Dan Bongino

Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is a Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District. He has support from Donald Trump and Duffy but faces opposition from some local Republicans who question his youth and experience. The August 11 primary will test his viability.

President Donald Trump and his team privately focused on managing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal despite public dismissals, according to a forthcoming book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. Internal meetings revealed tensions over handling allegations, with Vice President JD Vance warning about unsealed Epstein files and conflicts involving Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI officials.

The FBI charged 35 individuals in West Virginia with narcotics and firearms offenses through Operation Turf War, a yearlong federal operation. The bureau also launched Operation Summer Heat 2.0, a nationwide initiative to combat violent crime, building on last year's operation that resulted in thousands of arrests and seizures.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Department of Justice discovered a room containing Jack Smith's documents related to an investigation into Donald Trump. The documents were found in 'burn bags' typically used for destroying sensitive materials, with Blanche suggesting an agent may have intentionally preserved them. FBI Director Kash Patel and Dan Bongino also discussed finding sensitive documents tied to the 'Russiagate' investigation in similar burn bags.

FBI Director Kash Patel has modernized the bureau with new technology, including AI, to better serve and protect the American people, achieving record-breaking results in crushing violent crime and defending the homeland. The FBI has rebuilt its infrastructure and established an AI working group, chief AI officer, and AI Review Board. This overhaul has led to significant improvements, such as identifying victims of child exploitation and arresting predators.

Dan Bongino returned to podcasting after leaving his role at the FBI and promoted his show with billboards and teaser videos. He also used clippers to reach a wider audience. Bongino's podcast, The Dan Bongino Show, is back after a few months.

FBI Director Kash Patel found a 'burn bag' room at FBI headquarters containing sensitive documents related to the Russiagate investigation, which was not included on the building's blueprint. The room contained thousands of unburned documents, including those related to the Crossfire Hurricane probe into potential collusion between President Donald Trump and Russia. Patel's discovery suggests that someone may have intentionally spared the documents from destruction.

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino expressed fear of political retaliation and federal prison after uncovering sensitive 'Russiagate' files during his tenure. He claims internal resistance and leaks within the FBI, and warns of potential lawfare against him and others if Republicans lose the next election.

Dan Bongino, former FBI Deputy Director, claims he discovered a 'mother lode' of sensitive Russiagate documents in a burn bag, alleging the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation was flawed and intentionally concealed. He described the documents as revealing widespread knowledge of the probe's inaccuracies and expressed fear over the lack of accountability. Legal scrutiny into the investigation's origins continues, including DOJ probes and subpoenas of former FBI Director James Comey.

Dan Bongino, former FBI deputy director, admitted on a podcast that he planted false information to identify internal leaks, calling out 'snakes' he believed were sharing details with the media. He discussed this during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino claimed the agency was divided between effective agents and 'snakes' who leaked information. He described tactics to identify leakers by sharing fabricated details about his schedule and confronting those who leaked it. Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel faced challenges in distinguishing between loyal and disloyal agents during his tenure (2025–2026).

Former President Barack Obama faced backlash for downplaying the motive of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooter, who targeted Trump officials. Conservatives argued the motive was clear, citing a manifesto and evidence, while Obama urged rejecting violence in democracy. The incident sparked outrage online, with critics accusing Obama of ignoring the politically motivated attack.

Former President Barack Obama faced backlash after downplaying the motive of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, who targeted Trump officials. Conservatives criticized Obama for ignoring evidence of political motivation, including a manifesto and the suspect's intent to harm Trump's administration.

Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino criticized the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner following a shooting incident, questioning if it was compressed too far. The event, held at the Washington Hilton, was interrupted by gunfire from suspect Cole Allen, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and others.