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Kash Patel

Also known as: FBI Director Kash Patel

FBI Director who alleged former FBI Director James Comey encouraged a threat on President Trump's life in April 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … FBI Director Kash Patel said the latest charges showed Washington's commitment to "accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of US national security." - 'Prisoner of war' - Maduro and Flores are slated for a trial in New York next June and are being held in a Brooklyn j …

    Venezuela's Maduro, wife hit with new US torture charges
  3. The Standard

    … huge teams out of houses or apartment complexes target people around the world -- often older people in wealthy countries -- with high-profile cases emerging from southeast Asia as well as Nigeria in recent years."Another takedown this week out of Ghana," FBI director Kash Patel …

    US busts major internet scam compound in Ghana: FBI
  4. Citizen Digital

    … FBI Director Kash Patel cheered the arrest in an X post, warning foreign adversaries that "America is no longer a safe place to run your espionage operations." "Allegedly surveil a foreign leader's family on US soil for the PRC -- and try to catch a flight back to Shanghai? …

    US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family
  5. The Standard

    … FBI Director Kash Patel cheered the arrest in an X post, warning foreign adversaries that "America is no longer a safe place to run your espionage operations.""Allegedly surveil a foreign leader's family on US soil for the PRC -- and try to catch a flight back to Shanghai? …

    US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … FBI Director Kash Patel said the operation resulted in the disruption of a "global botnet and hacking platform used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers to target US critical infrastructure." QTFY offers computer hacking services to paying customers, according to court documents, i …

    US disrupts platforms allegedly used by Chinese hackers
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X. …

    Alleged plot to attack White House fight night foiled: FBI
  10. Citizen Digital

    … FBI Director Kash Patel said this week that preventing terrorist attacks during the World Cup is the bureau's top priority, noting it is expected to be one of the largest US sporting events ever held, with 11 host cities and millions of expected international visitors. …

    US spy powers lapse as World Cup raises security fears
  11. April 2026
  12. Capital News

    … Responding to the charges on Tuesday, Comey said: “I’m still innocent, I’m still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary.” At a press conference to announce the indictment, FBI Director Kash Patel said that as the former director of the agency, Comey …

    Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
  13. The Standard

    … The event drew senior administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. …

    Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
  14. Citizen Digital

    … A long gun and shell casings were found on the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said, adding that the agency was carrying out witness interviews as part of its probe. …

    What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

Yesterday

  1. US files new torture charges against Maduro and wife Flores

    The United States has filed new torture charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who are held in US custody. The charges include conspiracy to commit torture against victims, including US citizens, allegedly through waterboardings, rapes, and beatings in Venezuelan detention.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US and Ghana arrest 130 in internet scam compound raid

    US and Ghanaian authorities arrested 130 people accused of running internet scams that netted more than $10 million, the FBI announced Thursday. The raid, part of Operation Blackout targeting scam rings, also uncovered trafficking victims forced to work in the compound.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

  1. US arrests woman accused of spying for China

    A 34-year-old woman was arrested by the FBI at Los Angeles airport while attempting to depart for China. She is accused of acting as an unregistered agent of China and surveilling Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's son and his family, including filming their home and vehicles, while reporting information to Chinese handlers.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan president's family

    A 34-year-old woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday accused of acting as an unregistered agent of China and surveilling Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's son and family in the United States, including filming their home and vehicles and reporting information to Chinese officials. The Taiwanese president's office said the case constituted "transnational repression," while the US FBI director warned that "America is no longer a safe place to run your espionage operations."

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. US law enforcement seizes domains used by Chinese hackers

    US law enforcement announced the seizure of internet domains allegedly used by Chinese state-sponsored hacking group QTFY and platforms QScan and QTRouter. Victims included US government agencies such as NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, and the departments of energy, justice, and health and human services, as well as private sector targets including hospitals, universities, telecom providers, power companies, financial institutions and defense contractors.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. FBI foils alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

    US law enforcement said it had foiled a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials. Multiple individuals were taken into custody in a multi-state operation, and investigators identified 23 people in a potential network of plotters.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. US surveillance authority expires amid World Cup security concerns

    Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permitted US spy agencies to collect foreign communications without a warrant, expired Saturday as Congress failed to pass a short-term extension. The lapse occurs as the United States co-hosts the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, amid ongoing deadlock over President Trump's intelligence leadership.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Former FBI Director Comey charged with threatening Trump's life

    Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of US President Donald Trump following an Instagram post showing seashells forming the numbers "86 47," which Comey said he did not know the meaning of. FBI Director Kash Patel alleged Comey "disgracefully encouraged a threat on President Trump's life," while Comey maintained his innocence and said the charges represent the administration's second prosecution attempt against him.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Gunman storms White House media dinner, targeting Trump

    A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives exchanged fire with Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, forcing President Trump and senior officials to evacuate. The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was subdued at the Washington Hilton where roughly 2,600 guests were gathered; no attendees were seriously injured, and preliminary findings suggest Trump was the intended target.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump evacuated

    Gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and hundreds of black-tie guests. Tactical security teams positioned themselves on stage and guests took cover under tables as the event was postponed.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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