Watchdog Report: FBI Lapses and Informant Presence on Jan. 6

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A Justice Department inspector general report revealed that the FBI failed to adequately gather intelligence from its field offices' confidential human sources before the January 6 Capitol breach, despite claiming otherwise to Congress. The report found no intentional misinformation but noted missed opportunities for intelligence gathering. While some confidential sources were present during the riot, none were authorized to enter the Capitol, and none were charged. The FBI has faced scrutiny over its handling of intelligence, and the report has sparked further debate on Capitol Hill.
- FBI leadership said "basic step" was missed ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol breach, watchdog report reveals CBS News
- FBI missed 'basic step' in its intelligence efforts ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riot NPR
- FBI informants were at Capitol riot but no agents, watchdog finds BBC.com
- Column | Right-wing conspiracy theories are having a bad day The Washington Post
- Inspector general finds no FBI agents were involved in January 6 attack – as it happened The Guardian US
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