The Southern Poverty Law Center is under federal investigation for its use of paid informants to infiltrate violent extremist groups. The probe, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama, comes amid strained relations with the FBI and accusations from Trump administration allies.
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Daniel Moreno-Gama, a Texas man, is charged with throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and threatening the company's headquarters. Authorities recovered incendiary devices and an anti-AI manifesto from Moreno-Gama, who faces federal explosives and firearm charges.
Courtney Williams, a former Army employee, was arrested for allegedly leaking classified information to a journalist who published details about misconduct in Delta Force. The charges stem from communications between 2022 and 2025 involving classified materials disclosed in a book and article.
Three former FBI special agents involved in investigations related to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, and the Justice Department, alleging politically motivated wrongful termination. The suit claims that Patel and Bondi led a campaign since early 2025 to remove agents perceived as disloyal based on political biases, with over 50 FBI employees reportedly fired under similar circumstances without due process. The lawsuit seeks class-action status for other dismissed agents and accuses the FBI of violating grand jury secrecy rules, while the government has yet to comment on the litigation.
In March 2026, the Trump administration strengthened its ties with the combat sports world through an FBI partnership with the UFC and the appointment of former MMA fighter Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, highlighting the growing influence of combat sports within conservative politics. This connection is rooted in Trump’s longstanding affinity for combat sports and is further amplified by prominent fighters and media figures like Joe Rogan who promote right-wing ideologies and alternative health views. Concurrently, escalating Middle East tensions involving Russia, Iran, and U.S. forces have intensified debates in the Senate over military responses, amid broader regional conflicts with significant global implications.
The U.S. Department of Justice seized four internet domains linked to Iranian government-backed hacking groups involved in cyberattacks, data theft, and intimidation of dissidents, including threats against individuals in the U.S. These groups, such as Handala and Homeland Justice, have targeted entities like a U.S. medical technology company and foreign governments, using custom malware and psychological warfare tactics. The seizures come amid heightened regional tensions following recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, with U.S. officials vowing to continue countering Iranian cyber threats to national security.
Top U.S. intelligence officials, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee amid heightened tensions following the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was justified by the Trump administration as a response to an imminent threat despite intelligence reports indicating Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons. The hearing occurred shortly after the resignation of Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, who criticized the administration’s rationale for war, while lawmakers remain divided over calls for greater transparency and public hearings on the conflict. As the debate over oversight continues, Democratic lawmakers push for more disclosure, whereas many Republicans argue that classified briefings suffice to protect national security.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has been arrested by the FBI on charges of obstruction related to an immigration case, accused of misleading federal agents to prevent the arrest of an individual residing illegally in the U.S. The charges include obstructing a federal proceeding and concealing an individual, with the arrest drawing significant attention due to Dugan's judicial position. This incident has sparked discussions about the relationship between state and federal authorities in immigration enforcement, highlighting ongoing tensions and complexities in the enforcement of immigration laws.