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FBI Director Wray grilled by lawmakers on Trump rally shooting incident

The shooting at Trump's rally on July 13 shocked the nation, resulting in the death of one attendee and leaving two others seriously injured

FBI Director Wray grilled by lawmakers on Trump rally shooting incident
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 9:42 AM IST

FBI chief Wray to face questions over Trump's assassination attempt

FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to testify Wednesday about the bureau's investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, with lawmakers at a congressional hearing likely to press him for fresh details about the gunman's motive and background. The hearing before the House Judiciary Committee will represent Wray's most detailed comments to date about a shooting that has again thrust the FBI into the political maelstrom as agents continue to investigate the 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. The hearing had been scheduled well before the June 13 shooting as part of the committee's routine oversight of the FBI and Justice Department, and though lawmakers may touch on a broad array of topics, questions about the shooting are expected to dominate the session. Despite being appointed by Trump, Wray typically faces antagonistic

FBI chief Wray to face questions over Trump's assassination attempt
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 10:17 AM IST

Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber staff 50 to one: FBI director Wray

The disclosure came as the US and other countries are facing immense cyber threats, particularly from China

Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber staff 50 to one: FBI director Wray
Updated On : 30 Apr 2023 | 3:04 PM IST

FBI chief Wray confirms Covid-19 originated from lab incident in Wuhan

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China

FBI chief Wray confirms Covid-19 originated from lab incident in Wuhan
Updated On : 01 Mar 2023 | 2:38 PM IST

FBI chief Wray says he's 'deeply concerned' by China's AI program

FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Thursday that he was deeply concerned about the Chinese government's artificial intelligence program, asserting that it was not constrained by the rule of law

FBI chief Wray says he's 'deeply concerned' by China's AI program
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 11:07 PM IST

Christopher Wray replaces James Comey as new FBI director

A former criminal lawyer, Wray has been abruptly fired by Trump regarding his Russia connection

Christopher Wray replaces James Comey as new FBI director
Updated On : 03 Aug 2017 | 8:30 AM IST

US Senate panel confirms Trump's pick Christopher Wray as new FBI director

Wray is a proven public servant with an impressive law enforcement track record: Senator Tom Carper

US Senate panel confirms Trump's pick Christopher Wray as new FBI director
Updated On : 02 Aug 2017 | 6:48 PM IST

Trump FBI director nominee's confirmation hearing set for July 12

Trump had announced Wray's nomination in early June & sent forward the nomination three weeks later

Trump FBI director nominee's confirmation hearing set for July 12
Updated On : 06 Jul 2017 | 4:13 PM IST

Who is Wray? Trump's FBI pick is said to be low-key and principled

American Civil Liberties Union voiced concerns about Wray, on his oversight role after 9/11 attacks

Who is Wray? Trump's FBI pick is said to be low-key and principled
Updated On : 08 Jun 2017 | 1:30 PM IST