Epstein Secrets

itionalist" Catholics, with the national FBI headquarters involved and coordinating with other field offices. The article explained that a report by the House Judiciary Committee, led by Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, found that the FBI's actions were a violation of religious liberties and that the Biden administration had withheld i

his willingness to sue could have a chilling effect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the National Rifle Association's online video channel.

channel. The case was dismissed the next year. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez in Miami sided with the Daily Beast in finding that Deputy Director Bongino did not comply with the provision, but said the basis of his decision was that Bongino's case lacked merit. The Cut (07/22, Gonzalez-Ramirez) and S

rted on the story. House Democrats Investigate DOJ's Decision to Drop Eric Adams Charges CBS News (03/03, Yilek) reported that two top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have launched an investigation into the DOJ for seeking to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In a letter to Attorney General

tor Bongino wants the FBI to refocus back to its roots as the premiere law enforcement and investigative arm of the federal government. In the past, Bongino has sharply criticized the agency for focusing on so-called domestic terrorism, including targeting Jan. 6 protesters and pro-life activists. "These

FBI. Continued Reporting: Dan Bongino Named Deputy Director of the FBI NPR (03/03, Dreisbach, McMillan) reported that on his show, Deputy Director Bongino has previously embraced conspiracy theories about supposed complicity of the FBI in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack; called for investigating and imprison

e off-the-books investigation, launched in 2015 by FBI Director James B. Comey, was revealed by an agency whistleblower in a protected disclosure to the House Judiciary Committee last year. In the intelligence community, a honeypot commonly refers to an undercover operative, usually a woman, who feigns sexual or romantic int

pt" and has been a sharp critic of the agency, particularly after the search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The article explained that Deputy Director Bongino's selection has drawn strong partisan reactions. The Associated Press (02/25, Swenson) added that before Trump nominated Director Patel, Deputy Dire

paign • Top GOP Senators Call On DOJ to Investigate Potential Criminal FBI Leaks to Media • Jim Jordan Confident Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Will Give Answers on FBI 'Soon' • Prosecutors Conclude Army Veteran's Capitol Riot Pardon Also Covers a Separate Weapons Case • DOJ's No. 2 Targets

may seek to exploit our southwest border or some other port of entry to advance a plot against Americans: former FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Judiciary Committee in April 2024. "Just last month, for instance, the Bureau and our joint terrorism task forces worked with ICE in multiple cities across the country

r). Deputy Director Bongino Confirms Jeffrey Epstein Died by Suicide Based on Agency's Files Fox News (06/04, Wehner) reported that Deputy Director Bongino confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide based on the agency's files. According to the article, he stated that the evidence, including v

article, X users attached links highlighting Patel's misleading statements about supposed court-ordered restrictions, his evasive testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, where he recited the alphabet instead of answering questions, and PBS coverage summarizing his resistance to discussing Epstein. The article noted

ployees, abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead; while Deputy Director Bongino echoed the same message of reform. The article noted that the CR-15 squad had been part of the FBI's Washington Field Office and helped Special Cou

e civilian uses of the property. House Judiciary Accuses Biden FBI of Retaliating Against Whistleblower Just the News (10/27, Severi) reported that the House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, sent a letter to Director Patel on Monday, accusing the Biden FBI of retaliating against a whistleblower, Special Agent

ve that this FBI gets the job done that the old FBI refused to do." The article noted that Kelly believes current Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible after what she called the Biden Justice Department's decision to "basically shut down