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A leading American counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes. [4][5] The FBI …

The present name, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), was designated by Congress in 1935. The FBI is headed by a Director who is appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate and serves for a …

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) enforces federal law, and investigates a variety of criminal activity including terrorism, cybercrime, white collar crimes, public corruption, civil rights violations, …

The FBI also focuses on cybercrime, public corruption, civil rights violations, and other major crimes. It was established in 1908.

2 days ago · The FBI arrested a suspect believed to have placed pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic party headquarters before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The suspect, Brian Cole Jr., of …

Nov 26, 2025 · The FBI is the principal investigative agency of the federal government of the United States, responsible for conducting investigations where federal laws may have been violated, unless …

Please contact your local FBI office to submit a tip or report a crime. Use our online form to file electronically or call the appropriate toll-free number.

2 days ago · On December 3, 2025, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program released “Reported Flash Mob Shoplifting Incidents: 2020-2024” on the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer.

Jun 17, 2016 · An extensive timeline of FBI history is presented, covering more than 100 years of cases and national and international events that have defined the agency.