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Fulton County officials fault the FBI’s search-warrant affidavit for relying on biased witnesses and failing to establish probable cause, as they seek the return of seized 2020 election records and challenge the document after the DOJ released the affidavit detailing alleged defects in Fulton County’s election handling and debunked fraud claims.
Fulton County, Ga., officials allege the Justice Department and FBI omitted crucial information and relied on questionable witnesses in the FBI affidavit used to justify a search of the county’s 2020 election ballots. They say the filing describes routine election mistakes rather than a crime and failed to disclose prior investigations that could undermine witnesses’ credibility. The county seeks the return of the materials and has pressed to unseal more documents, with a court hearing set next week.
Authorities in Tucson used a helicopter-mounted Bluetooth scanner to track Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker signal amid a federal search operation that detained several people and searched a Range Rover, but no arrests have been made and Guthrie’s whereabouts remain unknown as investigators push forward with neighborhood canvassing and forensics.
FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators had probable cause for the Fulton County raid on a 2020 election hub, with a judge-authorized search that targeted physical ballots, tabulator tapes, electronic ballot images, and voter rolls as part of an ongoing investigation. The operation, which also drew attention for DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s presence, comes amid ongoing Trump-related election-fraud discourse and prior Georgia cases connected to the 2020 results, including a case that was dismissed in 2025. Patel stressed the FBI follows facts and the law, and that significant material is still under review.
A federal judge issued a temporary order barring the government from reviewing the Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s seized materials, delaying any examination until a February 6 hearing in The Post’s suit for their return. The Post argues the seizure chills First Amendment rights and newsroom work; the government says the search was tied to a contractor accused of removing classified documents. Natanson is not the subject of an investigation, and the seized devices span years of reporting and confidential sources.
Police in Glendale responded to a bomb scare involving a suspect's vehicle and an apartment search, following an arrest on warrants and suspicious items found during a vehicle search, with assistance from the FBI and no connection to a terror group.
The FBI executed a federal search warrant at a Glendale home as part of an ongoing investigation, with agents seen breaking in and collecting items, though no arrests were reported and details remain limited.
The DOJ faces scrutiny over its handling of search warrant materials in the case against Comey, with judges demanding transparency and caution over privileged information, potentially impacting the case's progress and validity.
The FBI found classified documents in John Bolton's DC office, dating back to his time in the Bush administration, prompting a thorough review. The search was authorized by a federal magistrate, the same judge involved in high-profile cases like Donald Trump's indictment. The incident occurs amid ongoing political and legal scrutiny of former officials, including Trump and Biden, over handling of classified materials.
A large federal law enforcement presence in south Minneapolis, involving FBI, ATF, and Homeland Security, led to protests as they executed search warrants related to drug and money laundering investigations, not immigration enforcement. The operation drew community protests and tensions, with some confrontations and use of chemical irritants, but no injuries or arrests were reported.
Bryan Malinowski, the director of Little Rock’s airport, was killed during an ATF raid on his home, suspected of selling guns without a license. The incident has sparked outrage and debate over government overreach and gun rights, with Republicans questioning the necessity of the raid. The ATF had been investigating Malinowski for months, suspecting him of illegal gun sales, but his family and friends argue he was a hobbyist. The case highlights the complexities of gun laws and the controversial "gun show loophole."
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his family's home were subject to a search warrant as part of an ongoing police investigation into a "family matter" that arose several months ago, according to Small and his attorney. The investigation is related to a situation that occurred within the mayor's family, and detectives arrived at the house where Small, his wife, and two children reside.
Bryan Malinowski, the executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, has died from injuries sustained during a raid at his home by ATF agents. Questions surround the circumstances of the shooting, with the ATF stating they were serving a search warrant when a gunfire exchange occurred. The reason for the search warrant remains unknown, and concerns have been raised about the lack of information from authorities. Malinowski's brother has questioned the timing and necessity of the raid, expressing disbelief that his brother was involved in anything illegal.
The released search warrant affidavit details the ATF case against Bryan Malinowski, a Little Rock airport executive who was shot and killed by federal agents serving a search warrant at his home. The affidavit alleges that Malinowski purchased and resold numerous firearms without a dealer's license, with some of the guns being connected to crimes. ATF agents had been trailing Malinowski and planted a tracking device on his SUV before the fatal shootout occurred during the execution of the search warrant. The Arkansas State Police is currently investigating the shooting, and Malinowski's family has released a statement questioning the use of deadly force in the raid.
Bryan Malinowski, the executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, has died after being shot by ATF agents during a raid at his Arkansas home. The ATF was serving a search warrant and claimed Malinowski had been selling firearms without a license. His family questions the use of deadly force and the timing of the raid, while authorities have not released details about the operation. Malinowski's brother insists he was not involved in anything illegal and was a successful and law-abiding individual.