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