Encryption
The FBI's Mistake on Encryption
David Kris Thu, May 24, 2018, 8:32 AM
The Washington Post reports that the FBI has repeatedly overstated the number of devices it can’t unlock.
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Federal Law Enforcement
Taking the Pulse of the FBI One Year Into Trump’s Tenure
Scott R. Anderson, Benjamin Wittes Tue, Apr 24, 2018, 8:00 AM
The FBI just completed a survey that shows how the last year’s events have affected the rank-and-file’s morale. We’re asking for the results.
Federal Law Enforcement
Behind James Comey’s ‘A Higher Loyalty’
Benjamin Wittes Wed, Apr 18, 2018, 11:13 AM
Reflections on the former FBI director’s book, leadership—and no-win situations.
Federal Law Enforcement
'I Hope This Is an Instance of Fake News': FBI Messages Show the Bureau's Real Reaction to Trump Firing James Comey
Nora Ellingsen, Quinta Jurecic, Sabrina McCubbin, Shannon Togawa Mercer, Benjamin Wittes Mon, Feb 5, 2018, 8:24 AM
What more than 100 pages of internal FBI communications after Comey's dismissal show about the bureau.
FBI
Peter Strzok’s ‘Insurance Policy’
Stewart Baker Thu, Dec 14, 2017, 4:00 PM
Peter Strzok’s text messages say a lot about the FBI’s culture and Bob Mueller’s staffing choices. They say nothing about a grand plot by the Deep State.
FBI
Congress Should Help Wray Defend the FBI
Matthew Kahn Thu, Dec 7, 2017, 6:30 AM
FBI Director Christopher Wray faces the tough challenge of defending the integrity of the FBI against the president's attacks while also protecting the bureau's political independence. The House Judiciary Committee should take today's oversight hearing as an opportunity to help him.
Donald Trump
The Friendliest Lawsuit Ever Filed Against the FBI
Benjamin Wittes Thu, Sep 14, 2017, 1:01 PM
I sued the FBI yesterday to show that the President is lying about its staff.
Donald Trump
Christopher Wray’s First Problem: What to Do About Andrew McCabe
Benjamin Wittes, Nora Ellingsen Thu, Aug 3, 2017, 3:10 PM
Christopher Wray took the oath of office at the FBI yesterday and thus started the clock ticking on a difficult problem he’s going to have to address: the fate of his deputy, Andrew McCabe.
Donald Trump
The President vs. Federal Law Enforcement: Trump Attacks Everyone
Benjamin Wittes Thu, Jul 20, 2017, 8:17 AM
In an interview with the New York Times, President Trump yesterday issued a stunning vote of no-confidence in basically everyone currently in a leadership position in the Justice Department, the FBI, or the special counsel’s office.
Executive Power
FBI Independence—Too Much of a Good Thing?
Robert Litt Mon, Jul 17, 2017, 10:00 AM
The president’s power to remove the director serves as an important check on abuse of power.