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Father of slain CIA officer calls for investigation of comments by 'American Taliban' fighter ahead of release

DJI's Inspire drone is seen at the 35th GITEX Technology Week at Dubai World Trade Centre on October 18, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

DHS warns of 'strong concerns' that Chinese-made drones are stealing data

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is seen on April 03, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Reports indicate that at over the past weekend a woman from China was arrested and found to be carrying four cellphones and a thumb drive infected with malware after she made her way into the resort during President Trump's visit.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Florida mayor: Trump hotels should take in migrants

Former intel analyst pleads not guilty to leaking secret documents

Whistle blower and activist Chelsea Manning, in what she said is her first strip outside of the United States since she was released from a U.S. prison, speaks at the annual re:publica conferences on their opening day on May 2, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Chelsea Manning sent back to jail after refusing to testify before a grand jury again

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein delivers remarks during his farewell ceremony at the Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building May 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. Rosenstein, who has worked for the federal government for more than 29 years, will be most remembered for overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2018 presidential election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Rosenstein defends his involvement in James Comey's firing

ATF employee feels ill after opening envelope containing suspicious substance

A patch on the uniform of a U.S. Border Patrol agent at a highway checkpoint on August 1, 2018 in West Enfield, Maine.

Guatemalan child dies at Texas hospital, a month after being apprehended by US authorities crossing the border

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein delivers remarks during his farewell ceremony at the Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building May 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. Rosenstein, who has worked for the federal government for more than 29 years, will be most remembered for overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2018 presidential election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Rosenstein calls Comey a 'partisan pundit' in revealing speech

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Coast Guard officer accused of domestic terror threat to remain in jail until trial

The stern of North Korean cargo Chong Chon Gang at anchor in front of the Sherman Base near Colon, 120 km from Panama City, on February 12, 2014. Thirty two sailors held since July after their North Korean ship tried to move undeclared weapons through the Panama Canal will head to Cuba Thursday, they attorney said. AFP PHOTO / Rodrigo ARANGUA (Photo credit should read RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images)

US seizes North Korean cargo ship, alleging sanctions violations

US Department of Justice seal is displayed on a podium during a news conference to announce money laundering charges against HSBC on December 11, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Former intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified docs to reporter

A crest of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is seen 03 August 2007 inside the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

FBI is investigating 850 domestic terrorism cases

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Judge says Coast Guard officer accused of domestic terror threat should be released to wife's parents

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a US House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on the FBI's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 4, 2019. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

FBI Director Wray distances himself from Barr's use of 'spying' on Trump campaign

DEA-Seized fentanyl in New Hampshire. Typically sold in 10 gram amounts and called "fingers."

How the Trump administration won a major policy shift from the Chinese on fentanyl

LANGLEY, VA - JULY 9: The CIA symbol is shown on the floor of CIA Headquarters, July 9, 2004 at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Earlier today the Senate Intelligence Committee released its report on the numerous failures in the CIA reporting of alleged Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Former CIA officer pleads guilty to conspiring to commit espionage for China

LANGLEY, VA - JULY 9: The CIA symbol is shown on the floor of CIA Headquarters, July 9, 2004 at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Earlier today the Senate Intelligence Committee released its report on the numerous failures in the CIA reporting of alleged Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Former CIA officer accused of spying for China set to change his plea Wednesday

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Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison on conspiracy charge

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Federal judge says Coast Guard officer accused of terror attack plot will be released from detention

Baltimore mayoral candidate and state Sen. Catherine Pugh addresses a rally to mark the anniversary of the death of city resident Freddie Gray at the War Memorial Plaza across from the City Hall April 25, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Feds search locations tied to Baltimore's mayor in connection with book scandal

A view of the US Department of State is seen July 31,2014, where President Obama will host African Leaders August 4-6,2014 in Washington, DC for the US-Africa Leaders Summit.

Former State Department official pleads guilty to accepting gifts from Chinese intelligence

William Barr decried 'hatchet jobs' on Ken Starr in 1998

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 27: A placard at the entrance to the North Korean Embassy reads 'Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the Kingdom of Spain' on March 27, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. The North Korean Embassy was raided last February by 10 people. According to the High Court judge, the gang interrogated diplomats inside the embassy, stole hardware, and escaped on a flight to New York from Lisbon. The Spanish authorities have identified seven of the gang who later allegedly offered the stolen data to the FBI. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)

Ringleader of North Korean Embassy raid in hiding from hit squads, attorney says

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David Shortell covers law enforcement and justice issues out of CNN's Washington bureau.