on Trump's FBI chief Kash Patel over Epstein files</a>Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, is at the centre of a political storm that’s causing deep cracks within Donald Trump’s inner circle. According to CNN, Trump has been “very angry” with Bongino behind the scenes, and tensions are now threatening to split the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.Bongino is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash over the fallout from a Department of Justice memo on Jeffrey Epstein, which has disappointed many of Trump’s supporters.<h2>‘Out of control furious’ after Bondi clash</h2>The tipping point came last week during a heated meeting with Trump’s attorney general, Pam Bondi. Sources told CNN Bongino left the meeting “out of control furious”. Also present were White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, her deputy Taylor Budowich, and FBI Director Kash Patel. JD Vance, the vice president, reportedly spent the weekend trying to mediate the feud. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Backtracks From Suggestion Ukraine Should ‘Target Moscow’https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-backtracks-from-suggestion-ukraine-should-target-moscow-1752663541173/embedBondi and Bongino had both previously given way to MAGA theories by hinting at a hidden Epstein client list. Bondi even told Fox News that it was “sitting on my desk right now.” But those claims collapsed when a DOJ memo concluded Epstein had taken his own life, and no such client list existed.<h2>Who is Dan Bongino?</h2>A former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, he rose to fame as a Fox News host and vocal critic of what he called the “deep state”. He frequently pushed conspiracy theories, including claims that Epstein was murdered and that the 2020 election was rigged. His appointment as FBI deputy director in February was the first time in the agency’s 117-year history that the post was given to someone without prior FBI experience.<h2>MAGA civil war over Epstein files</h2>The Epstein memo fallout has now turned into a full-blown internal battle. Trump has publicly backed Bondi, who has faced criticism over her handling of the case. Despite being angry with Bongino privately, Trump tried to downplay the rift, telling reporters, “He’s a very good guy… I think he’s in good shape.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, has found himself at the centre of MAGA backlash over Epstein files. He is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 16) said that Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on Jeffrey Epstein. These comments come amid an ongoing MAGA civil war, which started after Trump's FBI and DOJ released a memo saying that Epstein killed himself and no "client list" existed. While Attorney General Bondi has come under scrutiny for fueling false hopes in Trump's supporters, another name has been making the rounds, and that is FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Also read: ‘Sounds like you’re in the list’: MAGA turns on Trump's FBI chief Kash Patel over Epstein files Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, is at the centre of a political storm that’s causing deep cracks within Donald Trump’s inner circle. According to CNN, Trump has been “very angry” with Bongino behind the scenes, and tensions are now threatening to split the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. Bongino is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash over the fallout from a Department of Justice memo on Jeffrey Epstein, which has disappointed many of Trump’s supporters. ‘Out of control furious’ after Bondi clash The tipping point came last week during a heated meeting with Trump’s attorney general, Pam Bondi. Sources told CNN Bongino left the meeting “out of control furious”. Also present were White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, her deputy Taylor Budowich, and FBI Director Kash Patel. JD Vance, the vice president, reportedly spent the weekend trying to mediate the feud. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Backtracks From Suggestion Ukraine Should ‘Target Moscow’ https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-backtracks-from-suggestion-ukraine-should-target-moscow-1752663541173/embed Bondi and Bongino had both previously given way to MAGA theories by hinting at a hidden Epstein client list. Bondi even told Fox News that it was “sitting on my desk right now.” But those claims collapsed when a DOJ memo concluded Epstein had taken his own life, and no such client list existed. Who is Dan Bongino? A former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, he rose to fame as a Fox News host and vocal critic of what he called the “deep state”. He frequently pushed conspiracy theories, including claims that Epstein was murdered and that the 2020 election was rigged. His appointment as FBI deputy director in February was the first time in the agency’s 117-year history that the post was given to someone without prior FBI experience. MAGA civil war over Epstein files The Epstein memo fallout has now turned into a full-blown internal battle. Trump has publicly backed Bondi, who has faced criticism over her handling of the case. Despite being angry with Bongino privately, Trump tried to downplay the rift, telling reporters, “He’s a very good guy… I think he’s in good shape.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, has found himself at the centre of MAGA backlash over Epstein files. He is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Who is Dan Bongino? FBI deputy chief Trump is 'very angry' with over Epstein files backlash and MAGA infighting

As many as eight Indian-origin people, including Pavittar Singh Batala, a gangster from Punjab wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the San Joaquin County of the California, USA, in connection with a gang-related kidnapping case, said officials. The sheriff's office said the arrests were made from different parts of the US on Saturday in a case related to kidnapping and torture in San Joaquin County.&nbsp;"On July 11, 2025, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office AGNET Unit-alongside the Stockton Police Department SWAT Team, Manteca Police Department SWAT Team, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, and the FBI SWAT Team-executed five coordinated search warrants across San Joaquin County as part of a gang-related kidnapping and torture investigation," the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday, NDTV reported.&nbsp;NIA wanted gangster Pavittar Singh Batala is reportedly linked with the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), and is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in several terror activities. Other than Batala, other suspects include Amritpal Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Gurtaj Singh, Sarabjit Singh, and Vishal.&nbsp;<h3>What charges are lodged against the accused?</h3>All the accused were charged with multiple serious offences, including kidnapping, torture, unlawful confinement, witness intimidation, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and issuing criminal threats. They were taken into custody and lodged at the San Joaquin County Jail. Additional charges included possession of a machine gun, an unregistered loaded handgun, and the manufacture and distribution of high-capacity magazines and a short-barrel rifle.&nbsp;During the raids, authorities reportedly confiscated at least six firearms, among them a fully automatic Glock, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, several high-capacity magazines, and more than $15,000 in cash. The office of the sheriff also shared a video of the arrests, identifying Pavittar Singh as the primary suspect, but the clip did not give any further details about the case.&nbsp;According to the sheriff's office, the arrests were part of the FBI’s "Summer Heat" initiative, a nationwide campaign aimed at cracking down on violent offenders and gang members who pose threats to communities across the United States.&nbsp;"This takedown was part of the FBI’s Summer Heat initiative, a nationwide effort targeting violent offenders and gang members who terrorise our communities. Summer Heat reflects Director Patel’s commitment to the American people to crush crime and restore safety in neighbourhoods across the country," the statement added, as per India TV.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NIA wanted gangster Pavittar Singh Batala is reportedly linked with the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), and is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in several terror activities.



As many as eight Indian-origin people, including Pavittar Singh Batala, a gangster from Punjab wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the San Joaquin County of the California, USA, in connection with a gang-related kidnapping case, said officials. The sheriff's office said the arrests were made from different parts of the US on Saturday in a case related to kidnapping and torture in San Joaquin County. "On July 11, 2025, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office AGNET Unit-alongside the Stockton Police Department SWAT Team, Manteca Police Department SWAT Team, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, and the FBI SWAT Team-executed five coordinated search warrants across San Joaquin County as part of a gang-related kidnapping and torture investigation," the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday, NDTV reported. NIA wanted gangster Pavittar Singh Batala is reportedly linked with the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), and is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in several terror activities. Other than Batala, other suspects include Amritpal Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Gurtaj Singh, Sarabjit Singh, and Vishal. What charges are lodged against the accused? All the accused were charged with multiple serious offences, including kidnapping, torture, unlawful confinement, witness intimidation, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and issuing criminal threats. They were taken into custody and lodged at the San Joaquin County Jail. Additional charges included possession of a machine gun, an unregistered loaded handgun, and the manufacture and distribution of high-capacity magazines and a short-barrel rifle. During the raids, authorities reportedly confiscated at least six firearms, among them a fully automatic Glock, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, several high-capacity magazines, and more than $15,000 in cash. The office of the sheriff also shared a video of the arrests, identifying Pavittar Singh as the primary suspect, but the clip did not give any further details about the case. According to the sheriff's office, the arrests were part of the FBI’s "Summer Heat" initiative, a nationwide campaign aimed at cracking down on violent offenders and gang members who pose threats to communities across the United States. "This takedown was part of the FBI’s Summer Heat initiative, a nationwide effort targeting violent offenders and gang members who terrorise our communities. Summer Heat reflects Director Patel’s commitment to the American people to crush crime and restore safety in neighbourhoods across the country," the statement added, as per India TV.

NIA wanted gangster Pavittar Singh Batala is reportedly linked with the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), and is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in several terror activities.&nbsp;

FBI arrests 8 including India's 'MOST WANTED' Khalistani terrorist, in gang-kidnapping case—Who is he

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has been subjecting several of its employees to polygraph tests to find out if they are betraying their nation or can't be trusted with secrets. The increased reliance on lie-detector tests started in the investigation agency after Kash Patel took office as FBI director. Some employees were even&nbsp;asked if they had made remarks disparaging Kash Patel.&nbsp;Two people with knowledge of the matter told the NYT that senior employees were asked in interviews and polygraph tests whether they had said anything negative about Kash Patel. One employee was forced to take the polygraph test to find out who leaked the report about Patel demanding a service weapon to the media.&nbsp;Dozens of employees were asked to take these tests. They&nbsp;are part of the FBI's crackdown on news leaks. There is a sense among employees that disparaging Kash Patel or his deputy, Dan Bongino, can cost them their jobs.&nbsp;Commenting on the row, James Davidson, a former agent, said the employees' loyalty must be towards the US Constitution, not Kash Patel or his deputy.&nbsp;Michael Feinberg, a top agent in the field office in Norfolk, was threatened with a polygraph over his friendship with Peter Strzok, a counterintelligence official who was fired for sending text messages deriding US President Donald Trump, reported the paper.&nbsp;He wrote in a blog that a top agent asked him to submit to a polygraph test to probe the nature of his friendship.&nbsp;He also claimed that he was expected to "grovel, beg forgiveness, and pledge loyalty". He, however, resigned.<h2>Who is Kash Patel?</h2>Kash Patel is the ninth director of the FBI. The Indian-origin official was appointed by Donald Trump earlier this year, after he became the US President for the second time.&nbsp;He is the first Asian-American to hold the position. Before this, he&nbsp;served as a senior aide to Congressman Devin Nunes and worked in various roles within the Trump administration, including as chief of staff to the acting US Secretary of Defense.&nbsp;Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York on February 25, 1980, in Garden City. He graduated from the University of Richmond and later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has been subjecting several of its employees to polygraph tests to find out if they are betraying their nation or can't be trusted with secrets.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has been subjecting several of its employees to polygraph tests to find out if they are betraying their nation or can't be trusted with secrets. The increased reliance on lie-detector tests started in the investigation agency after Kash Patel took office as FBI director. Some employees were even asked if they had made remarks disparaging Kash Patel. Two people with knowledge of the matter told the NYT that senior employees were asked in interviews and polygraph tests whether they had said anything negative about Kash Patel. One employee was forced to take the polygraph test to find out who leaked the report about Patel demanding a service weapon to the media. Dozens of employees were asked to take these tests. They are part of the FBI's crackdown on news leaks. There is a sense among employees that disparaging Kash Patel or his deputy, Dan Bongino, can cost them their jobs. Commenting on the row, James Davidson, a former agent, said the employees' loyalty must be towards the US Constitution, not Kash Patel or his deputy. Michael Feinberg, a top agent in the field office in Norfolk, was threatened with a polygraph over his friendship with Peter Strzok, a counterintelligence official who was fired for sending text messages deriding US President Donald Trump, reported the paper. He wrote in a blog that a top agent asked him to submit to a polygraph test to probe the nature of his friendship. He also claimed that he was expected to "grovel, beg forgiveness, and pledge loyalty". He, however, resigned. Who is Kash Patel? Kash Patel is the ninth director of the FBI. The Indian-origin official was appointed by Donald Trump earlier this year, after he became the US President for the second time. He is the first Asian-American to hold the position. Before this, he served as a senior aide to Congressman Devin Nunes and worked in various roles within the Trump administration, including as chief of staff to the acting US Secretary of Defense. Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York on February 25, 1980, in Garden City. He graduated from the University of Richmond and later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.

The increased reliance on lie-detector tests started in the investigation agency after Kash Patel took office as FBI director, said a report.

FBI subjecting agents to polygraph test to prove loyalty for Kash Patel: Report

Mark Epstein, the brother of financier Jeffrey Epstein, has strongly rejected the Trump administration’s final report into his brother’s controversial death, suggesting the official explanation doesn’t add up.<h2>What did the Trump administration’s report conclude?</h2>The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail.But the findings have angered many of Trump’s own supporters, who had long speculated that Epstein’s death involved foul play, suspicions encouraged by several MAGA officials.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-disappointment-kash-patel-once-pushed-epstein-conspiracies-now-leads-trump-s-fbi-and-dismisses-them-but-maga-isn-t-buying-it-1751892825511">‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;buying&nbsp;it</a><h2>What is Mark Epstein saying now?</h2>Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday, Mark Epstein said he doesn’t trust the government’s version of events. “Every time they say or do something to try to quash the fact that he was most likely murdered, they just put their foot further down their mouth,” he said. Mark has long voiced concerns about how his brother died in a high-security jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019.The official autopsy was conducted by New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson, with renowned pathologist Dr Michael Baden observing at the request of Epstein’s legal team. Baden said at the time that Epstein’s injuries were “more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide.”Kash Patel, the FBI director and one of the Trump officials who had previously fuelled speculation about Epstein’s alleged blackmail operation, made a sharp U-turn in May. “You know a suicide when you see one, and that’s what that was,” Patel said.Mark Epstein, reacting to that statement, said, “When Kash Patel came out with that statement, I laughed at how stupid it was.”Trump has not directly addressed Mark Epstein’s claims, but during a press briefing on Monday, his press secretary refused to answer questions related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail.

Mark Epstein, the brother of financier Jeffrey Epstein, has strongly rejected the Trump administration’s final report into his brother’s controversial death, suggesting the official explanation doesn’t add up. What did the Trump administration’s report conclude? The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail. But the findings have angered many of Trump’s own supporters, who had long speculated that Epstein’s death involved foul play, suspicions encouraged by several MAGA officials. Also read: ‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it What is Mark Epstein saying now? Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday, Mark Epstein said he doesn’t trust the government’s version of events. “Every time they say or do something to try to quash the fact that he was most likely murdered, they just put their foot further down their mouth,” he said. Mark has long voiced concerns about how his brother died in a high-security jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019. The official autopsy was conducted by New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson, with renowned pathologist Dr Michael Baden observing at the request of Epstein’s legal team. Baden said at the time that Epstein’s injuries were “more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide.” Kash Patel, the FBI director and one of the Trump officials who had previously fuelled speculation about Epstein’s alleged blackmail operation, made a sharp U-turn in May. “You know a suicide when you see one, and that’s what that was,” Patel said. Mark Epstein, reacting to that statement, said, “When Kash Patel came out with that statement, I laughed at how stupid it was.” Trump has not directly addressed Mark Epstein’s claims, but during a press briefing on Monday, his press secretary refused to answer questions related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail.

‘I laughed at how stupid it was’: Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says he was ‘murdered’, refutes FBI report

A day after the FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, closing the long-standing case, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) tried to dodge questions on Epstein during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as he furiously blasted when reporters asked questions related to his case.During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in.He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, "Are you still talking about Jeffery Epstein?”Trump did not hesitate to call him a "creep", saying that we have so much to discuss, why are people still talking about him?“We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” the president continued.“Do you want to waste the time, and you feel like answering?” he asked Bondi who confirmed she would answer.Trump said that it seems like a "desecration", saying that it's hard to believe that you are asking questions about him when so much else is happening.“I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas,” he said.However, Trump did not realise that some of his biggest supporters are among those people who are still pushing for answers about Epstein.Earlier on Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported.This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.

During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, “Are you still talking about him?”

A day after the FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, closing the long-standing case, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) tried to dodge questions on Epstein during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as he furiously blasted when reporters asked questions related to his case. During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, "Are you still talking about Jeffery Epstein?” Trump did not hesitate to call him a "creep", saying that we have so much to discuss, why are people still talking about him? “We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” the president continued. “Do you want to waste the time, and you feel like answering?” he asked Bondi who confirmed she would answer. Trump said that it seems like a "desecration", saying that it's hard to believe that you are asking questions about him when so much else is happening. “I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas,” he said. However, Trump did not realise that some of his biggest supporters are among those people who are still pushing for answers about Epstein. Earlier on Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported. This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.

During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, “Are you still talking about him?”

'This creep': Trump furiously dodges question on Jeffrey Epstein, asks Bondi, 'Do you want to waste the time?'

Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations. Click on the headlines to know more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sacked-by-putin-russian-transport-minister-kills-himself-hours-later-1751897152949">Sacked by Putin, former Russian transport minister kills himself hours later</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751897666701.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Sacked by Putin, former Russian transport minister kills himself hours later"></figure>Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-no-one-s-been-arrested-o-clock-elon-musk-slams-trump-s-fbi-and-doj-over-epstein-memo-1751899376879">‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751899627856.png?rect=(0,240,1440,1080)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo"></figure>Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-arrested-for-espionage-during-operation-sindoor-was-guest-of-kerala-tourism-drive-reveals-rti-1751895698925">Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for espionage during Operation Sindoor, was guest of Kerala tourism drive, reveals RTI</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751895972253.jpg?rect=(0,0,752,564)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for espionage during Operation Sindoor, was guest of Kerala tourism drive, reveals RTI"></figure>Jyoti Malhotra, the travel vlogger from Haryana's Sirsa held on alleged spying charges, was the Kerala government's guest in a campaign to promote tourism and visited the southern state during its influencer outreach initiative. According to a report published in Mathrubhumi, it has been revealed through an Right To Information (RTI) Act that the Kerala government sponsored the trip of 41 influencers selected to give a boost to the southern state as a global tourist destination. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-tried-to-kill-me-iran-s-president-says-israel-tried-to-assassinate-him-during-12-day-war-1751897984890">‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751898367919.jpg?rect=(0,541,4270,3202)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war"></figure>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during last month’s intense 12-day conflict between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with US media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said, “They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed.” <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mns-leader-s-drunk-shirtless-son-abused-after-hitting-my-car-claims-mumbai-woman-watch-1751897241939">MNS leader’s drunk, shirtless son abused after hitting my car, claims Mumbai woman | Watch</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751897996096.jpg?rect=(0,44,1218,914)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="MNS leader’s drunk, shirtless son abused after hitting my car, claims Mumbai woman | Watch"></figure>A Mumbai woman has alleged that Rahil Javed Shaikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, hit her car in a drunk state and then hurled expletives at her. The woman, identified as Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More, lodged a police complaint and shared a video of the incident on social media. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/plant-trees-get-3-lakh-this-indian-state-rolls-out-new-scheme-for-women-here-s-how-to-apply-1751885884448">Plant trees, get ₹3 Lakh! This Indian state rolls out new scheme for women. Here's how to apply</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751885924229.jpg?rect=(0,133,534,400)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Plant trees, get ₹3 Lakh! This Indian state rolls out new scheme for women. Here's how to apply">The Madhya Pradesh state government has made a significant move to enhance the production of fruits and provide new job opportunities for women. The state government will implement the 'Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam' scheme in the state from August 15, 2025. Under this, women belonging to self-help groups (SHGs) will be able to plant a garden of fruit trees on their land. The cost of preparing this garden will be done by the state government. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-terrorist-designation-for-syria-s-hts-revoked-by-us-know-what-is-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-1751903760543">Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751904407135.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham"></figure>The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/12-turkish-soldiers-die-of-methane-poisoning-in-iraq-cave-while-looking-for-fallen-soldier-s-body-1751901118361">12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751901499507.jpg?rect=(0,236,1258,942)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body"></figure>The defence ministry of Turkey said on Monday that a dozen Turkish soldiers died of methane gas poisoning while searching a cave in northern Iraq for remains of a fellow soldier killed by Kurdish militants three years ago. The defence ministry gave an initial death toll of eight but later raised it to 12. “Four others of our heroic comrades in arms, affected by methane gas, have died ... bringing the total number of victims to 12,” the ministry said on X.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/on-rishab-shetty-s-birthday-kantara-chapter-1-new-poster-unveiled-1751898515216">On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Kantara: Chapter 1 new poster unveiled</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751898707627.jfif?rect=(493,0,2285,1714)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Kantara: Chapter 1 new poster unveiled"></figure>The team of Kantara: Chapter 1 had a special gift for fans of Rishab Shetty. On Monday, as Rishab Shetty celebrated his birthday, the makers released a poster of the film, revealing a crucial point in the film. The poster revealed that in Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty will play a warrior. The film, which has faced a few setbacks in the recent past, seems to be still on schedule and will be released as planned. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-tailoring-the-traditions-and-prestige-to-attract-younger-audience-1751891623539">Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751891899548.jpg?zoom=0.8&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience"></figure>Wimbledon 2025 - year's third tennis grand slam and arguably the biggest in stature thanks to all-white dress code, royal presence and fans dressing up to best, is trying to attract younger audience. To support the bid, Wimbledon's social media account has been really active since it started on June 30. The posts, nearly 150 on TikTok and more than 200 on Instagram, already have gained the Championship 300,000 followers in the first week itself. The posts are not only about a brilliant shot by Novak Djokovic or an on court interview of a player after the win, but everything ranging from a dance routine to old moments.

Top 10 world news Russian minister kills himself after Putin sacks him Musk slams Trumps FBI and DOJ and more

Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations. Click on the headlines to know more Sacked by Putin, former Russian transport minister kills himself hours later Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations. ‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients. Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for espionage during Operation Sindoor, was guest of Kerala tourism drive, reveals RTI Jyoti Malhotra, the travel vlogger from Haryana's Sirsa held on alleged spying charges, was the Kerala government's guest in a campaign to promote tourism and visited the southern state during its influencer outreach initiative. According to a report published in Mathrubhumi, it has been revealed through an Right To Information (RTI) Act that the Kerala government sponsored the trip of 41 influencers selected to give a boost to the southern state as a global tourist destination. ‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during last month’s intense 12-day conflict between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with US media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said, “They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed.” MNS leader’s drunk, shirtless son abused after hitting my car, claims Mumbai woman | Watch A Mumbai woman has alleged that Rahil Javed Shaikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, hit her car in a drunk state and then hurled expletives at her. The woman, identified as Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More, lodged a police complaint and shared a video of the incident on social media. Plant trees, get ₹3 Lakh! This Indian state rolls out new scheme for women. Here's how to apply The Madhya Pradesh state government has made a significant move to enhance the production of fruits and provide new job opportunities for women. The state government will implement the 'Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam' scheme in the state from August 15, 2025. Under this, women belonging to self-help groups (SHGs) will be able to plant a garden of fruit trees on their land. The cost of preparing this garden will be done by the state government. Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday. 12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body The defence ministry of Turkey said on Monday that a dozen Turkish soldiers died of methane gas poisoning while searching a cave in northern Iraq for remains of a fellow soldier killed by Kurdish militants three years ago. The defence ministry gave an initial death toll of eight but later raised it to 12. “Four others of our heroic comrades in arms, affected by methane gas, have died ... bringing the total number of victims to 12,” the ministry said on X. On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Kantara: Chapter 1 new poster unveiled The team of Kantara: Chapter 1 had a special gift for fans of Rishab Shetty. On Monday, as Rishab Shetty celebrated his birthday, the makers released a poster of the film, revealing a crucial point in the film. The poster revealed that in Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty will play a warrior. The film, which has faced a few setbacks in the recent past, seems to be still on schedule and will be released as planned. Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience Wimbledon 2025 - year's third tennis grand slam and arguably the biggest in stature thanks to all-white dress code, royal presence and fans dressing up to best, is trying to attract younger audience. To support the bid, Wimbledon's social media account has been really active since it started on June 30. The posts, nearly 150 on TikTok and more than 200 on Instagram, already have gained the Championship 300,000 followers in the first week itself. The posts are not only about a brilliant shot by Novak Djokovic or an on court interview of a player after the win, but everything ranging from a dance routine to old moments.

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Top 10 world news: Russian minister kills himself after Putin sacks him; Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ, and more

Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients.The document also said that no further charges will be filed, apart from those already brought against Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for child sex trafficking.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-disappointment-kash-patel-once-pushed-epstein-conspiracies-now-leads-trump-s-fbi-and-dismisses-them-but-maga-isn-t-buying-it-1751892825511">‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;buying&nbsp;it</a>The FBI also plans to release surveillance footage that it says confirms Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial.<h2>Trump loyalists turn on FBI over ‘missing’ Epstein list</h2>The update triggered a backlash from MAGA influencers and Trump allies, many of whom had long claimed the files would reveal damning information about political elites.Musk, who once claimed Donald Trump was in the Epstein files, and later retracted it posted on X, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk wrote on X, alongside an image of a fake “Jeffrey Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero. He also posted a meme of a man applying clown makeup, ending with the words, “There is no Epstein list.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again … <a href="https://t.co/CO9xJz68Tf">pic.twitter.com/CO9xJz68Tf</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942132189229162960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Pam Bondi once promised release, now under fire</h2>Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened. MAGA influencer Chad Prather wrote, “You told us it existed and now you say it doesn’t? America deserves answers.”Robby Starbuck added, “Pam Bondi said the Epstein client list was on her desk… Now the DOJ she leads claims that there’s no Epstein client list. Sorry but this is unacceptable.”Laura Loomer, a far-right commentator, accused Bondi of “lying” and criticised the timing of the DOJ’s update, saying, “Who releases a statement about the Epstein files on the Sunday night of 4th of July weekend?”<h2>FBI leaders once doubted Epstein’s death, now backtrack</h2>Before joining the FBI, both current Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino had pushed claims that Epstein didn’t kill himself. They have since changed their stance. “He killed himself. I’ve seen the whole file,” Bongino said in May.

Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened.

Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients. The document also said that no further charges will be filed, apart from those already brought against Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for child sex trafficking. Also read: ‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it The FBI also plans to release surveillance footage that it says confirms Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial. Trump loyalists turn on FBI over ‘missing’ Epstein list The update triggered a backlash from MAGA influencers and Trump allies, many of whom had long claimed the files would reveal damning information about political elites. Musk, who once claimed Donald Trump was in the Epstein files, and later retracted it posted on X, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk wrote on X, alongside an image of a fake “Jeffrey Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero. He also posted a meme of a man applying clown makeup, ending with the words, “There is no Epstein list.”

Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened.

‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has included Cindy Rodriguez Singh in its Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list. The 40-year-old has ties to India and Mexico and is accused of killing her six-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. It is believed that Singh fled the US in March 2023 with her husband, Arshdeep Singh, along with their six other children and is suspected to be hiding in India. On Tuesday (Jul 1), the FBI announced a $250,000 reward for information that would lead to her arrest and conviction.&nbsp;Previously, the agency was offering a reward of $25,000 for any information on her. The Bureau has confirmed that it is one of the highest rewards currently being offered for a fugitive, who was last seen headed on a flight bound for India.&nbsp;“On March 22, 2023, Rodriguez Singh, her husband, and 6 other juvenile children, boarded an international flight to India. Investigators confirmed that the missing child was not present and never boarded that flight. It is believed that Rodriguez Singh has not returned to the United States since boarding that flight,” the FBI stated.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Cindy Rodriguez Singh?</h2>&nbsp;Born in 1985, Cindy Rodriguez Singh hails from Dallas, Texas. In March 2023, Singh was accused of killing her six-year-old son. According to reports, her son, Noel Alvarez, was last seen in October 2022. However, the family did not file a missing person report until March 2023. Following the boy’s disappearance, an Amber Alert was triggered in Texas.&nbsp;According to the FBI, the Everman Police Department was asked by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct a welfare check on the six-year-old son of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, after the child had not been seen since October 2022.&nbsp;“During the welfare check. Rodriguez Singh lied to investigators and indicated that the child was in Mexico with his biological father and had been there since November 2022,” The FBI said.&nbsp;Two days following the welfare check, Singh was seen boarding an international flight bound for India with her husband and six children. The six-year-old boy whom she allegedly killed was not seen with the family.&nbsp;On October 31, 2023. Cindy Rodriguez Singh was charged with Capital Murder in the District Court of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas. In November, a federal arrest warrant was issued for the woman after she was charged with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution.

Previously, the agency was offering a reward of $25,000 for any information on her. The Bureau has confirmed that it is one of the highest rewards currently being offered for a fugitive, who was last seen headed on a flight bound for India.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has included Cindy Rodriguez Singh in its Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list. The 40-year-old has ties to India and Mexico and is accused of killing her six-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. It is believed that Singh fled the US in March 2023 with her husband, Arshdeep Singh, along with their six other children and is suspected to be hiding in India. On Tuesday (Jul 1), the FBI announced a $250,000 reward for information that would lead to her arrest and conviction. Previously, the agency was offering a reward of $25,000 for any information on her. The Bureau has confirmed that it is one of the highest rewards currently being offered for a fugitive, who was last seen headed on a flight bound for India. “On March 22, 2023, Rodriguez Singh, her husband, and 6 other juvenile children, boarded an international flight to India. Investigators confirmed that the missing child was not present and never boarded that flight. It is believed that Rodriguez Singh has not returned to the United States since boarding that flight,” the FBI stated. Who is Cindy Rodriguez Singh? Born in 1985, Cindy Rodriguez Singh hails from Dallas, Texas. In March 2023, Singh was accused of killing her six-year-old son. According to reports, her son, Noel Alvarez, was last seen in October 2022. However, the family did not file a missing person report until March 2023. Following the boy’s disappearance, an Amber Alert was triggered in Texas. According to the FBI, the Everman Police Department was asked by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct a welfare check on the six-year-old son of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, after the child had not been seen since October 2022. “During the welfare check. Rodriguez Singh lied to investigators and indicated that the child was in Mexico with his biological father and had been there since November 2022,” The FBI said. Two days following the welfare check, Singh was seen boarding an international flight bound for India with her husband and six children. The six-year-old boy whom she allegedly killed was not seen with the family. On October 31, 2023. Cindy Rodriguez Singh was charged with Capital Murder in the District Court of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas. In November, a federal arrest warrant was issued for the woman after she was charged with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution.

Previously, the agency was offering a reward of $25,000 for any information on her. The Bureau has confirmed that it is one of the highest rewards currently being offered for a fugitive, who was last seen headed on a flight bound for India.

Who is Cindy Rodriguez Singh? Texas woman with Indian ties in FBI’s top 10 most wanted list for killing son

The FBI is facing internal chaos as Director Kash Patel continues to remove staff considered disloyal to the Trump administration. According to The New York Times, Patel has been pushing senior officials to take polygraph tests at an “rapid rate” as part of his campaign to prevent leaks from the agency.One senior official told the Times he was pushed out last month after being forced to take a lie detector test. He said he believed he was targeted because he had not told Patel that his wife had taken a knee during the 2020 protests against police brutality in Washington, D.C.Others have said the threat of polygraphs is being used to scare staff into silence, preventing them from speaking out about Patel’s decisions or criticising his leadership.<h2>Trump ally leads controversial FBI shake-up</h2>Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden, particularly over the FBI’s past handling of the Russiagate investigation and Trump’s retention of classified documents.Soon after taking charge, Patel reportedly asked about installing a direct phone line between his office and the White House—raising concerns about possible political interference. He has also drawn criticism for wanting to use a private security team instead of FBI-provided protection.<h2>Senior staff purged, elite unit disbanded</h2>Under Patel, the FBI has seen an unprecedented shake-up. Many senior agents and executives have been demoted, placed on leave without explanation, or forced out altogether, according to the Times report.A notable move involved disbanding a high-level investigations team in Washington, DC, which had been looking into Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.Internal critics say the wave of firings, reassignments and early retirements has wiped out years of national security experience. They also argue that the agency is now unwilling to tolerate dissent, especially regarding actions taken by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Both Vance and Hegseth were reportedly involved in a leak scandal linked to the messaging app Signal.

Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden.

The FBI is facing internal chaos as Director Kash Patel continues to remove staff considered disloyal to the Trump administration. According to The New York Times, Patel has been pushing senior officials to take polygraph tests at an “rapid rate” as part of his campaign to prevent leaks from the agency. One senior official told the Times he was pushed out last month after being forced to take a lie detector test. He said he believed he was targeted because he had not told Patel that his wife had taken a knee during the 2020 protests against police brutality in Washington, D.C. Others have said the threat of polygraphs is being used to scare staff into silence, preventing them from speaking out about Patel’s decisions or criticising his leadership. Trump ally leads controversial FBI shake-up Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden, particularly over the FBI’s past handling of the Russiagate investigation and Trump’s retention of classified documents. Soon after taking charge, Patel reportedly asked about installing a direct phone line between his office and the White House—raising concerns about possible political interference. He has also drawn criticism for wanting to use a private security team instead of FBI-provided protection. Senior staff purged, elite unit disbanded Under Patel, the FBI has seen an unprecedented shake-up. Many senior agents and executives have been demoted, placed on leave without explanation, or forced out altogether, according to the Times report. A notable move involved disbanding a high-level investigations team in Washington, DC, which had been looking into Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Internal critics say the wave of firings, reassignments and early retirements has wiped out years of national security experience. They also argue that the agency is now unwilling to tolerate dissent, especially regarding actions taken by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Both Vance and Hegseth were reportedly involved in a leak scandal linked to the messaging app Signal.

Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden.

‘Lie detector purge’: FBI director Kash Patel accused of forcing out officials over ‘disloyalty’ after conducting polygraph test

Amid row over Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Kash Patel's nightclub visits, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said that Patel works for 13 hours every day. Dan Bongino, in an interview, said Patel arrives at the office at 6 am and rarely leaves before 7 pm, while refuting reports that Patel is rarely in office. &nbsp;"Kash is in the office by 6 a.m. and rarely leaves before 7 p.m. If you think we are there for tea and crumpets… I mean, Kash is there all day," he said. He also added that their offices are so close that he can even hear when Patel turns on a faucet. “I stare at these four walls all day in DC, you know, by myself, divorced from my wife. Not divorced, but I mean, separated. And it's hard. We love each other, but it's hard to be apart,” Bongino said.&nbsp;Bongino explained his sacrifices saying, “My wife is struggling. But I am not a victim. I am not James Comey (former FBI director). I did this and I am proud that I did it.” &nbsp;This comes weeks after Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi said that Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he ran the office. Yeah well, reportedly, he's been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building," Figliuzzi replied. "And there are reports that daily briefings to him have been changed from every day to maybe twice weekly," he said. &nbsp;Former FBI director James Comey had also raised questions about Kash Patel and Dan Bongino's leadership. "There are lots of people in the FBI who know what they're doing. I hope these two guys are letting them guide them," he told CNN. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid row over Federal Bureau of Investigation director Kash Patel nightclub visits Deputy Director Dan Bongino said that Patel works for 13 hours every day

Amid row over Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Kash Patel's nightclub visits, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said that Patel works for 13 hours every day. Dan Bongino, in an interview, said Patel arrives at the office at 6 am and rarely leaves before 7 pm, while refuting reports that Patel is rarely in office. "Kash is in the office by 6 a.m. and rarely leaves before 7 p.m. If you think we are there for tea and crumpets… I mean, Kash is there all day," he said. He also added that their offices are so close that he can even hear when Patel turns on a faucet. “I stare at these four walls all day in DC, you know, by myself, divorced from my wife. Not divorced, but I mean, separated. And it's hard. We love each other, but it's hard to be apart,” Bongino said. Bongino explained his sacrifices saying, “My wife is struggling. But I am not a victim. I am not James Comey (former FBI director). I did this and I am proud that I did it.” This comes weeks after Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi said that Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he ran the office. Yeah well, reportedly, he's been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building," Figliuzzi replied. "And there are reports that daily briefings to him have been changed from every day to maybe twice weekly," he said. Former FBI director James Comey had also raised questions about Kash Patel and Dan Bongino's leadership. "There are lots of people in the FBI who know what they're doing. I hope these two guys are letting them guide them," he told CNN.

Amid row over Federal Bureau of Investigation director Kash Patel's nightclub visits, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said that Patel works for 13 hours every day

'Not at FBI for tea': Kash Patel's deputy refutes report of his boss at nightclubs, says FBI Director works for '13 hours'

Kash Patel to reinvestigate Biden White House cocaine case | Here's what FBI saidAfter almost two years, FBI Director Kash Patel will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during former President Joe Biden's term.Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director made the announcement on X on May 26.A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.However, when the Secret Service did not identify a suspect, they closed the case on July 13, 2023. Moreover, no fingerprints or usable DNA were found, as well as, surveillance footage failed to provide leads due to the area’s high traffic and a camera blind spot.But as announced by Bongino, the FBI will be reopening the case. The deputy director said that Kash and he evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that garnered a lot of public interest."The Director and I will have most of our incoming reform teams in place by next week. The hiring process can take a little bit of time, but we are approaching that finish line. This will help us both in doubling down on our reform agenda," he said.He said that him and Kash evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest.Not just the cocaine case, but the FBI will also probe into the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case and the DC pipe bombing investigation."We made the decision to either re-open or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases," he said."The Director and I have done only one media interview together. We decided early on to limit our media footprint overall in order to keep the attention on the work being done. There are both positives and negatives to this approach," Bongino wrote.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-emotional-overload-kremlin-responds-to-trump-s-crazy-remark-for-putin-1748258560188">Also read: ‘Emotional overload’: Kremlin responds to Trump’s ‘crazy’ remark for Putin</a>

A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.

Kash Patel to reinvestigate Biden White House cocaine case | Here's what FBI said After almost two years, FBI Director Kash Patel will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during former President Joe Biden's term. Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director made the announcement on X on May 26. A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings. However, when the Secret Service did not identify a suspect, they closed the case on July 13, 2023. Moreover, no fingerprints or usable DNA were found, as well as, surveillance footage failed to provide leads due to the area’s high traffic and a camera blind spot. But as announced by Bongino, the FBI will be reopening the case. The deputy director said that Kash and he evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that garnered a lot of public interest. "The Director and I will have most of our incoming reform teams in place by next week. The hiring process can take a little bit of time, but we are approaching that finish line. This will help us both in doubling down on our reform agenda," he said. He said that him and Kash evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest. Not just the cocaine case, but the FBI will also probe into the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case and the DC pipe bombing investigation. "We made the decision to either re-open or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases," he said. "The Director and I have done only one media interview together. We decided early on to limit our media footprint overall in order to keep the attention on the work being done. There are both positives and negatives to this approach," Bongino wrote. Also read: ‘Emotional overload’: Kremlin responds to Trump’s ‘crazy’ remark for Putin

A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.

Biden White House cocaine case to be reinvestigated by Kash Patel? Here's what FBI said

As AI taking over almost everything, now hackers have been impersonating senior US officials through AI-generated voice messages to break into the online accounts of current and former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-1">US</a> officials.&nbsp;
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the government officials to stay alert, expressing concerns over the potential ripple effect.&nbsp;
The FBI, however, has not identified the hackers yet. The hackers have been sending texts and voice messages to their targets, including federal and state officials, since April.
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They try to build a rapport with them, the bureau&rsquo;s public advisory read.
The FBI is concerned, saying that access to government or personal accounts could be used to target other government officials or their associates and contacts.
&ldquo;Contact information acquired through social engineering schemes could also be used to impersonate contacts to elicit information or funds,&rdquo; the FBI said.
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The statement did not mention which senior US officials have been targeted so far, but said that "many" of the targets of the scheme are &ldquo;current or former senior US federal or state government officials and their contacts.&rdquo;
It still remains unclear what is the goal behind the attempt made by hackers. Such AI tools have now made it quite easy for scammers to impersonate people about anyone.&nbsp;
Once they hack into their email or social media accounts, they can take over the target's identity.&nbsp;
The FBI alerted that members of the public should be skeptical of unsolicited content featuring public officials.&nbsp;
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The hackers have been sending texts and voice messages to senior US officials, including federal and state officials, impersonating former officials, since April. WORLD

As AI taking over almost everything, now hackers have been impersonating senior US officials through AI-generated voice messages to break into the online accounts of current and former US officials. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the government officials to stay alert, expressing concerns over the potential ripple effect. The FBI, however, has not identified the hackers yet. The hackers have been sending texts and voice messages to their targets, including federal and state officials, since April. Also read: What does '8647' mean? Ex-FBI Director under fire after post calling for 'assassination' of Trump They try to build a rapport with them, the bureau’s public advisory read. The FBI is concerned, saying that access to government or personal accounts could be used to target other government officials or their associates and contacts. “Contact information acquired through social engineering schemes could also be used to impersonate contacts to elicit information or funds,” the FBI said. Also read: 'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why The statement did not mention which senior US officials have been targeted so far, but said that "many" of the targets of the scheme are “current or former senior US federal or state government officials and their contacts.” It still remains unclear what is the goal behind the attempt made by hackers. Such AI tools have now made it quite easy for scammers to impersonate people about anyone. Once they hack into their email or social media accounts, they can take over the target's identity. The FBI alerted that members of the public should be skeptical of unsolicited content featuring public officials. Also read: REVEALED: Indian student Akshar Patel's case exposes how Trump govt checks into FBI criminal databases for deportations

CAUTION! Hackers mimicking US officials by using AI-voice messages, FBI warns they are trying to break into systems

The FBI has issued an urgent warning to Americans about a surging scam involving discounted medical insurance. The agency informed that these scams target those indivduals who seek afforadable healthcare options.

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More than 200 suspected child sex offenders were arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown, the US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/department-of-justice">Department of Justice</a> confirmed on May 7.
"If you harm our children you will be given no sanctuary," FBI Director <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kash-patel">Kash Patel</a> said at a May 7 press conference. "There is no place we will not come to hunt you down. There is no place we will not look for you. And there is no cage we will not put you in should you do harm to our children."
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The US Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation was executed by all 55 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department&rsquo;s Criminal Division and United States Attorney&rsquo;s Offices around the country.&nbsp;
Over the course of five days, from April 28 through May 2, more than 200 child sexual abuse offenders were arrested nationwide as part of the effort. These include school leaders, registered sex offenders and members of law enforcement who are accused of various crimes including the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM); online enticement and transportation of minors; and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/child-sex-trafficking">child sex trafficking</a>.&nbsp;
<h2>'The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect child victims'</h2>
&ldquo;The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect victims &ndash; especially child victims &ndash; and we will not rest until we hunt down, arrest, and prosecute every child predator who preys on the most vulnerable among us,&rdquo; said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. &ldquo;I am grateful to the FBI and their state and local partners for their incredible work in Operation Restore Justice and have directed my prosecutors not to negotiate.&rdquo;
&ldquo;There are few situations more urgent than when a child is physically at risk, and as &lsquo;Operation Restore Justice&rsquo; has shown, child predators come in many different forms,&rdquo; said James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI&rsquo;s Boston Division. &ldquo;As horrific as these alleged crimes are, they are not rare. Make no mistake, FBI Boston's Child Exploitation - Human Trafficking Task Force is committed to finding these child sex abusers, locking them up, and ensuring those they have victimized are safe and well-supported," he added.

World: These cases were brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006

More than 200 suspected child sex offenders were arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown, the US Department of Justice confirmed on May 7. "If you harm our children you will be given no sanctuary," FBI Director Kash Patel said at a May 7 press conference. "There is no place we will not come to hunt you down. There is no place we will not look for you. And there is no cage we will not put you in should you do harm to our children." Also Read: US President Trump teases 'major trade deal' announcement with 'big, highly respected country': Reports The US Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation was executed by all 55 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department’s Criminal Division and United States Attorney’s Offices around the country. Over the course of five days, from April 28 through May 2, more than 200 child sexual abuse offenders were arrested nationwide as part of the effort. These include school leaders, registered sex offenders and members of law enforcement who are accused of various crimes including the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM); online enticement and transportation of minors; and child sex trafficking. 'The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect child victims' “The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect victims – especially child victims – and we will not rest until we hunt down, arrest, and prosecute every child predator who preys on the most vulnerable among us,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “I am grateful to the FBI and their state and local partners for their incredible work in Operation Restore Justice and have directed my prosecutors not to negotiate.” “There are few situations more urgent than when a child is physically at risk, and as ‘Operation Restore Justice’ has shown, child predators come in many different forms,” said James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “As horrific as these alleged crimes are, they are not rare. Make no mistake, FBI Boston's Child Exploitation - Human Trafficking Task Force is committed to finding these child sex abusers, locking them up, and ensuring those they have victimized are safe and well-supported," he added.

Over 200 alleged child sex offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown

A senior FBI spokesperson has strongly denied a sensational claim made on live television that FBI Director Kash Patel is spending more time in nightclubs than at the bureau&rsquo;s headquarters.
Ben Williamson, the FBI's associate director for public affairs, directly responded to former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi, who made the controversial statement on MSNBC&rsquo;s Morning Joe programme. Williamson called the comments &ldquo;bogus&rdquo; and completely fabricated.
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<h2>What was said on Morning Joe?</h2>
During a broadcast, Figliuzzi claimed that Kash Patel had become more of a regular in nightclubs than on the seventh floor of the FBI&rsquo;s Hoover Building.
He also alleged that Patel had reduced the number of official briefings from daily to just twice a week and that he now splits his time between Washington, DC and Las Vegas, where he supposedly works from home most of the time.
Host Jonathan Lemire later clarified the comments, telling viewers, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s circle back to a segment from Friday&rsquo;s show. Frank Figliuzzi was on that morning during this hour, discussing the work of administration officials.&rdquo;
&ldquo;At the end of that segment, Figliuzzi said that FBI director Kash Patel has reportedly been more visible at nightclubs than at his office at FBI headquarters. This was a misstatement. We have not verified that claim,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>FBI official calls the story false and defamatory</h2>
Responding on social media, Ben Williamson rejected the nightclub and Las Vegas claims, saying they were made up.
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&ldquo;Mr. Figliuzzi already got exposed (and earned an on-air Morning Joe correction) over the nightclub thing he made up, but he made up the Vegas bit as well. Bogus,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
He added, &ldquo;Kash has been Director for 70+ days and has been home for a total of three days. I see him here at HQ every day.&rdquo;
The nightclub claim drew further attention as Patel is already facing an inquiry into his use of FBI aircraft for personal travel. CBS has reported that Senate Democrats have asked the US Government Accountability Office to investigate.

World: Ben Williamson, the FBI's associate director for public affairs, directly responded to a former FBI official's statement that FBI Director Kash Patel is spending more time in nightclubs than at the bureau’s headquarters.

A senior FBI spokesperson has strongly denied a sensational claim made on live television that FBI Director Kash Patel is spending more time in nightclubs than at the bureau’s headquarters. Ben Williamson, the FBI's associate director for public affairs, directly responded to former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi, who made the controversial statement on MSNBC’s Morning Joe programme. Williamson called the comments “bogus” and completely fabricated. Also read: ‘He didn’t fully trust FBI agents’: FBI Director Kash Patel wants private security and direct hotline to Trump What was said on Morning Joe? During a broadcast, Figliuzzi claimed that Kash Patel had become more of a regular in nightclubs than on the seventh floor of the FBI’s Hoover Building. He also alleged that Patel had reduced the number of official briefings from daily to just twice a week and that he now splits his time between Washington, DC and Las Vegas, where he supposedly works from home most of the time. Host Jonathan Lemire later clarified the comments, telling viewers, “Let’s circle back to a segment from Friday’s show. Frank Figliuzzi was on that morning during this hour, discussing the work of administration officials.” “At the end of that segment, Figliuzzi said that FBI director Kash Patel has reportedly been more visible at nightclubs than at his office at FBI headquarters. This was a misstatement. We have not verified that claim,” he added. FBI official calls the story false and defamatory Responding on social media, Ben Williamson rejected the nightclub and Las Vegas claims, saying they were made up. Also read: ‘No one is above the law’: US judge arrested by Kash Patel-led FBI for helping illegal alien escape under Trump’s immigration crackdown “Mr. Figliuzzi already got exposed (and earned an on-air Morning Joe correction) over the nightclub thing he made up, but he made up the Vegas bit as well. Bogus,” he wrote on X. He added, “Kash has been Director for 70+ days and has been home for a total of three days. I see him here at HQ every day.” The nightclub claim drew further attention as Patel is already facing an inquiry into his use of FBI aircraft for personal travel. CBS has reported that Senate Democrats have asked the US Government Accountability Office to investigate.

FBI Director Kash Patel not partying in nightclubs? Bureau rubbishes ‘bogus’ report, says ‘He’s at HQ every day’

FBI director <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-violating-laws-secret-memo-reveals-ice-officials-can-break-into-homes-without-a-warrant-9008582">Kash Patel</a> is said to be seen more in nightclubs than in his office. Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he would run the office.
Yeah well, reportedly, he's been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building," Figliuzzi replied. "And there are reports that daily briefings to him have been changed from every day to maybe twice weekly," he said.&nbsp;
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"So this is both a blessing and a curse, because if you, if he's, really trying to run things without his experience, without any experience level, things could be bad. If he's not plugged in, things could be bad. But he's allowing agents to run things so we don't know where this is going," he added.
Figliuzzi also revealed that the FBI headquarters is chaos as nobody knows what's happening from day to day. "People don't know what's happening from day to day."
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He said that Kash Patel has been allegedly working from his home in Las Vegas. &nbsp;"There's also been reporting, I believe, from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, that Patel spent a lot of his time at his home in Las Vegas &ndash;&ndash; he's been sort of working remotely for at least part of the week," Figliuzzi said.
This revelation on Patel comes after Senate Democrats demanded a formal probe into Patel&rsquo;s use of FBI resources, particularly the agency&rsquo;s private jets. CBS News reported that the U.S. Government Accountability Office may soon investigate the nature and costs of Patel&rsquo;s travel, and whether any personal trips were improperly charged to taxpayers.
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World | Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office

FBI director Kash Patel is said to be seen more in nightclubs than in his office. Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he would run the office. Yeah well, reportedly, he's been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building," Figliuzzi replied. "And there are reports that daily briefings to him have been changed from every day to maybe twice weekly," he said. Read More | 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump "So this is both a blessing and a curse, because if you, if he's, really trying to run things without his experience, without any experience level, things could be bad. If he's not plugged in, things could be bad. But he's allowing agents to run things so we don't know where this is going," he added. Figliuzzi also revealed that the FBI headquarters is chaos as nobody knows what's happening from day to day. "People don't know what's happening from day to day." Read More | From Trump rival to Trump’s problem solver: How Marco Rubio landed four top roles; critics say he did it by ‘becoming a doormat’ He said that Kash Patel has been allegedly working from his home in Las Vegas. "There's also been reporting, I believe, from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, that Patel spent a lot of his time at his home in Las Vegas –– he's been sort of working remotely for at least part of the week," Figliuzzi said. This revelation on Patel comes after Senate Democrats demanded a formal probe into Patel’s use of FBI resources, particularly the agency’s private jets. CBS News reported that the U.S. Government Accountability Office may soon investigate the nature and costs of Patel’s travel, and whether any personal trips were improperly charged to taxpayers. Read More | 'Retire, resign or be fired': FBI agents who investigated Trump under the sword amid reports of mass firings

'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why

The FBI on Friday (April 25) arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by federal agents. The arrest has triggered fresh debate around the US administration&rsquo;s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts and growing tensions with the judiciary.
The news first surfaced through a post by Trump ally Kash Patel on social media platform X, stating, &ldquo;Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction &mdash; after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.&rdquo; Though the post was briefly taken down, Patel later reposted it with identical wording.
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A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service confirmed the arrest, while the White House made its stance clear through a strongly worded statement.
<h2>White House: 'No more aiding illegal aliens'</h2>
 Kush DeSai, spokesperson for the Trump administration, said, &ldquo;The days of actively aiding and abetting illegal aliens invading our country are over.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;The Trump administration will never waver on putting Americans and America First with a no-nonsense approach to immigration enforcement. In this administration, anyone who commits crimes exposes themselves to criminal liability.&rdquo;
Attorney General Pam Bondi also weighed in, writing on X, &ldquo;No one is above the law.&rdquo;
<h2>What happened inside the courthouse</h2>
According to an affidavit, the incident in question occurred on 18 April when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the Milwaukee County Courthouse with a warrant to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. He had been deported in 2013 but had returned illegally and was due in court for a hearing related to battery and domestic abuse.
Judge Dugan, who was handling an unrelated case at the time, was informed by a public defender about ICE&rsquo;s presence. She then left the courtroom and reportedly told the agents they required a different kind of warrant and should speak to Chief Judge Carl Ashley. She allegedly helped Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer exit through a private hallway door, allowing them to slip past law enforcement.
Flores-Ruiz was eventually caught after leading officers on a foot chase outside the courthouse.
<h2>Allegations and response</h2>
Patel stated that Dugan&rsquo;s actions put the public at risk, writing, &ldquo;We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject, an illegal alien, to evade arrest.&rdquo;
Earlier this week, when questioned by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dugan had denied the allegations, saying by email, &ldquo;Nearly every fact regarding the &lsquo;tips&rsquo; in your email is inaccurate.&rdquo;
During her court appearance on Friday, Dugan&rsquo;s lawyer, Craig Mastantuono, said: &ldquo;Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets and protests her arrest. It was not made in the interest of public safety.&rdquo;

World: Kush Desai, spokesperson for the Trump administration, said, “The days of actively aiding and abetting illegal aliens invading our country are over.”

The FBI on Friday (April 25) arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by federal agents. The arrest has triggered fresh debate around the US administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts and growing tensions with the judiciary. The news first surfaced through a post by Trump ally Kash Patel on social media platform X, stating, “Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction — after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.” Though the post was briefly taken down, Patel later reposted it with identical wording. Also read: ‘He didn’t fully trust FBI agents’: FBI Director Kash Patel wants private security and direct hotline to Trump A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service confirmed the arrest, while the White House made its stance clear through a strongly worded statement. White House: 'No more aiding illegal aliens' Kush DeSai, spokesperson for the Trump administration, said, “The days of actively aiding and abetting illegal aliens invading our country are over.” He added, “The Trump administration will never waver on putting Americans and America First with a no-nonsense approach to immigration enforcement. In this administration, anyone who commits crimes exposes themselves to criminal liability.” Attorney General Pam Bondi also weighed in, writing on X, “No one is above the law.” What happened inside the courthouse According to an affidavit, the incident in question occurred on 18 April when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the Milwaukee County Courthouse with a warrant to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. He had been deported in 2013 but had returned illegally and was due in court for a hearing related to battery and domestic abuse. Judge Dugan, who was handling an unrelated case at the time, was informed by a public defender about ICE’s presence. She then left the courtroom and reportedly told the agents they required a different kind of warrant and should speak to Chief Judge Carl Ashley. She allegedly helped Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer exit through a private hallway door, allowing them to slip past law enforcement. Flores-Ruiz was eventually caught after leading officers on a foot chase outside the courthouse. Allegations and response Patel stated that Dugan’s actions put the public at risk, writing, “We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject, an illegal alien, to evade arrest.” Earlier this week, when questioned by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dugan had denied the allegations, saying by email, “Nearly every fact regarding the ‘tips’ in your email is inaccurate.” During her court appearance on Friday, Dugan’s lawyer, Craig Mastantuono, said: “Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets and protests her arrest. It was not made in the interest of public safety.”

‘No one is above the law’: US judge arrested by Kash Patel-led FBI for helping illegal alien escape under Trump’s immigration crackdown

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Newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel who officially took oath on Friday (Feb 21) on the Bhagavad Gita has sparked discussions.
His decision to take the oath on the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, has drawn parallels to his past criticism of Western media coverage of Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Kash Patel has been confirmed as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a narrow US Senate vote of 51-49.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Kash Patel takes stance on Ram Temple</h2>
Although Kash Patel has regularly affirmed his love for the United States and his commitment towards America, he also once took a strong stance against major Western media organisations regarding Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Several media outlets framed the Ram Temple&rsquo;s consecration on January 22, 2024, as a symbol of rising Hindu nationalism. However, Kash Patel lashed out at this narrative, criticising the reports for fixating on the Babri Masjid demolition dispute while overlooking the site's deep-rooted Hindu heritage.
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He accused major Western media organisations of focusing only on the last 50 years of history while ignoring the preceding 500 years.
"To bring things really up to date, the opening of Ram's temple, when PM Modi went there, all Washington newspapers only covered the last 50 years of history. They forgot the 500 preceding years. Whether or not you are Hindu or Muslim, there was a Hindu temple there for one of the quintessential gods in the Hindu pantheon in 1500 that was toppled, and they have been trying to get it back for 500 years," The Times of India quoted Kash Patel as saying.
<h2 dir="ltr">&ldquo;Disinformation campaign&rdquo;</h2>
He described the US media's coverage as a &ldquo;disinformation campaign&rdquo;.
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"But the Washington establishment forgot that part of history to put on what I believe is a disinformation campaign that's harmful to India and the PM's (Narendra Modi) position. They're using that because I think they liken Trump and Modi as similar figures and the establishment class in Washington doesn't want that to be the case," Patel added.
<h2 dir="ltr">Patel&rsquo;s commitment to Hindu heritage</h2>
Patel played a key role in crafting Donald Trump's speech during his visit to Ahmedabad, India, ensuring it resonated with the local audience. Patel reportedly added references to iconic Indian figures Sachin Tendulkar and Swami Vivekananda, aiming to strike a chord with the audience.
Notably, Kash Patel has not shied away from showing his Hindu traditionalism. During his Senate confirmation hearing as well, he had touched his parents' feet, a gesture which is considered as a sign of respect in Indian culture. He even included the chant of 'Jai Shri Krishna' in his closing statement at the Senate, reaffirming his faith in his cultural and spiritual roots.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Kash Patel, the new FBI director, chose the Bhagavad Gita for his oath, sparking discussions about his past views on media portrayals of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel who officially took oath on Friday (Feb 21) on the Bhagavad Gita has sparked discussions. His decision to take the oath on the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, has drawn parallels to his past criticism of Western media coverage of Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Kash Patel has been confirmed as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a narrow US Senate vote of 51-49. Also read | '$21 mn going to my friend PM Modi for voter turnout’ Trump’s third swipe on USAID Kash Patel takes stance on Ram Temple Although Kash Patel has regularly affirmed his love for the United States and his commitment towards America, he also once took a strong stance against major Western media organisations regarding Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Several media outlets framed the Ram Temple’s consecration on January 22, 2024, as a symbol of rising Hindu nationalism. However, Kash Patel lashed out at this narrative, criticising the reports for fixating on the Babri Masjid demolition dispute while overlooking the site's deep-rooted Hindu heritage. Also read | Zelensky backing down on minerals deal? Ukrainian Prez's video suggests Trump may have won this round of negotiations He accused major Western media organisations of focusing only on the last 50 years of history while ignoring the preceding 500 years. "To bring things really up to date, the opening of Ram's temple, when PM Modi went there, all Washington newspapers only covered the last 50 years of history. They forgot the 500 preceding years. Whether or not you are Hindu or Muslim, there was a Hindu temple there for one of the quintessential gods in the Hindu pantheon in 1500 that was toppled, and they have been trying to get it back for 500 years," The Times of India quoted Kash Patel as saying. “Disinformation campaign” He described the US media's coverage as a “disinformation campaign”. Also read | 'False and fabricated': Why was Indian-American Ruby Dhalla disqualified from Canada PM race? "But the Washington establishment forgot that part of history to put on what I believe is a disinformation campaign that's harmful to India and the PM's (Narendra Modi) position. They're using that because I think they liken Trump and Modi as similar figures and the establishment class in Washington doesn't want that to be the case," Patel added. Patel’s commitment to Hindu heritage Patel played a key role in crafting Donald Trump's speech during his visit to Ahmedabad, India, ensuring it resonated with the local audience. Patel reportedly added references to iconic Indian figures Sachin Tendulkar and Swami Vivekananda, aiming to strike a chord with the audience. Notably, Kash Patel has not shied away from showing his Hindu traditionalism. During his Senate confirmation hearing as well, he had touched his parents' feet, a gesture which is considered as a sign of respect in Indian culture. He even included the chant of 'Jai Shri Krishna' in his closing statement at the Senate, reaffirming his faith in his cultural and spiritual roots. (With inputs from agencies)

Embracing roots: FBI chief Kash Patel's notable displays of Hindu heritage

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The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has accused Kash Patel, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">President Trump&rsquo;s</a> choice for FBI director, of arranging firings at the bureau before being confirmed.
In a letter to the Justice Department&rsquo;s inspector general cited by The New York Times, Senator Richard J. Durbin from Illinois said he had &ldquo;highly credible information from multiple sources&rdquo; that Patel secretly helped remove career officials from the FBI.
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<h2>'Misconduct is beyond the pale'</h2>
&ldquo;This alleged misconduct is beyond the pale and must be investigated immediately,&rdquo; Durbin wrote to Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz.
This claim comes as the committee is set to vote on Patel&rsquo;s nomination on Thursday. Durbin warned that if true, then Emil Bove, the acting second-in-command at the Justice Department, had fired civil servants &ldquo;only because a private citizen asked.&rdquo; He also suggested that Patel &ldquo;may have lied under oath&rdquo; during his confirmation hearing last month.
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Durbin&rsquo;s letter, which The New York Times cited, described a meeting between Bove, who has led efforts to fire Justice Department prosecutors and FBI officials. In this meeting, Bove reportedly told officials that he &ldquo;received multiple calls from Stephen Miller the night before. Miller was pressuring him because Patel wanted the FBI to remove targeted employees faster as DOJ had already done with prosecutors,&rdquo; according to the letter.
<h2>'KP wants movement at FBI'</h2>
Durbin cited information from &ldquo;multiple sources&rdquo; and included notes from the meeting. The notes read, &ldquo;KP wants movement at FBI, reciprocal actions for DOJ.&rdquo;
During his Senate testimony last month, Patel said he was &ldquo;not aware&rdquo; of any Trump administration plans to fire FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump. He also claimed, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s going on right now over there.&rdquo;
However, Durbin claimed that a new group of Trump appointees at the FBI had kept Patel informed. According to Durbin, every member of this group called the FBI director&rsquo;s advisory team and told at least one FBI official before Patel&rsquo;s confirmation hearing on January 30 that they had spoken directly with him.
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Just hours after Patel&rsquo;s testimony, reports emerged that about six senior FBI officials had been told they would be fired within days if they didn&rsquo;t resign or retire. The next day, an FBI-wide memo said Bove had ordered their removal and asked for the names of all agents involved in investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Bove had previously worked as one of Trump&rsquo;s criminal defence lawyers before being made acting deputy attorney general. This put him in charge of prosecutors he had recently fought against in court.
On 29 January, the FBI&rsquo;s acting leaders, Brian Driscoll and Robert C. Kissane, held a meeting where they warned that &ldquo;a lot of names were on the list&rdquo; and that top supervisors would have to retire or be fired.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: During his Senate testimony last month, Patel said he was “not aware” of any Trump administration plans to fire FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump. 

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has accused Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice for FBI director, of arranging firings at the bureau before being confirmed. In a letter to the Justice Department’s inspector general cited by The New York Times, Senator Richard J. Durbin from Illinois said he had “highly credible information from multiple sources” that Patel secretly helped remove career officials from the FBI. Also read: 'US will control Gaza, Palestinians will be living beautifully elsewhere,' says Trump as he meets Jordan king 'Misconduct is beyond the pale' “This alleged misconduct is beyond the pale and must be investigated immediately,” Durbin wrote to Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz. This claim comes as the committee is set to vote on Patel’s nomination on Thursday. Durbin warned that if true, then Emil Bove, the acting second-in-command at the Justice Department, had fired civil servants “only because a private citizen asked.” He also suggested that Patel “may have lied under oath” during his confirmation hearing last month. Also read: 'Return to intense fighting': Netanyahu warns of ending ceasefire if Hamas doesn't free hostages by Saturday Durbin’s letter, which The New York Times cited, described a meeting between Bove, who has led efforts to fire Justice Department prosecutors and FBI officials. In this meeting, Bove reportedly told officials that he “received multiple calls from Stephen Miller the night before. Miller was pressuring him because Patel wanted the FBI to remove targeted employees faster as DOJ had already done with prosecutors,” according to the letter. 'KP wants movement at FBI' Durbin cited information from “multiple sources” and included notes from the meeting. The notes read, “KP wants movement at FBI, reciprocal actions for DOJ.” During his Senate testimony last month, Patel said he was “not aware” of any Trump administration plans to fire FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump. He also claimed, “I don’t know what’s going on right now over there.” However, Durbin claimed that a new group of Trump appointees at the FBI had kept Patel informed. According to Durbin, every member of this group called the FBI director’s advisory team and told at least one FBI official before Patel’s confirmation hearing on January 30 that they had spoken directly with him. Also read: 'Trump loyalist or FBI reformer?' US President's FBI pick Kash Patel grilled in heated Senate hearing Just hours after Patel’s testimony, reports emerged that about six senior FBI officials had been told they would be fired within days if they didn’t resign or retire. The next day, an FBI-wide memo said Bove had ordered their removal and asked for the names of all agents involved in investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Bove had previously worked as one of Trump’s criminal defence lawyers before being made acting deputy attorney general. This put him in charge of prosecutors he had recently fought against in court. On 29 January, the FBI’s acting leaders, Brian Driscoll and Robert C. Kissane, held a meeting where they warned that “a lot of names were on the list” and that top supervisors would have to retire or be fired. (With inputs from agencies)

'Lied under oath': Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel accused of 'secretly' arranging firings before confirmation

The FBI has provided the US Department of Justice with details of thousands of employees involved in investigations related to the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot, according to a report by CNN.
This request has unsettled many FBI employees, who suspect it is an attempt to compile a list of individuals potentially facing dismissal under the Trump administration.
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo on Friday titled 'Terminations', asking FBI officials to submit the information by noon on Tuesday, CNN reported. Bove had previously dismissed eight senior FBI officials responsible for overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations.
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Sources told CNN that over 5,000 records were handed over, including employee ID numbers, job titles, and their involvement in the January 6 investigations. However, names were not included. The FBI consists of more than 13,000 agents and a total workforce of around 38,000 employees.
<h2>FBI employees file class-action lawsuit against Justice Department</h2>
On Tuesday, several FBI employees filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming that the demand for agents to complete a survey violated constitutional and privacy laws. The lawsuit alleges the survey was intended to "purge" personnel from the agency.
The plaintiffs have requested a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from releasing or publishing the surveys and the information they contain.
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&ldquo;The very act of compiling lists of persons who worked on matters that upset Donald Trump is retaliatory in nature, intended to intimidate FBI agents and other personnel, and to discourage them from reporting any future malfeasance by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> and his agents,&rdquo; the lawsuit said.
According to the lawsuit, the survey required agents to disclose their roles within the FBI and their specific involvement in the January 6 investigations. 
This included whether they had executed arrests, participated in grand jury proceedings, or testified in court. The lawsuit was filed as a class-action complaint by several anonymous FBI employees.
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Efforts to remove individuals linked to Trump-related investigations have faced resistance from agents. In a related development, the Justice Department recently dismissed over a dozen officials involved in federal criminal investigations concerning Trump. A letter from Acting Attorney General James McHenry informed the dismissed officials that they could not be "trusted" to "faithfully" execute Trump&rsquo;s agenda.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Over 5,000 records were handed over to the DOJ by the FBI, including employee ID numbers, job titles, and their involvement in the January 6 investigations. 

The FBI has provided the US Department of Justice with details of thousands of employees involved in investigations related to the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot, according to a report by CNN. This request has unsettled many FBI employees, who suspect it is an attempt to compile a list of individuals potentially facing dismissal under the Trump administration. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo on Friday titled 'Terminations', asking FBI officials to submit the information by noon on Tuesday, CNN reported. Bove had previously dismissed eight senior FBI officials responsible for overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations. Also read: Trump’s tariff war escalates: US suspends parcels from China 'until further notice' after Beijing hits back Sources told CNN that over 5,000 records were handed over, including employee ID numbers, job titles, and their involvement in the January 6 investigations. However, names were not included. The FBI consists of more than 13,000 agents and a total workforce of around 38,000 employees. FBI employees file class-action lawsuit against Justice Department On Tuesday, several FBI employees filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming that the demand for agents to complete a survey violated constitutional and privacy laws. The lawsuit alleges the survey was intended to "purge" personnel from the agency. The plaintiffs have requested a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from releasing or publishing the surveys and the information they contain. Also read: Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from UN bodies, alleges ‘anti-American bias’ “The very act of compiling lists of persons who worked on matters that upset Donald Trump is retaliatory in nature, intended to intimidate FBI agents and other personnel, and to discourage them from reporting any future malfeasance by Donald Trump and his agents,” the lawsuit said. According to the lawsuit, the survey required agents to disclose their roles within the FBI and their specific involvement in the January 6 investigations. This included whether they had executed arrests, participated in grand jury proceedings, or testified in court. The lawsuit was filed as a class-action complaint by several anonymous FBI employees. Also read: Trump wants Ukraine to repay US aid with 'rare earths': What are they and why does he want them? Efforts to remove individuals linked to Trump-related investigations have faced resistance from agents. In a related development, the Justice Department recently dismissed over a dozen officials involved in federal criminal investigations concerning Trump. A letter from Acting Attorney General James McHenry informed the dismissed officials that they could not be "trusted" to "faithfully" execute Trump’s agenda. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s Justice Department reportedly has records of 5,000 Jan 6 investigators: FBI 'purge' coming?

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing last week, joined by close friends and family seated in the front row.&nbsp;
Among them was country music artist Alexis Wilkins, who, as reported by Daily Mail, is Patel&rsquo;s girlfriend, whose presence sparked widespread curiosity about their relationship. &nbsp;
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<h2>Who is Alexis Wilkins?</h2>
Born on November 3, 1999, in Boston, Massachusetts, Wilkins spent her early years in England and Switzerland before settling in Arkansas. She later moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.
Her songwriting journey began young&mdash;she released her first song at just eight years old. In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with Holdin&rsquo; On, and in 2023, her EP Grit reached #4 on the iTunes chart, with the track Country Back climbing to #2 on the iTunes country rankings.
Wilkins has opened for renowned artists like Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood, best known for 'God Bless the USA'. Her music, often infused with patriotic themes, has amassed over a million streams across platforms.
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Beyond music, Wilkins has carved a niche in conservative circles. She has spoken at the Reagan Ranch and Young America&rsquo;s Foundation events and is affiliated with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. She also serves as a spokesperson for PragerU and hosts the podcast 'Between the Headlines' on Rumble.
As per the sources who told DailyMail.com, Wilkins and Patel first met at a conservative ReAwaken America event in October 2022 and began dating in January 2023. Their relationship has since garnered public interest, particularly during Patel&rsquo;s recent confirmation hearing, when online searches about his personal life surged.&nbsp;
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Trending | World: Wilkins released her first song at eight. In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with Holdin’ On, and in 2023, her EP Grit reached #4 on the iTunes chart, with the track Country Back climbing to #2 on the iTunes country rankings. 

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing last week, joined by close friends and family seated in the front row. Among them was country music artist Alexis Wilkins, who, as reported by Daily Mail, is Patel’s girlfriend, whose presence sparked widespread curiosity about their relationship. And so the marathon weekend begins ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UZsAHUG9fp — Alexis Wilkins (@AlexisWilkins) January 18, 2025 Also Read | Elon Musk ‘deletes’ IRS Direct File programme team: Is free tax filing at risk in US? Who is Alexis Wilkins? Born on November 3, 1999, in Boston, Massachusetts, Wilkins spent her early years in England and Switzerland before settling in Arkansas. She later moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. Her songwriting journey began young—she released her first song at just eight years old. In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with Holdin’ On, and in 2023, her EP Grit reached #4 on the iTunes chart, with the track Country Back climbing to #2 on the iTunes country rankings. Wilkins has opened for renowned artists like Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood, best known for 'God Bless the USA'. Her music, often infused with patriotic themes, has amassed over a million streams across platforms. Also Read | Trump wants Ukraine to repay US aid with 'rare earths': What are they and why does he want them? Beyond music, Wilkins has carved a niche in conservative circles. She has spoken at the Reagan Ranch and Young America’s Foundation events and is affiliated with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. She also serves as a spokesperson for PragerU and hosts the podcast 'Between the Headlines' on Rumble. As per the sources who told DailyMail.com, Wilkins and Patel first met at a conservative ReAwaken America event in October 2022 and began dating in January 2023. Their relationship has since garnered public interest, particularly during Patel’s recent confirmation hearing, when online searches about his personal life surged.

Who is Trump's FBI chief nominee Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins?

Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee for FBI Director, Kashyap Pramod Patel, a former chief of staff at the Department of Defense, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing on Thursday (Jan 30).
Chuck Grassley, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened the hearing, saying that public trust in the FBI had reached its &ldquo;lowest rating in a century.&rdquo; He attributed this decline to &ldquo;abuse, lack of transparency and weaponisation of law enforcement.&rdquo;
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Addressing Patel directly, Grassley stressed that his role would be to &ldquo;restore&rdquo; public confidence, highlighting Patel&rsquo;s &ldquo;extensive background&rdquo; as an asset.
During the hearing, Grassley questioned Patel about QAnon, a widely discredited conspiracy theory alleging that Trump was secretly battling elite Satan-worshipping paedophiles in government, business, and the media. Grassley directly asked Patel whether he was a &ldquo;follower or promoter&rdquo; of the theory, to which Patel firmly responded, &ldquo;No.&rdquo;
<h2>'Kash Patel doesn't meet the standard': Richard Durbin</h2>
Richard Durbin, the leading Democrat on the committee, voiced strong opposition to Patel&rsquo;s nomination, arguing that he lacked the &ldquo;experience,&rdquo; &ldquo;temperament,&rdquo; and &ldquo;judgment&rdquo; necessary for the role. &ldquo;After meeting with Patel and reviewing his record, I do not believe you meet the standard,&rdquo; Durbin said. He described Patel as someone who had &ldquo;left behind a trail of grievances&rdquo; and had a history of retaliating against those who disagreed with him.
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Durbin also pointed out that Donald Trump had previously dismissed his first FBI director, James Comey, and pressured his second, Christopher Wray, to step down. &ldquo;With Patel, however, obviously, the president has found a loyalist,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Kash Patel's opening statement at Senate confirmation</h2>
In his opening statement, Patel spoke about his Indian heritage and how it had shaped his worldview. If confirmed, he pledged to uphold the FBI&rsquo;s primary mission: &ldquo;to investigate fully wherever there is a constitutional factual basis to do so.&rdquo;
Patel was also questioned about his stance on whether those involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, should have been pardoned by Trump. He responded, &ldquo;I have always rejected any violence against law enforcement, including in that group, any violence against law enforcement on January 6.&rdquo;
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, challenged Patel over past comments, particularly a social media post referencing an &ldquo;enemies list&rdquo; and saying, &ldquo;The manhunt starts tomorrow.&rdquo; The so-called enemies list, featured in the appendix of Patel&rsquo;s book, named individuals he described as part of the &ldquo;deep state,&rdquo; including former president Joe Biden, former Attorney General Merrick Garland, and former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Patel rejected the characterisation of the list as targeting opponents, saying, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not an enemies list. It&rsquo;s a total mischaracterisation.&rdquo; 
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In his opening statement, Patel spoke about his Indian heritage and how it had shaped his worldview. If confirmed, he pledged to uphold the FBI’s primary mission

Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, Kashyap Pramod Patel, a former chief of staff at the Department of Defense, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing on Thursday (Jan 30). Chuck Grassley, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened the hearing, saying that public trust in the FBI had reached its “lowest rating in a century.” He attributed this decline to “abuse, lack of transparency and weaponisation of law enforcement.” Also read: 'Not Putin’s or Modi’s puppet’: Trump's US top spy pick Tulsi Gabbard defends loyalty at confirmation hearing Addressing Patel directly, Grassley stressed that his role would be to “restore” public confidence, highlighting Patel’s “extensive background” as an asset. During the hearing, Grassley questioned Patel about QAnon, a widely discredited conspiracy theory alleging that Trump was secretly battling elite Satan-worshipping paedophiles in government, business, and the media. Grassley directly asked Patel whether he was a “follower or promoter” of the theory, to which Patel firmly responded, “No.” 'Kash Patel doesn't meet the standard': Richard Durbin Richard Durbin, the leading Democrat on the committee, voiced strong opposition to Patel’s nomination, arguing that he lacked the “experience,” “temperament,” and “judgment” necessary for the role. “After meeting with Patel and reviewing his record, I do not believe you meet the standard,” Durbin said. He described Patel as someone who had “left behind a trail of grievances” and had a history of retaliating against those who disagreed with him. Also read: 'Helicopter knew there was a plane': Trump, US transportation secretary say deadly Washington DC crash was ‘preventable’ Durbin also pointed out that Donald Trump had previously dismissed his first FBI director, James Comey, and pressured his second, Christopher Wray, to step down. “With Patel, however, obviously, the president has found a loyalist,” he added. Kash Patel's opening statement at Senate confirmation In his opening statement, Patel spoke about his Indian heritage and how it had shaped his worldview. If confirmed, he pledged to uphold the FBI’s primary mission: “to investigate fully wherever there is a constitutional factual basis to do so.” Patel was also questioned about his stance on whether those involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, should have been pardoned by Trump. He responded, “I have always rejected any violence against law enforcement, including in that group, any violence against law enforcement on January 6.” Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, challenged Patel over past comments, particularly a social media post referencing an “enemies list” and saying, “The manhunt starts tomorrow.” The so-called enemies list, featured in the appendix of Patel’s book, named individuals he described as part of the “deep state,” including former president Joe Biden, former Attorney General Merrick Garland, and former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Patel rejected the characterisation of the list as targeting opponents, saying, “It’s not an enemies list. It’s a total mischaracterisation.” (With inputs from agencies)

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An Indian man from Gujarat, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who brutally murdered his wife in 2015, is now on the top 10 most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The agency took to the social media platform X on Thursday (Jan 16) and once again requested any information available regarding the 34-year-old criminal, as he is considered "armed and extremely dangerous".&nbsp;
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"Considered armed and extremely dangerous! Help the FBI find one of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. If you have any information on Patel, a 34-year-old wanted for the violent murder of his wife, contact the FBI," the post said.
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WANTED&mdash;considered armed and extremely dangerous! Help the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FBI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FBI</a> find one of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. If you have any information on Patel, a 34-year-old wanted for the violent murder of his wife, contact the FBI. <a href="https://t.co/f4NEKw2Rvi">https://t.co/f4NEKw2Rvi</a> <a href="https://t.co/9TvpMPlIEp">pic.twitter.com/9TvpMPlIEp</a>
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The FBI has promised to reward up to $250,000 for any information regarding Patel that will lead to his arrest.&nbsp;
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In the post, the agency shared 4 different photos of the man and said that he was subjected to first-degree and second-degree murder, the first and second degree of assault, along with the charge of carrying dangerous weapons.&nbsp;
As per the allegations, Patel and his wife Palak used to work at a Dunkin' Donuts in Hanover, Maryland, in 2015. He "stabbed" her multiple times using a kitchen knife in the backroom of the shop. The CCTV footage of the incident was also captured, which showed customers standing there. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2015, after which he absconded.
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Gordon B Johnson, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Baltimore Field Office, said in a statement at the time, "The extremely violent nature of the crimes allegedly committed by Bhadreshkumar Patel earned him a place on the FBI's Top Ten List."&nbsp;
He further added that his department will "never forget" and will not rest until he is arrested.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | India News | FBI has promised to reward up to $250,000 for any information regarding Patel that will lead to his arrest. 

An Indian man from Gujarat, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who brutally murdered his wife in 2015, is now on the top 10 most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The agency took to the social media platform X on Thursday (Jan 16) and once again requested any information available regarding the 34-year-old criminal, as he is considered "armed and extremely dangerous". Also read | Trump's inauguration portrait is recreated version of his 2023 mugshot? Internet says so "Considered armed and extremely dangerous! Help the FBI find one of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. If you have any information on Patel, a 34-year-old wanted for the violent murder of his wife, contact the FBI," the post said. WANTED—considered armed and extremely dangerous! Help the #FBI find one of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. If you have any information on Patel, a 34-year-old wanted for the violent murder of his wife, contact the FBI. https://t.co/f4NEKw2Rvi pic.twitter.com/9TvpMPlIEp — FBI (@FBI) January 15, 2025 The FBI has promised to reward up to $250,000 for any information regarding Patel that will lead to his arrest. Also read | Italian police force female activists to 'strip, remove underwear' and do squats In the post, the agency shared 4 different photos of the man and said that he was subjected to first-degree and second-degree murder, the first and second degree of assault, along with the charge of carrying dangerous weapons. As per the allegations, Patel and his wife Palak used to work at a Dunkin' Donuts in Hanover, Maryland, in 2015. He "stabbed" her multiple times using a kitchen knife in the backroom of the shop. The CCTV footage of the incident was also captured, which showed customers standing there. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2015, after which he absconded. Also read | WATCH | Albanian PM goes down on one knee, surprises Giorgia Meloni with scarf on birthday Gordon B Johnson, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Baltimore Field Office, said in a statement at the time, "The extremely violent nature of the crimes allegedly committed by Bhadreshkumar Patel earned him a place on the FBI's Top Ten List." He further added that his department will "never forget" and will not rest until he is arrested. Also read | British PM Keir Starmer in Ukraine to sign 'landmark 100-year' partnership. What is it? (With inputs from agencies)

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