He left the FBI but refused to give up his hunt for the spy called Hades. A phony job interview was just the trap he needed. https://t.co/oinBV47yjo ...

It's crazy how when you're helpful to the CIA, the FBI's evidence against you suddenly goes missing. https://t.co/TAp2RjBcI8 ...

RT Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj)The FBI has always been used as a tool to target political rivals https://t.co/H7amtqGFaM ...

RT Rich Baris The People's Pundit (@Peoples_Pundit)You would never have heard a peep from the FBI without @TuckerCarlson doing that story.This FBI is about as transparent as the last one on these key investigations.The other would-be assassin has public ties to pro-Ukraine NGOs anyone can find on the Internet.Not a peep. ...

Trump said he would ask the Justice Department and the FBI to launch an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with former President Bill Clinton and other Democrats https://t.co/YMLoaT2j2j ...

Tipping off suspects with social-media posts, a trip to Boondoggle Ranch on the FBI's private jet, and all the other ways Kash Patel frustrates his bosses. https://t.co/Bxpn0I2anZ ...

Tipping off suspects with social-media posts, a trip to Boondoggle Ranch on the FBI's private jet, and all the other ways Kash Patel frustrates his bosses. 🔗 https://t.co/PdMdmwseZw https://t.co/c4WNR8tHcK ...

Justice Department Transformation - The analysis suggests a political re-engineering of the Justice Department aided by figures aligned with the president [17][18] - The transformation's scale may be underappreciated outside of political media circles [18] - Individuals are allegedly appointed to positions within the Justice Department based on their willingness to serve the president's political interests [19][20] Investigations and Prosecutions - Concerns are raised about the weaponization of law enforcement to crush dissent and punish enemies [1] - The Comey and James prosecutions are reportedly not progressing favorably for the government [2] - A grand conspiracy charge faces obvious problems, resembling a far-fetched and wasteful prior investigation [3] - The possibility of an expansive case potentially involving figures like Fonnie Willis is considered, though its success is uncertain [14][15] - Subpoena power is broad, making it difficult to quash subpoenas even if the investigation's outcome is uncertain [13][14] US Attorney's Offices - Focus is shifting to regional US attorney's offices, including the Eastern District of Virginia and South Florida [4][5] - The US attorney's office in Miami has reportedly experienced a loss of senior career prosecutors and instances of poor evaluations [6] - Concerns exist that diminished career staff in these offices may lack the experience to provide necessary checks and balances [7] - The investigation originating in Florida raises questions about the administration's efforts to find a US attorney willing to pursue it [11] Russia Investigation - Intelligence reports regarding Russia's efforts to influence the election, not solely focused on Donald Trump, are a point of contention [9][10] - The investigation's location in Florida is questioned, given that the alleged Russian interference did not occur there [11] - Claims suggest the FBI search warrant execution at Mara Lago was an attempt to recover documents related to the Russia investigation [11]

Allegations of Targeting - The FBI is accused of targeting individuals based on their "anti-Biden" stance and perceived threats to the FBI [1] - An individual named Ed Corrigan is allegedly labeled as "pro-Putin and anti-Biden" by the FBI [1] Concerns Regarding Influence - Corrigan is accused of secretly controlling the Freedom Caucus [1] Potential Motives - The alleged targeting is linked to individuals "having plans that are not good for the FBI" [1]

Joining me now to talk about this, NBC News legal affairs reporter Gary Grumbach. So, uh, Gary, let's start with the legal ruling tied to Portland. What does it mean.Does it apply to just the Oregon National Guard or of the National Guard that the president was trying to send from other states. >> So, this is a ruling in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that says the Trump administration as soon as right now can send in members of the Oregon National Guard onto the streets of Portland. That's important be ...