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Note On the Brennan and Comey Investigations

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 5160 implied HN points • 09 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics FBI
  1. Kash Patel hinted on the Joe Rogan show that he was looking into past FBI and CIA leaders' activities. It shows there might be serious investigations going on.
  2. There is a significant amount of documents and hard drives that former FBI Director Comey hid in a room at the Hoover Building. This could reveal important information related to past investigations.
  3. Brennan and Comey are not the only ones being investigated, indicating that the momentum of these investigations is growing and could lead to more significant findings.

Why is Russiagate's Origin Story Redacted?

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 8352 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics FBI
  1. The FBI recently released a document linked to the Russiagate investigation, but most of it was redacted, creating more questions about its content. This redaction raises concerns about transparency and accountability within the FBI.
  2. This investigation into Donald Trump as a possible Russian agent began soon after he fired FBI Director James Comey, which is unusual and raises doubts about the reasons behind the probe. People are questioning what evidence there was to justify this serious investigation.
  3. The idea of someone being 'unwittingly' involved in activities for the Russian government is confusing and has sparked discussions about the validity of such broad investigations. Many experts think these types of probes often lack a solid legal foundation.

Obeying in Advance: The Christopher Wray Story.

Breaking the News • 2924 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics FBI
  1. Postponing a tough decision can sometimes make a big difference. By stepping down, Wray made it easier for Trump to gain control over the FBI instead of challenging him.
  2. It's important not to give power away without being asked. Wray's decision shows how we can unintentionally teach those in power what they can get away with.
  3. Defending our institutions is crucial. When people like Wray leave when facing difficulties, it hurts the institutions that are meant to protect us.

Who fact-checks the fact-checkers?

The Free Mind • 1277 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
📰 News FBI
  1. The US Energy Department and the FBI suggest the Covid-19 virus likely leaked from the Wuhan lab.
  2. Specialized scientific knowledge is not necessary to observe the possibility of the Covid-19 virus originating from the Wuhan lab.
  3. Access to the full post archives and more content is available through a 7-day free trial on The Free Mind.
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Livestream, 4:00 p.m. ET: How to Refute Lesley Stahl and "60 Minutes"

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 3722 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics FBI
  1. There are official reports and papers that demonstrate the existence of a spying campaign and other abuses related to the Trump-Russia investigation.
  2. Documents like FISA warrant applications, operational plans involving informants, and unmasking requests provide concrete proof of surveillance and monitoring of Trump campaign associates.
  3. Key figures like FBI Chief James Comey and informant Stefan Halper were involved in activities that raise questions about their handling of information and motivations, prompting the need for further investigation.

How The Cake Is Made

FOIA Around And Find Out • 412 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics FBI
  1. The author gives a peek behind the scenes into their investigative techniques.
  2. The post discusses the identities of potential confidential human sources and researchers.
  3. Hints and tips are provided on how to identify redacted information in official documents.

Murder at Midyear

Jeff-alytics • 78 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics FBI
  1. Murder rates are decreasing in big and small cities across the US.
  2. Guesstimating the national murder trend is challenging due to lack of standardized reporting processes.
  3. Leading indicators, like the Gun Violence Archive, suggest a potential 8-10% decline in national murders for 2023.