Day: October 3, 2025

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As of October 3, 2025, major FBI news includes the termination of its partnerships with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League, alongside continued political scrutiny of its leadership
Partnerships with civil rights groups cut
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): The FBI announced it has cut ties with the SPLC following conservative criticism. The nonprofit had been criticized for including a slain right-wing activist’s organization on its list of hate groups.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL): FBI Director Kash Patel also confirmed the end of the bureau’s decades-long partnership with the ADL. The move followed a right-wing pressure campaign that was initiated after the ADL included Turning Point USA in a glossary of extremism.
Political scrutiny and indictments
James Comey indictment: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in late September on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his 2020 testimony before Congress.
U.S. Attorney’s office firings: The U.S. Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Virginia, which is prosecuting Comey, is experiencing internal turmoil. According to reporting from The Washington Post, two longtime prosecutors were fired this week.
Agent fired over Pride flag: MSNBC reported that an FBI agent trainee was fired in October 2025 for displaying a gay Pride flag at a field office. The FBI has yet to publicly comment on the matter.
Recent enforcement activities
Operation Summer Heat: In the last week, FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the success of “Operation Summer Heat,” a multi-pronged offensive to combat violent crime. Over the summer, the operation resulted in 8,629 arrests and the seizure of thousands of kilograms of illegal drugs and weapons.
Darknet vendor arrests: A multinational law enforcement operation led by the Department of Justice and the FBI announced the arrests of 270 darknet vendors, buyers, and administrators in countries across the globe.

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 3, 2025