Federal Bureau of Investigation

The MAGA loyalist Mr. Patel aims to run the C.I.A. if Donald Trump wins the presidency. But critics say his swagger masks deep inexperience.

By Elizabeth Williamson

Two new books explore the messy business of uncovering Russian interference in American elections.

By Nicolas Niarchos

It is not clear where the man intended to stage the attack, though the criminal complaint said he sought to inflict mass casualties on behalf of the Islamic State.

By Glenn Thrush and Adam Goldman

Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday from the mayor’s office of community affairs, was accused of instructing witnesses to lie to federal authorities.

By William K. Rashbaum, Michael Rothfeld, Dana Rubinstein and Bianca Pallaro

Intelligence officials said that foreign adversaries were planning to take advantage of another close U.S. election to undermine trust in the country’s democratic process.

By Julian E. Barnes and Steven Lee Myers

As part of the proposed settlement, former female trainees can reapply to become agents and two outside experts will review the training program to make sure the evaluation process is fair.

By Adam Goldman

Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president, said he declined or returned gifts from Turkey and met with F.B.I. officials who said to be wary of such gifts.

By Jeffery C. Mays, Dana Rubinstein and William K. Rashbaum

The F.B.I. is also investigating the large chain of psychiatric hospitals for holding patients longer than what is medically necessary.

By Katie Thomas and Jessica Silver-Greenberg

His decision to describe murders to the F.B.I. led at least 10 other members of the Bonanno family to do the same and ultimately immobilized a mafia family.

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Mayor Eric Adams faces corruption charges. They stem from a broad inquiry that has been in progress for months.

By Lola Fadulu