Jason Leopold
The Capitol Police Granted Permits For Jan. 6 Protests Despite Signs That Organizers Weren’t Who They Said They Were
BuzzFeed News has exclusively obtained the permits Capitol Police issued for protests on Capitol grounds for Jan. 6 — a rare window into a secretive organization and its most consequential day.
Jason Leopold
Here's The Extremely Broad FOIA Request Tucker Carlson's Producer Filed With The NSA
After the Fox News host alleged he was being spied on by the Biden administration, the NSA released a rare statement, calling the claims untrue.
Jason Leopold
Anthony Fauci’s Emails Reveal The Pressure That Fell On One Man
Thousands of pages of communications obtained by BuzzFeed News show how Fauci tried to keep Americans calm and develop an effective strategy despite conflicts with the Trump administration.
Natalie Bettendorf
Flynn, Bannon, Manafort, Ivanka: Private Emails From Inside The Mueller Investigation
“We actually sat at dinner together,” Flynn said of his meal with Vladimir Putin.
Jason Leopold
Bankers And Regulators Want More Cooperation To Combat Money Laundering
Spurred by the FinCEN Files, the financial industry is trying to clean up its act.
Anthony Cormier
Documents Show How Federal Law Enforcement Was Tracking Extremists Ahead Of The Capitol Riot
Documents obtained by BuzzFeed News show authorities particularly focused on the Proud Boys, even monitoring the hotel they were staying at.
Brianna Sacks
A New Survey Of The Financial Industry Shows Significant Support For The FinCEN Files Investigation
Some in the financial industry warned the unprecedented reporting project would have a chilling effect. Now, many say it could improve the system.
Jason Leopold
The Official Who’ll Make Sure Biden Gets Accurate Intelligence Previously Defended The CIA's False Claims About Torture
Intelligence officials praise Morgan Muir and his record, but a former Senate investigator said Muir cannot be trusted to “convey accurate information.”
Jason Leopold
Secret Documents Show How Terrorist Supporters Use Bitcoin — And How The Government Is Scrambling To Stop Them
After a decade of concerns, the US government is pushing for stronger regulation.
John Templon
Records Pried Loose By BuzzFeed News Have Prompted A Demand For The Investigation Of Former Trump Health Officials
Under Trump, health officials sought to control the message and limit interactions with the media as the pandemic raged through America, raising questions about violations of anti-gag rules.
Jason Leopold
Yep, The Secret Service Really Did Take Notice Of John Mulaney's SNL Monologue
The agency said Mulaney made “inappropriate statements” about President Donald Trump during his SNL monologue, according to records obtained by BuzzFeed News.
Jason Leopold
Mueller Memos: The FBI Just Released Its Secret Interviews With Michael Flynn After BuzzFeed News Waged A Legal Fight
The 126 pages of interview summaries with Trump's former national security adviser were released by the Justice Department only after BuzzFeed News pressed under the Freedom of Information Act.
Jason Leopold
These Emails Reveal The Drama Behind The GSA’s Decision Not To Certify Biden’s Win
As the president raged about a fake election, government officials studied the legality of paying for two presidential transition teams at once.
Jason Leopold
The Woman Who Stormed The Capitol With The Trump Mob And Died After Being Shot By Police Was An Air Force Veteran
Ashli Babbitt was an ardent Trump supporter and follower of the mass delusion QAnon.
Mary Ann Georgantopoulos
Trump Officials Tried To Keep The Public In The Dark, But BuzzFeed News Never Stopped Fighting For Essential Documents
BuzzFeed News filed more public records lawsuits during Trump's presidency than any news organization in the country, according to a new analysis.
Jason Leopold
Here’s What Is Changing After The FinCEN Files Shook The World Of Banking
After BuzzFeed News and ICIJ published a joint investigation, officials across the globe began taking action to finally thwart illicit financial activity and the criminals who move money through Western banks.
Will Fitzgibbon
This Newly Released Letter Details The Criminal Referral On Donald Trump Over His Ukraine Phone Call
BuzzFeed News obtained the document through a public records lawsuit.
Jason Leopold
Congress Has Passed Sweeping Anti–Money Laundering Legislation. Now It’s Up To Trump.
The law would force shell companies, and criminals who may hide behind them, into view — if it survives Trump’s veto.
Paul McLeod
The FBI Has Released A Final Batch Of Memos From The Mueller Probe
BuzzFeed News sued the federal government to get these summaries of witness interviews — known as 302s — from the two-year probe into the 2016 election.
Jason Leopold
New: Mueller Investigated Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, And Roger Stone For DNC Hacks
Previously secret portions of the Mueller report show the special counsel declined to prosecute due to lack of evidence.
Jason Leopold
